2026 PCA_AU BREWING COMPETITION

Ready for Australia’s most electrifying brewing showdown!
Raise the bar, push your limits, and own the stage- this is More Than Just a Comp！
About this Event

🌟 More Than Just a Competition

This is not your typical Brewing competition – it’s a chance to challenge yourself, learn from masters, and take your skills to the next level!

🎨 World-Class Judging Panel:

Get ready to be evaluated by some of the best in the industry:

• Elysia Tan– 3rd Place at the 2022 World Brewers Cup & 4th Place at the 2025 World Brewers Cup; 4-Time Singapore National Brewers Cup Champion (2019, 2022, 2024, 2026)
• Simon Gautherin – 2nd Place at the 2026 World Brewers Cup; 2021 Australian AeroPress Champion; 2026 Australian Brewers Cup Champion
• Tom Hutchins – 4th Place at the 2024 World Brewers Cup; Australian Brewers Cup Champion (2023, 2024, 2025)
• Harry Ko – 8th Place at the 2022 World Brewers Cup; 2022 Australian Brewers Cup Champion; Australian National Cup Tasters Champion (2015, 2016)

You’ll receive invaluable feedback on both technical execution and creativity from these world-class professionals.

🌏 Australia’s Only Pathway to the Asia Pacific Stage:

The Champion will win a flight ticket ✈️ and the honour of representing Australia at the PCA Asia Pacific Brewing Championship – competing alongside the region’s most talented artists.

💡 Exclusive Training Opportunity:

Gain access to the first-ever PCA Brewing Trainer Program, designed to elevate your artistry and teaching skills to the next level.

🏆 Prizes & Recognition

Trophies 🏆 + Prizes 🎁 + Cash 💰 for the Top 3 winners

Special Champion Reward: $1,000 Flight Allowance ✈️ + International Stage Experience

📌 Competition Details

Competitor Briefing: 4pm, Thursday , October 29 –follow us on Instagram 👉 @PCA_AU for rules and updates.

Provided by Organisers

Compulsory Brewing Equipment: Competition Grinder, Pour-over kettle, and Coffee server – ensuring a fair and level playing field.

👉Application Form, Rules & Schedule Download Link:

https://pcabre2026.threebearscoffee.com.au/

👀Please complete the application form after your payment has been successfully processed.

🔥 If you’re ready to:

Get professional feedback from brewing masters.

Push your creativity and precision beyond the limit.

Step onto the national stage and represent Australia internationally

👉 Then this is your moment. Don’t miss it.

Register now and claim your place at Australia’s premier brewing stage!

Eligibility and Entry

- Competitors must be at least 18 years of age at the date of entry.

- Competitors must hold Australian or New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid visa entitling them to reside in Australia or New Zealand at the time of the Competition.

IMPORTANT – PRE-COMPETITION BRIEFING

If you are unable to attend the scheduled pre-competition briefing at the designated time, please notify the PCA_AU organising team in advance by email.

Please contact: [email protected] with your name and competition details. The organising team will make alternative arrangements where possible.

Please note: If a competitor is absent from the pre-competition briefing without prior notification to the organising team, they will be disqualified (DQ) from the competition.