This calendar shows written exams currently registered with the BJCP and upcoming quarterly exam dates. You can find the tasting exam calendar at Upcoming Tasting Exams. Exam sites for the quarterly written exam are not limited.
You may arrange with any eligible
Written Exam Admin
to administer the quarterly written exam for you. If there is already someone near you registered below, please contact that person.
All quarterly exams will be administered on the same date for that quarter.
Do not contact the BJCP directly to register for an exam.
For more information on scheduling exams, follow the Scheduling Procedures. The BJCP does not accept requests for exams held more than 24 months in the future.
There is no minimum number of examinees for a quarterly written exam. Other written exams must have a minimum of six qualified examinees.
Exam admins can pay for their exams using the payment form.
| Date | Code | Location | Type | Contact | Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb. 14, 2026 | 2602AZGW | Gilbert, AZ, US | Written (Beer) | Dennis Mitchell, Ed.D. | 12 |
| Feb. 14, 2026 | 2602CASW | Sacramento, CA, US | Written (Beer) | David Teckam | 12 |
| Feb. 14, 2026 | 2602ILLW | Lake Zurich, IL, US | Written (Beer) | Tom Hayosh | 12 |
| Feb. 14, 2026 | 2602MOSW | St. Louis, Missouri, US | Written (Beer) | Jeff Muse | 12 |
| Feb. 14, 2026 | 2602CAAW | Alamo, CA, US | Written (Beer) | Thomas Timkanic | 12 |
| Feb. 14, 2026 | 2602CLSW | Santiago, Metropolitana de Santiago, CL | Written (Beer) | Jorge Thiermann | 12 |
| Feb. 14, 2026 | 2602WARW | Renton, Washington, US | Written (Beer) | Mark Emiley | 12 |
| Date | Code | Location | Type | Contact | Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2026 | 2605MXMW | Morelia, Michoacán, MX | Written (Beer) | Alejandro Mejia | 12 |
| May 16, 2026 | 2605CAAW | Alamo, CA, US | Written (Beer) | Hirendu Vaishnav | 12 |
| May 16, 2026 | 2605GAAW | Atlanta, GA, US | Written (Beer) | Jennifer Blair | 12 |
| Date | Code | Location | Type | Contact | Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 26, 2026 | 2607COTW | Timnath, CO, US | Written (Beer) | Paul Dey | 12 |
| Date | Code | Location | Type | Contact | Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 15, 2026 | 2608ORPW | Portland, OR, US | Written (Beer) | Scott Nieradka | 12 |
| Date | Code | Location | Type | Contact | Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 3, 2026 | 2609CACW | Calgary, AB, CA | Written (Beer) | Dave Cole | 12 |