Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I send my scoresheets or Star Requests?
You can submit your scoresheets or star requests here.
When will my badges Ship?
Badges Ship Quarterly according to the following schedule
Jan-March membership/rank-up, Ships in April
April-June membership/rank-up, Ships in July (CLUB MEMBERSHIP SUMMER SHIPMENT)
July-September membership/rank-up, Ships in October
Oct-December membership/rank-up, Ships in January (CLUB MEMBERSHIP WINTER SHIPMENT)
Do I need to send every scoresheet I get?
Only send the Highest Scorsheet in each sub-category. Thats the only one that counts towards your ranking.
Can I earn unlimited badges, specialty awards and stars in a year?
Each paid membership can earn unlimited stars and specialty badges in a year. Paid members can receive up to 2 rank badges per subscription year. Additional badges may be purchased from our merch store.
Does 2nd and 3rd place BoS count towards earning a star?
No, only 1st place BoS earns a star.
I got 1st place Best of Show cider or mead in a competition with 600 entries. 550 of them were beer, 50 of them cider/mead. Do I still get a silver star?
No, Silver stars are based upon besting at least 499 direct competitors.
Why is my scoresheet not being updated on my dashboard?
You have an old link, email Masterhomebrewerprogram@gmail.com for your updated dashboard link
Do I need to participate in the Circuit of America to be in the Master Homebrewer Program?
No, The Circuit of America is a Homebrew Circuit sponsored by the MHP. The Master Homebrewer Program is a lifetime homebrewer certification program.
Do old scoresheets count towards my ranking?
Yes, As long as we can track it to a 2021 BJCP style, your old scoresheets count towards your ranking.
Why don't the provisional styles count towards my ranking?
Currently the provisional styles (X-styles) do not count towards your ranking. This may change in the future so watch for updates to the rules.
I scored highly with this weird historical beer, why can't I add it to my dashboard?
We only currently accept 2021BJCP listed beer styles for category 27. This may change in the future so watch for updates to the rules.
I scored highly with this (insert obscure/trendy) IPA why can't I add it to my dashboard?
We only currently accept 2021BJCP listed beer styles for category 21B. This may change in the future so watch for updates to the rules.