The next BJCP Exam Prep class starts on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 6:30 pm. I have had a few people decide that this isn't the right time for them to take it, so I have a few open seats. I know this is short notice. The classes will be every Thursday from 6:30 pm and going until 10:30 pm (or later) for 11 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 December 16th) 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. The fee for the class is $100. Please email me (not to the list), if you are interested. Thanks.Gera Exire LaTour (gera_latour(a)hotmail.com)