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Judging? Brush Like A Dental Visit!
As I was preparing for a recent dental visit it dawned on me the way I brush and floss before the visit is pretty much the same way I brush prior to judging. I’ve hit on the topic before, but it is...
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Should I Retake The BJCP Exam?
Not too long ago someone was discussing retaking the BJCP exam and they had not yet received the results from their previous attempt. They felt there score was very good, but without the results did...
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Review My Homebrew
A new website has popped up called Review My Homebrew and it is an interesting idea which will probably fall flat on it’s face. The idea is homebrewers can submit their bottle of brew and have it...
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Beer Cartel Hop Infographic
Beer Cartel out for Australia created a hop infographic and accompanying blog post which most beer drinkers and homebrewers might find interesting. Take a look at the infographic and read the blog....
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Fourth Anniversary!
Today’s post is number 1,462 for Bangers and Mash and is the fourth anniversary for the blog. The blog began February 12, 2012 and last year it averaged almost 50 views a day and we have 124...
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BJCP Exam No Shows And Last Minute Cancellations
Back when I was the admin for several exams it always seemed there were some who would become MIA just as the exam time came. People either would not show, or would bail a day or two before the exam....
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CARBOY Shamrock Open Judging
March 5 is the CARBOY Shamrock Open, if you have not signed up to judge you can do so on the registration page. Entry registration is closed, but you can still sign up to judge.
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Facebook – (Please “Like” The Page)
Most people must subscribe to the blog since we have 125 people receiving it on a daily basis. If you are reading this, swing over to Facebook and like our page there and you can receive the content in...
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CARBOY Shamrock Open Results
Yesterday was the 21st CARBOY Shamrock Open and I was lucky enough to judge at the competition. If you were and entrant the results are posted. I must say the BOS winning Flanders Red Ale was divine....
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BJCP Queued Judging
Many moons ago when you had a large flight feeding into a mini-BOS round you would sit around waiting on a slow judge pair to finish up so the flight could conclude. Then a few years ago we started...
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BJCP Exams At The NHC
I think the name Homebrew Con is silly so I’m sticking with calling the convention the NHC. All four exams are to be given at the NHC so get online and take the entrance exam for the Beer and Mead...
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First Homebrew Club Meeting – What To Bring
So you’ve decided to attend your first homebrew club meeting and are wondering what to bring? Meetings vary all over the place, but you cannot go wrong if you pack up some of the following: Yourself –...
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Should The BJCP Split Off Europe Or Canada?
With the elections now open for BJCP Regional Representatives someone mentioned that Canada should become their own region and then another person suggested Europe should have their own vote. I could...
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What’s The Role Of The More Experienced BJCP Judge
When you find yourself at a competition and you are the more experienced judge of the pair, what is your role? It’s actually a very simple, to mentor the less experienced judge. Recently at a...
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2016 BJCP Elections Through April 30
The 2016 BJCP Elections are open for voting until April 30. If you live in a contested region be sure to vote because these are the people who will represent you for the next three years. If you don’t...
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Beer Geek Notebook
Back in the day before smartphones I would keep a detailed notebook on beers I had tasted and enter them on the beer rating sites. It was a fun activity for me, but I’m sure companions at the dinner...
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Should The BJCP Add Endorsements For Particular Styles?
Short answer, no, but why don’t we take a minute and understand why we should not have endorsements for particular styles. Currently the BJCP has two types of judges, beer and mead, with cider on the...
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Please “Like” Bangers and Mash on Facebook
We’ve had quite a bit of traffic lately, please take a second and give our Facebook page a like. We get quite a bit of traffic and several people with email subscriptions, but by liking our page on...
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Printed And Bound BJCP Style Guidelines
Someone recently asked if the BJCP was going to offer printed and bound guidelines through a third party again and I don’t believe the organization will go in that direction again. Most judges today...
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BJCP Events At Baltimore AHA Conference
The BJCP is hosting several events in conjunction with the AHA Conference in Baltimore. All four exams will be given prior to the conference. Reception and Proctor Training will be on June 8, NHC...
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