2026 New Jersey Brewers Cup

2026 New Jersey Brewers Cup

Judge Application
For full details on New Jersey Brewers Cup judging weekend time commitment, judge expectations and perks, etc. please read this page prior to applying.

Please note: Submission of this form confirms both your interest and availability (as detailed below) for the judging weekend of August 8-9,2026. Location TBD in Central NJ.
Contact Information
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Email
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Phone Number
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Address

Street Address

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Brewery/Industry Affiliation
Please describe your connection to the beer industry

Other
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Please share a bit about your background, years working in the beer industry (if applicable), homebrewing experience, how long you've been judging, etc. AKA your beer resume.
Judging Qualifications and Experience
BJCP Ranking
BJCP ID
Optional, but please provide if you wish to receive BJCP judging points
Other certifications
Ex: Certified Cicerone, etc.

Judging Experience: please indicate which, if any, professional beer competitions you've judged for previously, and how many years of experience at each.

Rows	Never judged	1-3 events	4-10 events	10+ events
Great American Beer Festival
World Beer Cup
Texas Craft Brewers Cup
Oregon Beer Awards
North American Beer Awards
North Carolina Brewers Cup
Best of Craft Beer Awards
New York State Craft Beer Competition
North American Brewers Association Beer/Cider Awards
U.S. Open Beer Championship

Have you served as a judge for other professional or homebrew competitions not listed above? Please list them here:
Beer Sensory & Ongoing Education/Certifications: please provide information on activities such as beer sensory and/or off-flavor classes, QA/lab work, and/or any formal brewing education

While it's not required that all judges pursue ongoing education/professional development, this helps us understand which candidates have particular areas of expertise or sensory experience.0/0
Each judging panel will have a lead judge who will be responsible for shepherding their panel through the judging process. This will include keeping an eye on time, ensuring the proper information is entered into the electronic judging platform, and helping drive constructive discussion amongst your panel. If you are interested in being lead judge for your panel, please indicate that interest below.
Do you have any allergies impacting what beers you can/can't judge?
What allergies should we be aware of?
By signing this form, I understand I cannot judge in a category that my current brewery or a brewery thatI have ownership in is entered.
Judging Availability

We ask that commit to be a judge for the full day of judging. Since this is our first year for the competition, we are allotting two days for judging but depending on the amount of submissions, and will assess as needed.
Please select all judging sessions you are available to participate in
By submitting this form I am committing to hold the weekend of August 8-9, 2026 if I am selected as a judge at the New Jersey Brewers Cup.
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Contact Information

Brewery/Industry Affiliation

Judging Qualifications and Experience

Judging Availability