Beer judging exams

Beer judging exams assess a person's ability to evaluate beer with a trained palate. Participants learn to identify and describe flavors, aromas, appearance, mouthfeel, and overall balance, adhering to established style guidelines. The exam typically involves tasting several beers, scoring them based on quality and adherence to style, and demonstrating knowledge of brewing processes and defects. Successfully passing indicates a high level of beer sensory knowledge and expertise, often leading to certification such as Certified Cicerone or BJCP judge, which are respected credentials in the beer industry and brewing communities.