Sites helpful with
studying
http://www.bjcp.org – thoroughly review the study guide
available there. Try out the sample questions and answer them as best you can.
Study your weak areas.
http://www.synchro.com/judge – Judgenet is an internet
mailing list/digest dedicated to the discussion of issues of interest to Beer
Judges and Competition Organizers. Most postings are of interest to BJCP judges.
http://hbd.org
– Homebrew digest is geared towards lighter homebrewing issues but
occasionally has in-depth discussions of particular brewing interests.
http://www.tastybrew.com/bjcp/test.html
– this site will test your knowledge of O.G. (original gravity), F.G. (final
gravity), IBU international bittering units), SRM (standard reference method for
color) and ABV (alcohol by volume) for various styles of beer.
http://www.beertown.org – The American Homebrewers Association has a
forum for discussing homebrewing issues. Joining the AHA includes issues of
Zymurgy magazine. Most of the recommended reading material is available here
also.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/beerstud –
This is the Triangle area
study group. If anyone is planning on taking the ’05 exam up there, you may
want to follow along.
2004
Style Guidelines in Comparative format - This will help you compare
different styles under the main category
http://www.beer-brewing.com/
- another source of information