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.
Event venue & nearby stays
77 Murphy St, 77 Murphy Street, Richmond, Australia
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