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This guide is aimed at helping to teach new beer judges how to judge wild and sour beer. Understanding and judging sour and mixed fermentation beer can be a challenge for anyone new to these styles. The best way to learn how to judge these types of beers is to drink commercial examples. There are a wide array of beers that fall into this category, from beers that exemplify the fruity character of ''Brettanomyces'' yeasts, to beers that focus mainly on sourness from lactic acid. This guide aims to accompany the BJCP /BA style guidelines and help judges learn how to judge sour and mixed fermentation beer.