Head to head format
Two competitors brew at the same time. The competitor receiving the most judge votes advances to the next round.
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BREW WITH PURPOSE · EXPRESS THE COFFEE
Brewing
Competition
DATE30 OCTOBER 2026
LOCATIONSanremo Show Room77 Murphy Street, Richmond VIC 3121, Melbourne
2026 PCA AUBREWING
COMPETITION30 OCT 2026 · MELBOURNE
COMPETITION30 OCT 2026 · MELBOURNE
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COMPETITION RULES
Read the competition format, timing, service and judging requirements before entering.
Coffee and equipment
Competitors must use the designated coffee and approved brewing equipment. Nothing other than water may be added to the beverage.
Preparation time
Each competitor receives 3 minutes to prepare their station, equipment and brewing plan before the round begins.
Five minute round
Brewing time is 5 minutes. Time calls are given with 2 minutes, 1 minute and 30 seconds remaining.
Finish and volume
Serve at least 150 ml in the designated area and raise your hand to finish. The timer stops only when your hand is raised.
Anonymous service
Serving order is rearranged before tasting. Competitor names are placed on the bottom of the cups and hidden during judging.
Sensory judging
Judges vote independently on sweetness, flavour, acidity, body, aftertaste and bitterness. Judges may not discuss their votes.
Bar management
One additional vote covers equipment use, workstation cleanliness, item placement and the cleanliness of the serving cup.
Overtime and equipment failure
Exceeding the 5 minute brewing time results in disqualification. The chief judge decides whether equipment failure requires a timeout.
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COMPETITOR ENTRY
Register for the 2026 PCA Australia Brewing Competition on this page.
30 OCT 2026
Submit your competitor name and photo below. The organiser will review and confirm your entry.
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SUBMIT YOUR PROFILE
Already registered. Add the name and photo you want shown on the live competition page.
STEP 1
Register
Complete the official PCA Australia competition registration.
STEP 2
Submit profile
Return here to add your display name and photo.
STEP 3
Entry confirmed
The organiser checks and confirms your registration.
STEP 4
Random draw
You receive a fixed place in the competition bracket.
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LIVE DRAW
The competition moves upward from the opening round to one champion.
CHAMPION
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CHAMPIONTo be decided
SECOND PLACE
2
SECOND PLACETo be decided
THIRD PLACE
3
THIRD PLACETo be decided
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FINAL RESULTS
FINAL
MATCH 01
1
POSITION 01To be decided
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2
POSITION 02To be decided
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SEMI FINAL WINNERS
THIRD PLACE PLAYOFF · WINNER RECEIVES THIRD PLACE
MATCH 01
1
POSITION 01To be decided
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2
POSITION 02To be decided
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SEMI FINAL LOSERS
SEMI FINALS
MATCH 01
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POSITION 01To be decided
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MATCH 02
3
POSITION 03To be decided
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POSITION 04To be decided
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QUARTER FINAL WINNERS
QUARTER FINALS
MATCH 01
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MATCH 02
3
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MATCH 03
5
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MATCH 04
7
POSITION 07To be decided
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POSITION 08To be decided
↑ROUND OF 16 WINNERS
ROUND OF 16
MATCH 01
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MATCH 02
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MATCH 03
5
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MATCH 04
7
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MATCH 05
9
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MATCH 06
11
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MATCH 07
13
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MATCH 08
15
POSITION 15To be decided
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POSITION 16To be decided
↑OPENING ROUND WINNERS
OPENING ROUND
MATCH 01
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POSITION 01To be decided
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MATCH 02
3
POSITION 03To be decided
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MATCH 03
5
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MATCH 04
7
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MATCH 05
9
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MATCH 06
11
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MATCH 07
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MATCH 08
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MATCH 09
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MATCH 10
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MATCH 11
21
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MATCH 12
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MATCH 13
25
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MATCH 14
27
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MATCH 15
29
POSITION 29To be decided
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POSITION 30To be decided
MATCH 16
31
POSITION 31To be decided
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POSITION 32To be decided
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2026 PARTNERS
Thank you to the organisations supporting the 2026 PCA Australia competitions.
Official Sponsor
V5 CoffeeCompetition Partners
Alternative Dairy Co.CoffeeTools
APAX LABCharmonyEvent and Community Partners
SanremoRiverina FreshLoveramicsMelbourne Jiangmen Wuyi Youth Association06
ORGANISED BY
PCA Australia is organised by Amy Bear and Three Bears Coffee Studio.
