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BJCP Tasting Exam Prep - Section 1 Lesson 2 - Exam Judging vs Competition Judging

If you’ve judged in competitions before, you might think you know what to expect from the BJCP Tasting Exam. This lesson explains why that assumption can hurt your performance—and how to adjust your mindset before exam day. In this lesson, we break down the critical differences between competition judging and exam judging, including: Procedural differences (unknown styles, strict timing, no collaboration) The 90-minute, six-beer format and what 15 minutes per beer really feels like Judging completely on your own—no discussion, no score comparisons The physical challenge of handwritten score sheets Why no style guidelines or reference materials are allowed How the official exam score sheet differs from competition sheets What graders are actually looking for in your written evaluation Most importantly, this lesson reframes the tasting exam for what it truly is: not just beer evaluation, but a demonstration of your beer knowledge, descriptive ability, and understanding of brewing process and recipe design. Your exam score sheets are your resume, your interview, and your audition—all in one. The graders will never speak with you. They will only see what you write. By understanding these differences now, you’ll eliminate surprises, avoid common pitfalls, and walk into the exam prepared—not just to judge beer, but to showcase your knowledge with confidence. This lesson closes out Section 1 and sets the stage for developing the skills that will help you perform at your best on exam day.