Judging Guidelines

Question 1

Total Points Possible

Answer 1

50

Question 2

Aroma Points Possible

Answer 2

12

Question 3

Taste Points Possible

Answer 3

20

Question 4

Appearance Points Possible

Answer 4

3

Question 5

Mouthfeel Points Possible

Answer 5

5

Question 6

Overall Impression Points Possible

Answer 6

10

Question 7

Judging Characteristics

Answer 7

Appearance, Aroma, Mouthfeel, Taste, Overall Impression

Question 8

Excellent Score Range

Answer 8

38-44. No flaws but may be missing the intangibles for a world class beer.

Question 9

Very Good Score Range

Answer 9

30-37. Minor flaws (technical or stylistic), or may be lacking in balance or complexity.

Question 10

Good Score Range

Answer 10

21-29. Scores near the upper end of this range may have only a few minor flaws or be slightly out of style and also may be lacking in balance or complexity. Scores near the lower end of this range tend to have more flaws and are likely to have stylistic inconsistencies as well.

Question 11

Drinkable Score Range

Answer 11

14-20. problems that may include missing the style parameters, off flavors and aromas, balance problems, contamination, or other major flaws. Scores near the lower end of this range exhibit more major flaws. Unpleasant to drink.

Question 12

Problem Score Range

Answer 12

0-13. A beer with a major problem (usually contamination) that overwhelms all other flavors and aromas. Often barely palatable, may be undrinkable.

Question 13

Outstanding Score Range

Answer 13

45-50. A world class example of the style. A
beer with great character and no flaws.

Question 14

Visually inspect the beer for

Answer 14

Color, Clarity, Head Retention