Studying & Sniffing: Becoming a Certified Beer Judge
From: Rebecca Sheir
Series: Soundbites: A Series On Food
Length: 04:54
When is a beer not a beer? When it's a work of art: something to be sniffed, swished and judged in a sanctioned beer competition. In this piece, we meet some brew aficionados in the Beer Judge Certification Program. It's an uphill climb -- ending in a rigorous 3-hour final exam, described by some as the hardest test they've ever taken -- but well worth the effort, as they make their way to beer judge stardom.
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Piece Description
When is a beer not a beer? When it's a work of art: something to be sniffed, swished and judged in a sanctioned beer competition. In this piece, we meet some brew aficionados in the Beer Judge Certification Program. It's an uphill climb -- ending in a rigorous 3-hour final exam, described by some as the hardest test they've ever taken -- but well worth the effort, as they make their way to beer judge stardom.
Broadcast History
Alaska Public Radio Network/"AK"/December 16, 2006
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| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beer Barrel Polka | Welk Lawrence and Floren, Myron | World's Greatest Polkas. | 00:30 |
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