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BJCP Judging Procedures Test

True/False questions from the BJCP Judging Procedures test.

True/False questions from the BJCP Judging Procedures test.

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Created / Updated 05.08.2013 / 27.06.2018
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The consensus score assigned to the beer is not necessarily an average score.

True

When judging, It is important to evaluate entries quickly and also complete the score sheets thoroughly and completely.

True

On average, experienced judges should be able to completely evaluate a beer, including arriving at a consensus, in 10 minutes.

True

When there is a discrepancy in the scores for a given beer, the lower-ranked judges should yield to the opinion of the highest ranked BJCP judge at the table.

False

It is acceptable to remove offensive smelling entries from the judging table after they have been evaluated.

True

A judge must disqualify an entry if the bottle has raised lettering or the cap has identifying marks.

False

A judge may disqualify an entry if it has an improper bottle or cap.

False

Only the judge director or competition organizer can disqualify an entry.

True

The results of the bottle inspection does not affect the scoring.

True

Snide or rude comments are unacceptable on scoresheets.

True

Pour each entry in a manner that gives it its optimum appearance, keeping in mind that some entries may be over- or under-carbonated.

True

When you suspect an entry has been placed in the wrong flight based on the style being judged, you should request that it be judged in a different flight instead.

False

When you suspect an entry has been placed in the wrong flight based on the style being judged, you should consult with the judge director or competition organizer.

True

Sniff the entry immediately after pouring to ensure proper evaluation of volatile aromatics.

True

There is no need to sniff the aroma immediately after pouring the entry into the glass.

False

Judges should complete the evaluation of each entry before moving on to the next.

True

It is not necessary to offer any feedback for improvement if you score a beer above 40.

False

It is common practice to refrain from sharing your thoughts while judging a beer until the other judges have completed their scoresheet.

True

If you are very familiar with a beer style, it is preferable to disregard the BJCP Style Guidelines and rely on your personal expertise instead.

False

If rushed, it's acceptable to write only comments and an overall score on a scoresheet, leaving the scores for the subsections blank.

False

If rushed, it's acceptable to write only 1-2 comments on a scoresheet as long as the numeric score is filled out.

False

If a beer is a “gusher” or has an unpleasant aroma upon opening, a judge may assign a courtesy score of 13 without tasting and commenting on the characteristics of the beer.

False

All beers should be tasted and scored, even if they are “gushers” or have an unpleasant aroma upon opening.

True

It is appropriate to penalize the entrant if the beer is not served at the proper temperature.

False

If the beers are not served at the proper temperature, judges should work with the competition staff to resolve the problem.

True

In each section of a scoresheet, you should only comment upon the most prominent features of each entry, not subtle characteristics.

False

Judges' comments must not include phrases like “if you used ..”

False

Judges' comments must not include phrases like “did you ..”

False

Judges' comments must include a complete evaluation of the sensory aspects of the entry and how those aspects relate to the style guidelines.

True

Judges' comments should be constructive and reflect knowledge of the brewing, fermentation, bottling, and handling process.

True

Judges' comments need to provide information on how to improve the entry as warranted.

True

Scores should not be assigned to the aroma section immediately because the entry's aroma profile may change over time.

True

Each section must be scored with a number prior to writing any comments, to best capture your first impressions.

False

To assure objectivity, you should never write your full name or put contact information on the scoresheet.

False

You should write your full name and judging rank on each scoresheet.

True

You should always fill out the “Style Scales” on the scoresheet, as a good check against your scores.

True

You should use the “Overall Impression” section of the scoresheet to refer to how the entry compares to other entries in the flight.

False

You should use the “Overall Impression” section of the scoresheet to comment on how much you enjoyed the entry or provide suggestions for how to improve the beer.

True

A score in the "Outstanding" range is reserved for entries that not only lack flaws but also have the hard-to-define "extraordinary" character that great beers have.

True

The courteous lower limit for scores assigned to "Problematic" beers is 6 points, with one point for each section of the scoresheet.

False

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