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GABF Judging
For quite some time I have thought of filling out an application to judge at the GABF, but I never felt there was enough vacation time to make that a reality. Recently that changed so I contacted the...
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Fantôme Reply = Coolest Thing Ever!
Yesterday my topic was an upcoming Fantôme event scheduled at a local watering hole and how the beers were all something I already had in the fridge. I received a comment from Dany Prignon and to me...
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Cry Baby, Cry Baby, Cry Baby, Cry!
I want someone to explain to me why so many homebrewers find the need to complain about competitions and always try to figure out how the entry which bested them skirted the rules to do so. It’s...
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Sensory Training Notes
Recently BDAS posted about a new sensory training class they were putting together and based on the first graphic, I like what I see. I’m not sure how the whole series will shake out, but the format is...
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BJCP Elections 2017 – Nominations
Nominations are being accepted through February 15 for those who might want to run as a BJCP Regional Representative in one of the four contested regions. If you are an active National or higher judge...
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Upcoming Fifth Anniversary
On February 12 the blog will turn five. We generate about 1,000 new views per month and 135 people following our mindless banter. Every comment is considered and we appreciate you taking the time to...
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CARBOY Shamrock Open – March 4, 2016
The local homebrew club, CARBOY, is holding their annual homebrew competition on March 4, 2016 in Raleigh. The event is always a blast and judges receive lunch and a special judge raffle. If you can...
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BJCP Regional Representative Nominations Close February 15, 2017
If you have an inkling you would like to run for a Regional Representative position be sure to get your nomination and endorsements in by the February 15 deadline.
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Celebrating Five Years
Today is the fifth anniversary for the blog. When it started 1,827 posts ago the direction was unclear and with this post once again the direction is a bit of a mystery. Trying to post daily has proven...
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BJCP Exam Policy
There was some recent discussion on the BJCP Forum about Exam Admins saving seats for homebrew club members which led to discussion on the BJCP Facebook Group about requiring examinees to pretest to...
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