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The following Reps remain in their respective positions without need for further elections. Midwest – Sandy Cockerham South – Sal […] More Seven new 2021 Style Guide Translations Available! March 15, 2024 We’re thrilled to announce our BJCP Style Guidelines are now available in several new languages, broadening accessibility for beer judges around the globe. The newly translated BJCP Style Guidelines are […] More New IT Assistants Named March 15, 2024 In February of 2024, Hirendu Vaishnav and John Lawless were approved by the BJCP Board (10-0) as Assistant IT Directors, to aid in the ongoing BJCP Information Technology upgrade. They […] More Election Announcement & Schedule for 2024 Regional Representatives February 29, 2024 2024 Elections The three regions listed below are holding elections for Regional Representatives in 2024. Judges may self-nominate or be nominated by other active judges from their region. If you […] More BJCP Bulletin: January 2024 January 19, 2024 In this January 2024 edition of the BJCP Bulletin, we bring you a roundup of recent updates and changes from the Board of the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP). 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