BJCP Program Ethics Flashcards
A competition organizer may serve as the judge director and may also serve as a judge, provided this person has no knowledge of the association between entries and entrants.
True
A competition’s judge director may serve as a judge, provided this person has no knowledge of the association between entries and entrants.
True
A competition organizer may serve as the judge director, provided this person has no knowledge of the association between entries and entrants.
True
A competition’s judge director may not serve as a judge, even if this person has no knowledge of the association between entries and entrants.
False
A competition organizer may not serve as a judge, even if this person has no knowledge of the association between entries and entrants.
False
A competition’s judge director may serve as the competition organizer and may also serve as a judge, provided this person has no knowledge of the association between entries and entrants.
True
An individual with knowledge of the association between entries and entrants may not serve as a judge.
True
A member of the competition staff with access to information that associates entries with entrants may serve as a judge, provided this person does not divulge information about entries and entrants to other judges.
False
The “head” judge at a table should try to tutor apprentice or lower-rank judges if time permits.
True
The steward at the table has sole responsibility for completing the Cover Sheets for beers in each flight.
False
The “head” judge at the table has sole responsibility for completing the Cover Sheets for beers in each flight.
True
The “head” judge at a table should fill out Cover Sheets for beers in his or her flight as directed by the competition management.
True
The “head” judge at a table has no responsibility for filling out Cover Sheets for beers in his or her flight unless directed to do so by the competition management.
False
The “head” judge at the table has sole responsibility for completing the Cover Sheets for beers in each flight but with the agreement of the steward may delegate the completion of the Cover Sheets to the steward.
True
The “head” judge, with the agreement of the steward, may delegate filling in of the Cover Sheets for beers in his or her flight to the steward.
True
There is no need for the “head” judge to complete the Flight Summary Sheet - the competition organizer can obtain all that information from the cover sheets.
False
If possible, there should be at least one BJCP-ranked judge in every flight.
True
When Non-BJCP judges evaluate entries in a competition, each Non-BJCP judge should be paired with a BJCP judge.
True
Non-BJCP judges may only evaluate entries if authorized by the judge director, and Non-BJCP judges should be paired with BJCP judges when possible.
True
To reduce stray odors and flavors present, beverages and foods other than water, bread or crackers should not be brought to the judging table.
True
It is acceptable to bring food items other than bread, crackers, and water to the judging table.
False
You must filter out strong scents from fellow judges or the environment from your mind rather than discussing the problem with the competition organizer.
False
Strong scents from the environment or other judges or stewards should be brought to the attention of the competition organizer.
True
Because entries cannot have any identifying marks, it is OK for a judge to judge beers in a category he or she has entered.
False
If a judge is assigned to judge a category that he/she has entered, that judge should ask the competition organizer to reassign him/her to another category.
True
If a judge is assigned to a category that he or she has entered, the judge should go ahead and evaluate the entries in that category without notifying the judge director or competition organizer.
False
Judges should not review the style being judged from the BJCP Style Guidelines while at the judging table prior to judging that style.
False
Judges may invite stewards to taste the beers in a flight, if there’s enough sample to share.
True
It is acceptable to change the order in which you judge the beers on your flight sheet from how it was printed.
True
Beers must be evaluated in the sequence specified on the flight sheet.
False
If you have eaten spicy or greasy food within a few hours prior to judging, you should use mouthwash or antiseptic rinse before judging.
False
You should avoid eating spicy or greasy food within a few hours prior to judging.
True
Spicy or greasy foods should be avoided prior to a judging event because they can reduce a judge’s sensitivity to the aromas and flavors of beer.
True
Perfumed shampoos and colognes should be avoided prior to a judging event because they can reduce a judge’s sensitivity to the aromas of beer.
True
It is a good idea to take a decongestant prior to a judging event to increase your sensitivity to the aromas of beer.
False
Calibrations beers are selected to be the standard against which entries should be judged.
False
It is the responsibility of the “head” judge, in consultation with the other judges in a flight, to assign a consensus score to each entry.
True
It is not necessary for scores produced by the judges on a panel to be within seven points (or less if directed by the competition director) of each other.
False
After discussing the initial scores, judges should adjust their final scores to be within seven points (or less if directed by the competition director).
True
Judges must adjust their scores to be within seven points (or less if directed by the competition director) of each other as part of developing a consensus score for the beer.
