Seriously IM, this has your name all over it:
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The BJCP
The three primary purposes of the BJCP (Beer Judge Certification Program) are
Promote beer literacy
Promote the appreciation of real beer
Recognize beer tasting and evaluation skills
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http://www.bjcp.org/course/introduction.php
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Introduction
This is an on-line class for beer appreciation and preparation for the BJCP Exam. To get the most from this class YOU MUST DRINK BEER. This is best taught in a LIVE class where you can get LIVE feedback!!!! But there is a demand from those that are remote from all of us Beer Nuts and this is an attempt to provide this service.
One of the most important aspects of these classes is the evaluation of beer. In order to do this you MUST buy and evaluate beer from the classic/commercial style recommendations. If you are not willing or are unable to do this there is little point in continuing. To get the most out of this class it is important to evaluate all of the beers, even those that you don't like, or think that you won't like. When I teach my live class these are the beers that are most often the most appreciated. This is the activity that will inform you the most of the wide world of beer. Thus I encourage you to buy a bottle of each and every beer style we discuss for evaluation.
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Once you try the beers you don't like you don't need to go back to them. You can specialize in your own favorite.