No experience points are required, but the judge must maintain an active status. No experience points are necessary to attain this level. A service requirement for the BJCP, to be determined by the Board on an individual basis, must also be fulfilled. Additional degrees can be earned in 100 experience point increments with additional service requirements. Judges gain points by participating in judging contests as active judges.
Judges can re-take the exam to try for a higher score after further study and preparation.
Problem Solving Bob Paolino in Madison, wanted to reply to the article in the last newsletter regarding chlorine removal. Sure, they're used in wine, but people expect that and stay away from it if it's a problem. There are less expensive ways to do it. You can switch between filtered and unfiltered to avoid wasting the filter for water not used for brewing or drinking. One reason is that the Brita filters are also intended for lead reduction, rather than solely for taste, chlorine, and any sediment that might be in some water.