True
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
The courteous lower limit for scores assigned to “Problematic” beers is 13 points.
True
If judges require more pours than one bottle to judge an entry, the “head” judge should ask the steward to request a second bottle from the cellar master.
False
It is preferable to use ink on scoresheets so that your scores and comments cannot be altered by contest personnel.
False
It is preferable to use mechanical pencils, rather than wooden pencils, on scoresheets so that wood odors do not interfere with beer aromas.
True
It is acceptable to request a second bottle to give the entry a fair chance at an accurate judging if a beer is a “gusher” or tastes infected.
True
Entrants may contact the judge, the competition director, or their BJCP Regional Representative if they are dissatisfied with any aspect of their scoresheets.
True
When your flight has finished, you should avoid having conversations that might distract other judges who have not yet finished their flights.
True
When your flight has finished, it is acceptable to visit other flights still in progress to see how beers you have entered are faring.
False
Because it may have been entered by a person in the room, it is polite to refrain from publicly deriding a “problem” beer that you have scored during a competition.
True
Judges from outside the table should not be consulted on a beer unless the judges at the table cannot reach a consensus score, and then only if they all agree to the consultation.
True
BJCP Apprentice judges have not yet taken the BJCP Beer Judging Exam.
False
Novice is not an official BJCP judge rank.
True
One can obtain the BJCP Recognized rank without acquiring judging experience points.
True
One can obtain the BJCP Recognized rank without acquiring non-judging experience points.
True
To become a BJCP Certified judge, it is sufficient to pass the Entrance Exam, score at least 70% on the Beer Judging Exam and earn 5 judging points.
True
To become a BJCP Certified judge, it is sufficient to pass the Entrance Exam, score at least 70% on the Beer Judging Exam and earn 5 experience points.
False
The maximum score on the Beer Judging Exam for the BJCP Certified rank is 79%.
False
To become a BJCP National judge, it is sufficient to score 80% on the Beer Judging Exam and accumulate 20 experience points.
False
To become a BJCP National judge, it is sufficient to score 80% on the Beer Judging Exam and accumulate 20 experience points, with at least half of them from judging.
False
One can obtain the BJCP National rank without acquiring judging experience points.
False
One can obtain the BJCP National rank without acquiring non-judging experience points.
True
BJCP Master judges must have a minimum score of 90% on the combined written and tasting exams and at least 40 judging points.
False
BJCP Master judges must score at least 90% on the combined written and tasting exams and earn at least 50 experience points, with at least half of them from judging.
False
The maximum score on the combined written and tasting exams for the BJCP National rank is 89%.
False
BJCP Master judges must score at least 90% on the combined written and tasting exams and fulfill a Grand Master Service Requirement.
False
BJCP Grand Master judges must score at least 95% on the combined written and tasting exams.
False
BJCP Grand Master judges must score at least 90% on the combined written and tasting exams.
True
Each additional BJCP Grand Master level requires an additional 100 experience points.
True
BJCP Honorary Grand Master judges do not have to take the BJCP exam.
True
The BJCP Honorary Grand Master rank is bestowed upon professional brewers when they judge at homebrew competitions.
False
Honorary Master is a temporary rank bestowed on operatives of the BJCP.
True
The BJCP Grand Master rank requires the same minimum score on the combined written and tasting exams as the Master rank.
True
The BJCP Grand Master rank requires the same minimum experience points as the Master rank.
Flse
The only difference in requirements between the BJCP Master and Grand Master ranks is that the Grand Master rank requires a GMSR.
False
Each BJCP Grand Master level has additional requirements for exam grading.
True
A BJCP Grand Master Service Requirement can be fulfilled by grading exams.
True
A BJCP Grand Master Service Requirement can be fulfilled by organizing competitions.
False
A BJCP Grand Master Service Requirement can be fulfilled just by serving on the BJCP Board.
False
At least one-half of the experience points required for any BJCP judge rank must be from judging.
True
Judging at homebrew competitions is the only way to earn BJCP judging points.
False
BJCP judges can earn non-judging experience points for participating in BJCP Continuing Education Program activities.
True
Judging experience points can only be earned by judging in a competition or proctoring a BJCP exam.
True
Stewards at homebrew competitions earn BJCP judging points if they taste the beers with the judges.
False
Stewards at homebrew competitions earn BJCP experience points.
True
