BJCP class of 2014

[Saruman (Reuben Gray)]

Yeah some of the feedback was a little embarrassing, especially for someone who writes about beer. The main thing I took away from it is that my scoring is a little off compared to the proctors but I picked up most of what they did. A few times I picked up things they didn't. In one case I perceived a beer as completely flat. They didn't but since I was the far end of the room to them,  chances are it was flat by the time I got it. That's not something anyone, beer judge or not can mistake. Coke is flat or not, simple.
I got 75 and I was hoping for 80 but good enough.
I seem to have made a balls of the weisse beer. I really liked it but what I liked was not to style so my scoring accuracy was way off. Compared to the brown ale where I was master level and 1 point off the proctors.

[Will_D]

Considering the 6 month wait for the results when an envelope arrived addressed to Me, ... Dublin, IE the misses wanted to know "What the fekk have you ordered now!"

I was totally at a loss until I opened it!

The written comments show how seriously the exam is judged and reviewed - helps explain the delays.

Very valuable comments!

When are we resitting the tasting exam?

[Tom]

I'd like to congratulate all BJCPers worldwide on not selling their old badges on the bay. Very honourable.

[brenmurph]

Great feedback, comprehensive and constructive criticism  of our judging. Myself and kellie done exceptionally well kellie gettin master on two beers (fect dat ibetter buck up) and i guessed on the day we all balls up the weissbier. Really professional outfit bjcp based on the quality of my feedback and admin....worth waitin for is all i can say with a level of detailed feedback they need to be commended on

[beerfly]

On a quick glance I was averaging recognised but feedback and scoring accuracy was what let me down. Great feedback on the exam scoring. I even got a hand written note of encouragement for been close

[johnrm]

I am convinced I am only in by the skin of my teeth.

That last beer really shagged me
I had the Nut Brown 'off' instead of the belgian, but spotted this and thankfully got to do the right beer, but the experience unhinged me.

A definite way to improve is to brew more, taste more and score regularly.
HB meets should kick off with 'work' first - pissup after.

I am trying to get a Siebel Kit which should  feature at an event soon.

[Dunkel]

I like the way they tell you what to study - but I'm surprised it's Palmer's How to Brew .

[brenmurph]

A definite way to improve is to brew more, taste more and score regularly.

yep thats what we do every evening at south kildare brewhouse..... tasters nightly, twice weekly brews and almost weekly we do an event / brewday somewhere else

as long as we dont get too serious about it, after all its only beer 

[Rossa]

I like the way they tell you what to study - but I'm surprised it's Palmer's How to Brew .

Me too!

[brenmurph]

well they could have told u to study this...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Brewing-Practice-Publishing-Technology-Nutrition/dp/1855734907/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409311011&sr=8-1&keywords=1855734907

and ur head would be melted after looking at the introduction

[Dunkel]

Jaysus, my head melts at the price 

[brenmurph]

"
This book is a combination of about 4 other books written by some of the world's foremost experts on malt, yeast, and brewing science. The technical detail it goes into is great for commercial brewers but a complete waste of time for homebrewers. A degree in microbiology, chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering is almost necessary for comprehension. I love this book for the technical aspects of the brewing process it explains. Beware that it does not give a step by step for solving problems, the practical brewer is better for that.

A+ overall!

Homebrewers...save your money"

[brenmurph]

so stop moanin bout palmer.   

[brenmurph]

theres also this one..great book....1130 pages of even tougher science read.....next time down kildare  Ill give yis a look

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Disease-Prevention-Victor-Preedy/dp/0123738911/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409311471&sr=8-1&keywords=beer+in+health+and+disease

this one tells the truth about beer and how fantastic it is for health when the beer demonisers and put to one side while we are then allowed assess the pros and cons of beer reading proper scientific debate on the subject.
The above is such an unbiased review of beer in health AND disease literature

[Saruman (Reuben Gray)]

Just confirmed that I have all my points. 5.5 so I am fully certified since August 21st it looks like.