BJCP ENTRANCE PRACTICE | QUESTIONS
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The use of alkaline or overheated sparge water will most likely result in
_____________ in your beer. - ANSWERS-harsh astringency
Judges' comments must include a complete evaluation of the sensory
aspects of the entry and how those aspects relate to the style guidelines. -
ANSWERS-True
Diacetyl can be an acceptable flavor in a(n) ____________ style of beer. -
ANSWERS-British Brown Ale
Judges should complete the evaluation of each entry before moving on to the
next. - ANSWERS-True
To assure objectivity, you should never write your full name or put contact
information on the scoresheet - ANSWERS-False
Judges must adjust their scores to be within seven points (or less if directed
by the competition director) of each other as part of developing a consensus
score for the beer. - ANSWERS-True
Only the judge director or competition organizer can disqualify an entry. -
ANSWERS-True
Judges' comments need to provide information on how to improve the entry
as warranted. - ANSWERS-True
, Scores should not be assigned to the aroma section immediately because the
entry's aroma profile may change over time. - ANSWERS-True
It is acceptable to remove offensive smelling entries from the judging table
after they have been evaluated. - ANSWERS-True
Calibration beers are selected to be a standard against which entries should
be judged. - ANSWERS-False
Pour each entry in a manner that gives it its optimum appearance, keeping in
mind that some entries may be over- or under-carbonated. - ANSWERS-True
The results of the bottle inspection does not affect the scoring - ANSWERS-
True
You should always fill out the "Style Scales" on the scoresheet, as a good
check against your scores. - ANSWERS-True
When you suspect an entry has been placed in the wrong flight based on the
style being judged, you should request that it be judged in a different flight
instead - ANSWERS-False
It is common practice to refrain from sharing your thoughts while judging a
beer until the other judges have completed their scoresheet. - ANSWERS-
True
In each section of a scoresheet, you should only comment upon the most
prominent features of each entry, not subtle characteristics - ANSWERS-False
It is a good idea to take a decongestant prior to a judging event to increase
your sensitivity to the aromas of beer. - ANSWERS-False
AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE 100%
CORRECT
The use of alkaline or overheated sparge water will most likely result in
_____________ in your beer. - ANSWERS-harsh astringency
Judges' comments must include a complete evaluation of the sensory
aspects of the entry and how those aspects relate to the style guidelines. -
ANSWERS-True
Diacetyl can be an acceptable flavor in a(n) ____________ style of beer. -
ANSWERS-British Brown Ale
Judges should complete the evaluation of each entry before moving on to the
next. - ANSWERS-True
To assure objectivity, you should never write your full name or put contact
information on the scoresheet - ANSWERS-False
Judges must adjust their scores to be within seven points (or less if directed
by the competition director) of each other as part of developing a consensus
score for the beer. - ANSWERS-True
Only the judge director or competition organizer can disqualify an entry. -
ANSWERS-True
Judges' comments need to provide information on how to improve the entry
as warranted. - ANSWERS-True
, Scores should not be assigned to the aroma section immediately because the
entry's aroma profile may change over time. - ANSWERS-True
It is acceptable to remove offensive smelling entries from the judging table
after they have been evaluated. - ANSWERS-True
Calibration beers are selected to be a standard against which entries should
be judged. - ANSWERS-False
Pour each entry in a manner that gives it its optimum appearance, keeping in
mind that some entries may be over- or under-carbonated. - ANSWERS-True
The results of the bottle inspection does not affect the scoring - ANSWERS-
True
You should always fill out the "Style Scales" on the scoresheet, as a good
check against your scores. - ANSWERS-True
When you suspect an entry has been placed in the wrong flight based on the
style being judged, you should request that it be judged in a different flight
instead - ANSWERS-False
It is common practice to refrain from sharing your thoughts while judging a
beer until the other judges have completed their scoresheet. - ANSWERS-
True
In each section of a scoresheet, you should only comment upon the most
prominent features of each entry, not subtle characteristics - ANSWERS-False
It is a good idea to take a decongestant prior to a judging event to increase
your sensitivity to the aromas of beer. - ANSWERS-False
