The classes will be every Thursday from 6:30 pm and going until 10:30 pm (or later) for 12 weeks.  We will be covering the material that is in the BJCP exams, including: the various styles of beer, how to fill out judging sheets, brewing ingredients, brewing techniques, brewing history, etc.  A large portion of this class involves sampling various beers, so a designated driver to pick you up after class is recommended.  This class requires a lot of participation and each person in the class will be required to give a presentation on a selected topic.  You will also be required to bring selected beers to certain classes. For most people this runs about $150+ during the class.

The focus of this class is to prepare people for the Beer Judging Certification Program online & tasting exams (scheduled for April 14th) and to teach them how to become beer judges. Although other topics are covered, this is really the purpose for the class.  If you feel that you are going to miss more than 3 classes or you are not interested in taking the BJCP exam (or in judging beers), this is not the class for you.  There are only 12 seats available for any BJCP exam.  First priority is given to people who are taking this class, so it is very important that you are not taking a seat if you do not want to take the exam.

You need to be a current member of the Minnesota Home Brewers Association to take this class. If more people are interested in the class than seats available, priority will be given to those who signed up first and who have helped out at previous contests.

Please include answers to the following questions when you mail your check:

·         Name, email, and phone number

·         How long have you been a member of the Minnesota Homebrewers Association?

·         How long have you been a homebrewer? Approximately how many batches?

·         Are you familiar with all-grain brewing?

·         Have you sent your beers to any homebrew contests? If so, which ones?

·         Have you participated in any homebrew contests? If so, which ones and how?

If you are still interested and would like a spot in the class, you will need to send a non-refundable check made out Gera Exire LaTour for $100 to my address below. (This includes your $40 exam fee and the fee for the class.) 

I need to receive your check by January 16th to reserve your spot.  This is first come, first served.

Please email me with any questions.  

Gera Exire LaTour
3757 Dupont Avenue N.
Minneapolis, MN 55412
gera_latour@hotmail.com