Judges and Stewards

We hope/plan to have a reasonably high percentage of BJCP judges, but other experienced judges and some novice judges will be accepted. Most judges start as novices, including some of the greats. We welcome novice judges and will pair them with experienced, BJCP, and pro-brewer judges as is possible. Judging is not what you'd call "easy," but it's enjoyable and satisfying, and there is plenty of help to guide new judges in doing a good job. Start studying the style guidelines anytime!

Stewards are the secretaries and "go-fers" of a competition. They check and double check the paperwork (including the lists of beers in each judging group, the score sheets and the addition of numbers, the organization of the scoresheets and cover sheet and flight summary sheet....). AND they are encouraged to taste and learn about evaluation of beers. Many people get into beer judging by starting as stewards. Many others stay stewards forever because it's quite fun, and an effort which provides a lot of satisfaction in doing it well.

Sign up for judging OR stewarding. Do it now! Judge and steward registration will likely close in May sometime, so do not delay too long.

And if something comes up and your plans must change, please communicate this as soon as possible. Write to kleinjc40@hotmail.com or to LindaS@warrenpiece.org and let us know.

Click here to view the Judge Invitation Letter (Microsoft Word Document).

....and if you are thinking of entering.... we hope you will; here's the scoop.
(judges may walk in entries as long as they've been registered by the registration deadline).

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