The BJCP has several levels of judges based upon their experience and their knowledge of brewing as demonstrated by the exam score they obtain on the BJCP written examination. 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 Chlorine and chloramine are necessary evils in public water system. Without these chemicals, all kinds of nasties would easily grow in our water and make us sick. With them, other problems arise. For the homebrewer chlorine and chloramine can cause problems because they can form chloraphenols, giving your beer that lovely sanitizer flavor.