Non-competition judging

[wlssox524]

Searched around but couldn't find anything on this: are there places where I can get my brews judged by someone knowledgeable outside of competitions? I'm in Boston and the only competition I can find was a month ago. Would prefer something local so I didn't have to ship but I'm open to any ideas

 

[Darwin18]

You can bring it to a local homebrew club meeting and pass it around to see what people think. Usually most clubs have at least a few BJCP judges that can give you feedback if you're brewing to a certain style.

 

[Wayne1]

Is Mansfield too far?

They are having a competition on 4/20

http://southshorebrewclub.org/

FWIW here is a list of all sanctioned BJCP comps http://www.bjcp.org/apps/comp_schedule/competition_schedule.php

 

[reverendj1]

Do you have an LHBS? The few around me will drink your beer and tell you how you might be able to improve it, if that's all you want. I don't know if they are BJCP certified, but they'd probably rate it too, if you go during an off time. Otherwise look for any homebrew clubs in your area.

 

[dcp27]

come to a Wort meeting and we'll give you plenty of feedback if you ask for it. not everyone is BJCP, but myself and about a dozen others are. It's not up yet, but our next meeting is May 8th in Somerville if you're interested