dr K
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I guess that this is some attempt to join two threads, the OT label morphs beer and the what goes on behind the scenes.
Just because someone has BJCP training and even recognition does not mean that they are a great judge.
It does mean, however, that their skills and knowledge have been tested and assessed by recognised and highly experienced peers and that they have been acknowleged.
I personally know a number of very good judges who have not taken the BJCP path, judges whose knowledge and opinion I hold in the highest esteem and guys who have mentored me for many years.
Personally I am not a great fan of judging, I find it draining and can think of better things to do with my right hand than write but I do judge and hope that I do a reasonable job.
The BJCP programme has been runing here now for two full series of exams, it is hard work to do the training but I assure you well worth it, not just for the individuals who take the time but for brewing in Australia as a whole.
Over the next few years more and more people may take the plunge but in the meantime more and more people who choose not to will be exposed to and influenced by the quality and high standards that the BJCP brings.
Fake Beers and False Entires:
It is bad form to deliberately enter a bad beer, especially if you know it to be infected. It screws the judges palates and may damage another brewers chances.
Doctored commercial beers...you are only fooling yourself.
"Wrong" classification....OK you have brewed a classic bohemian pilsener, except its not quite there, well you feel its not quite there, but then it may be a bit spicy for a german pilsner.....easy...enter the same beer twice, as a BP and as a GP, let three judges decide, you never know you might get first and second..I have been asked about this a number of times and I stick to the argument "just because you say it is does not mean that it is..."
Finally though, be at peace with your judges for whatever work and drudgery you put into your beer (unless it was a sham) and what ever dreams are broken by their judging it is still a beautifull beer.
Just because someone has BJCP training and even recognition does not mean that they are a great judge.
It does mean, however, that their skills and knowledge have been tested and assessed by recognised and highly experienced peers and that they have been acknowleged.
I personally know a number of very good judges who have not taken the BJCP path, judges whose knowledge and opinion I hold in the highest esteem and guys who have mentored me for many years.
Personally I am not a great fan of judging, I find it draining and can think of better things to do with my right hand than write but I do judge and hope that I do a reasonable job.
The BJCP programme has been runing here now for two full series of exams, it is hard work to do the training but I assure you well worth it, not just for the individuals who take the time but for brewing in Australia as a whole.
Over the next few years more and more people may take the plunge but in the meantime more and more people who choose not to will be exposed to and influenced by the quality and high standards that the BJCP brings.
Fake Beers and False Entires:
It is bad form to deliberately enter a bad beer, especially if you know it to be infected. It screws the judges palates and may damage another brewers chances.
Doctored commercial beers...you are only fooling yourself.
"Wrong" classification....OK you have brewed a classic bohemian pilsener, except its not quite there, well you feel its not quite there, but then it may be a bit spicy for a german pilsner.....easy...enter the same beer twice, as a BP and as a GP, let three judges decide, you never know you might get first and second..I have been asked about this a number of times and I stick to the argument "just because you say it is does not mean that it is..."
Finally though, be at peace with your judges for whatever work and drudgery you put into your beer (unless it was a sham) and what ever dreams are broken by their judging it is still a beautifull beer.
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