Registration and draw
Check in and draw the official competition order.
2026 COMPETITION COMPLETED · REGISTRATION CLOSEDThe original event information is retained below for reference.
2026 AUSTRALIAOFFICIAL SPONSOR
BREW WITH PURPOSE · EXPRESS THE COFFEE
Brewing
Competition
DATE30 OCTOBER 2026
LOCATIONSanremo Showroom77 Murphy Street, Richmond VIC 3121, Melbourne
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CONFIRMED COMPETITORS
Confirmed competitor profiles will appear here after approval.
The first confirmed competitor is coming soon.
01
MANDATORY COMPETITOR BRIEFING
This briefing is part of the competition. Every competitor must attend on time.
29 OCTOBER 20264:00 PM TO 7:00 PM
Sanremo Showroom, 77 Murphy Street, Richmond VIC 3121
Rules and equipment
Hear instructions from the head judge and learn the designated equipment.
Cup the competition coffee
Taste all three V5 competition coffees and receive three 50 g samples.
Practice and questions
Up to 10 minutes for practice and judge consultation, including setup and brewing.
SPECIAL REMINDER
Competitors who choose to practise brewing on site will receive a maximum of 10 minutes. This time includes both brewing practice and consultation with the judges.
A cupping area will also be available to taste and better understand the competition coffees.
Equipment provided4 Barsetto BAG E6Air grinders4 MHW 3BOMBER black 600 ml kettlesThree V5 competition coffee samples, 50 g each
02
COMPETITION RULES
The official rules below cover the format, timing, beverage, water, equipment and judging.
24 competitor format
Head to head rounds progress from 24 to 12, then 6, then a final three.
Preparation time
Competitors receive 3 minutes to set up. Coffee grounds must not contact water before competition time begins.
Five minute round
Brewing time is 5 minutes. Time calls are given with 2 minutes, 1 minute and 30 seconds remaining.
Beverage requirement
Serve at least 150 ml in the official vessel. Only coffee and water are allowed. Bypass water is permitted.
Brewing water
Competitors may bring water, but judges must inspect it. Competition water is 75 to 125 mg/L TDS and 80 to 96°C.
Brewing devices
Manual, gravity and brewing powered devices are allowed. Automated water may not dispense directly onto the coffee.
Electrical equipment
Up to two additional electrical devices may be used. Total self supplied power must remain below 2000 W.
Sensory judging
Judges vote independently on sweetness, flavour, acidity, body, aftertaste and bitterness.
Disqualification
Late service, less than 150 ml, early water contact or serious rule breaches may result in disqualification.
OFFICIAL PDFPCA BREWING COMPETITION RULES
Read the complete official rules before the mandatory competitor briefing.
03
COMPETITION DAY
Friday, 30 October 2026 at Sanremo Showroom.
04
COMPETITOR ENTRY
The 2026 competition has ended. Registration and profile submissions are closed.
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Sold OutThe original registration information is preserved for reference.
05
SUBMIT YOUR PROFILE
Original profile form, retained for reference. Submissions for 2026 are closed.
STEP 1
Buy ticket
Complete registration through Eventbrite.
STEP 2
Submit profile
Add your required details, Instagram and photo.
STEP 3
Entry confirmed
The organiser verifies your order and confirms your entry.
STEP 4
Attend briefing
Attend the mandatory briefing and official draw on 29 October.
06MEET THE
BREWING COMPETITIONFour leading coffee professionals join the judging panel.
2026 PCA AUSTRALIA
MEET THE
JUDGES
BREWING COMPETITIONFour leading coffee professionals join the judging panel.
07
LIVE DRAW
P1 to P24 are the official draw positions. Match order runs left to right, then top to bottom.
CHAMPION
★
CHAMPIONTo be decided
1ST RUNNER UP
2
1ST RUNNER UPTo be decided
2ND RUNNER UP
3
2ND RUNNER UPTo be decided
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RESULTS ANNOUNCED TOGETHER
FINAL THREE · ASSIGN COFFEE BEANS A, B AND C
FINAL BEAN PENDINGBEAN A, B OR C
1
FINALIST 1To be decided
FINAL BEAN PENDINGBEAN A, B OR C
2
FINALIST 2To be decided
FINAL BEAN PENDINGBEAN A, B OR C
3
FINALIST 3To be decided
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FINAL WINNERS
FINAL · MATCH 19 TO 21 · 6 TO 3
MATCH 19BEAN C
1
ADVANCE SLOT 1To be decided
VS
4
ADVANCE SLOT 4To be decided
MATCH 20BEAN B
2
ADVANCE SLOT 2To be decided
VS
5
ADVANCE SLOT 5To be decided
MATCH 21BEAN A
3
ADVANCE SLOT 3To be decided
VS
6
ADVANCE SLOT 6To be decided
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ROUND 2 WINNERS
ROUND 2 · MATCH 13 TO 18 · 12 TO 6
MATCH 13BEAN C
1
ADVANCE SLOT 1To be decided
VS
2
ADVANCE SLOT 2To be decided
MATCH 14BEAN B
3
ADVANCE SLOT 3To be decided
VS
4
ADVANCE SLOT 4To be decided
MATCH 15BEAN A
5
ADVANCE SLOT 5To be decided
VS
6
ADVANCE SLOT 6To be decided
MATCH 16BEAN C
7
ADVANCE SLOT 7To be decided
VS
8
ADVANCE SLOT 8To be decided
MATCH 17BEAN B
9
ADVANCE SLOT 9To be decided
VS
10
ADVANCE SLOT 10To be decided
MATCH 18BEAN A
11
ADVANCE SLOT 11To be decided
VS
12
ADVANCE SLOT 12To be decided
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ROUND 1 WINNERS
ROUND 1 · MATCH 01 TO 12 · 24 TO 12
MATCH 01BEAN A
1
P1To be decided
VS
2
P2To be decided
MATCH 02BEAN B
3
P3To be decided
VS
4
P4To be decided
MATCH 03BEAN C
5
P5To be decided
VS
6
P6To be decided
MATCH 04BEAN A
7
P7To be decided
VS
8
P8To be decided
MATCH 05BEAN B
9
P9To be decided
VS
10
P10To be decided
MATCH 06BEAN C
11
P11To be decided
VS
12
P12To be decided
MATCH 07BEAN A
13
P13To be decided
VS
14
P14To be decided
MATCH 08BEAN B
15
P15To be decided
VS
16
P16To be decided
MATCH 09BEAN C
17
P17To be decided
VS
18
P18To be decided
MATCH 10BEAN A
19
P19To be decided
VS
20
P20To be decided
MATCH 11BEAN B
21
P21To be decided
VS
22
P22To be decided
MATCH 12BEAN C
23
P23To be decided
VS
24
P24To be decided
08
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 Association09
ORGANISED BY
PCA Australia is organised by Amy Bear and Three Bears Coffee Studio.
