BJCP ENTRANCE PRACTICE | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026 UPDATE 100%
CORREC
Calibration beers are selected to be a standard against which entries should be judged. - -
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. - -True
--The results of the bottle inspection does not affect the scoring - -True
--You should always fill out the "Style Scales" on the scoresheet, as a good check against
your scores. - -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 - -False
--It is common practice to refrain from sharing your thoughts while judging a beer until the
other judges have completed their scoresheet. - -True
--In each section of a scoresheet, you should only comment upon the most prominent
features of each entry, not subtle characteristics - -False
--It is a good idea to take a decongestant prior to a judging event to increase your sensitivity
to the aromas of beer. - -False
--Select all that apply: Phenolic aromas of clove and spice can be caused by - -Specific ale
yeast strains
A higher fermentation temp
Certain noble hop varieties
--It is not necessary to offer any feedback for improvement if you score a beer above 40. - -
False
--The use of alkaline or overheated sparge water will most likely result in _____________ in
your beer. - -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. - -True
--Diacetyl can be an acceptable flavor in a(n) ____________ style of beer. - -British Brown
Ale
--Judges should complete the evaluation of each entry before moving on to the next. - -True
CORREC
Calibration beers are selected to be a standard against which entries should be judged. - -
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. - -True
--The results of the bottle inspection does not affect the scoring - -True
--You should always fill out the "Style Scales" on the scoresheet, as a good check against
your scores. - -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 - -False
--It is common practice to refrain from sharing your thoughts while judging a beer until the
other judges have completed their scoresheet. - -True
--In each section of a scoresheet, you should only comment upon the most prominent
features of each entry, not subtle characteristics - -False
--It is a good idea to take a decongestant prior to a judging event to increase your sensitivity
to the aromas of beer. - -False
--Select all that apply: Phenolic aromas of clove and spice can be caused by - -Specific ale
yeast strains
A higher fermentation temp
Certain noble hop varieties
--It is not necessary to offer any feedback for improvement if you score a beer above 40. - -
False
--The use of alkaline or overheated sparge water will most likely result in _____________ in
your beer. - -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. - -True
--Diacetyl can be an acceptable flavor in a(n) ____________ style of beer. - -British Brown
Ale
--Judges should complete the evaluation of each entry before moving on to the next. - -True
