BJCP Resources, Guides and Exam Preparation

A collection of Brewing Bad’s guides, study resources, and exam tips for the BJCP certification process, including resources on the Tasting and Written Exams. Written by a BJCP Grand Master, Lead Grader, Exam Administrator, and Exam Proctor. For official information about the program, visit the BJCP website.
Navigation is in English, while all articles are available in both English and Italian.

BJCP Essentials

BJCP Tasting Exam

The BJCP Judging Exam requires candidates to evaluate six beers in 90 minutes using official BJCP scoresheets.
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My first ever BJCP exam

My exam scoring: 77/100

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Ops I did it again!

My exam scoring: 80/100

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My final BJCP Tasting Exam

My exam scoring: 91/100

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BJCP Written Exam

The BJCP Written Exam is a 90-minute handwritten test covering beer styles, brewing ingredients and processes, beer evaluation, and judging procedures.
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