How to become a judge
Becoming a beer judge is an exciting opportunity to combine passion for beer with professional expertise. It involves more than just enjoying a drink—it’s about understanding, evaluating, and celebrating the art of brewing.
Becoming a beer judge is an exciting opportunity to combine passion for beer with professional expertise. It involves more than just enjoying a drink—it’s about understanding, evaluating, and celebrating the art of brewing.
There’s a big difference between drinking a beer and professionally tasting one. Drinking a beer is about quenching thirst and enjoying the moment.
Whether a beer is enjoyable depends on personal taste and the context. For instance, in a lively, noisy pub with friends, the focus is more on the social interaction than the beer itself.
In contrast, in a specialized beer pub, the emphasis shifts to savoring a particular beer with a unique flavor. Enjoyment becomes the primary goal, driven by the beer’s taste and quality.
Professional beer tasting requires objectivity. It’s about describing a beer without personal bias, using knowledge, training, and experience to evaluate its characteristics accurately.
Of course, beer tasting is fun, but judging is a serious task for skilled professionals. The Brussels Beer Challenge selects judges from top industry experts, including press consultants, suppliers, and writers, evaluated on:
If you want to apply as a beer judge, learn more here or fill in the application form. If your profile aligns with our requirements, you may be contacted to participate in the Brussels Beer Challenge.
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