Schedule & Fees

To reserve an exam spot, please contact me here: amanda.burkemper@gmail.com

You will receive a reply back from me indicating if you have a spot in the exam or on the wait list. Exams typically fill up 3-4 months prior to the exam, but getting an exam spot from 1-5 deep in the wait list is not uncommon.

One month out from the exam I will require you to submit payment and any applicable documentation (Online Entrance Exam certificate for new judges, BJCP ID for existing judges). Failure to submit these items will result in you forfeiting your exam spot to someone on the wait list.

Payments

Payment will be made via Paypal to me personally. When paying via Paypal, you are responsible for the transaction fees. I must receive the full deposit for your exam fee ($40 for Judging for first timers, $15 for Judging for existing judges, or $25 for written).

Judging Exams

Judging exams are typically held in June of each year. A Beer Judging exam is held every year with a Mead Judging Exam held in even years. Please check the BJCP calendar for the most recent scheduled exams.

Written Exams

Offered Quarterly. Nonrefundable Payment of $25 to reserve your spot required one month before exam date. Please contact me if you are interested in taking the BJCP Written Exam. Dates for the upcoming Written Exams can also be found on the BJCP calendar.

More info on the new quarterly exam format can be found here: http://www.bjcp.org/docs/Quarterly_Exam.pdf. You must email me to sign up for the written exam at least 8 weeks before the exam date!

My guide to the Written Exam is hosted on this site.