All About Beer

How do you become a beer judge? How are beers evaluated at competition? Guests Sandy Cockerham and Mitch Steele explain the rigorous process of judging beers.

Show Notes

What does it take to be a beer judge?


From constantly tasting, understanding styles, and looking for the intangibles there is a lot to consider when evaluating beers at competition.


With the 2022 Great American Beer Festival and the 2022 Canada Beer Cup in the rearview mirror, but the 2023 World Beer Cup on the horizon our hosts talk about their own judging experiences and bring on two veterans - Sandy Cokerham and Mitch Steele - to talk about how to become a smarter and experienced judge.


For original articles or to read the vast archives or to check out All About Beer.  follow us on Twitter @allaboutbeer and Instagram @allaboutbeer. Support Journalism by visiting our Patreon Page.

  • Hosts: Em Sauter and Don Tse
  • Guests: Sandy Cockerham, Mitch Steele
  • Sponsors: All About Beer
  • Tags: Brewing, Tasting, Judging, Flavors, Hops, IPA, BJCP

The following music was used for this media project:
Music: Awesome Call by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3399-awesome-call
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://incompetech.com
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Creators and Guests

Host
Em Sauter
#VisualDrinksEducation. Founder/Cartoonist of Pints and Panels. Advanced Cicerone. Intl Beer Judge. Author. Journalist. Happiest when on a train, drinking good beer or watching baseball.
Host
The Don of Beer
Cerevisaphile. Uisgebeathaist. Writer. Consultant. Mashing to the beat of my own drummer. Cenosillicaphobic. Sometimes I post affiliate links.www.dontse.beer
Producer
All About Beer
Est. 1979. Beer news, reviews, podcasts, and features from America’s oldest beer media brand. Posts by John Holl & Andy Crouch.

What is All About Beer?

All About Beer's podcast channel brings you the most engaging and exciting voices in beer today. We keep you updated on all that’s happening in the world of beer.