Sydney Beer Week - ProAm Homebrew Competition 2026 Info
Account Registration
You will be able to create your account beginning Friday 1 May, 2026 10:00, AEST through Friday 5 June, 2026 12:00, AEST.
Judges and stewards may register beginning Friday 1 May, 2026 10:00, AEST through Sunday 14 June, 2026 18:00, AEST.
Entry Registration
You will be able to add your entries to the system beginning Friday 1 May, 2026 10:00, AEST through Friday 5 June, 2026 12:00, AEST.
Entry Fees
$10.00 (AUD) per entry.
BJCP 2021 Styles Accepted
If a style's name is hyperlinked, it has specific entry requirements. Select or tap on the name to view the subcategory's requirements.
| ABC1 Akasha Brewing Company (Custom Style) | BBC1 Bracket Brewing (Custom Style) | BLB1 Badlands Brewery (Custom Style) |
| BRB1 Bridge Road Brewers (Custom Style) | CBC1 The Coastal Brewing Company (Custom Style) | DBC1 Depot Brewery (Custom Style) |
| DDB1 Dad & Dave's Brewing (Custom Style) | FBB1 Frenchies Bistro & Brewery (Custom Style) | RRB1 Rocky Ridge Brewing (Custom Style) |
| SLB1 Slow Lane Brewing (Custom Style) | TSB1 The Social Brewers (Custom Style) |
Pay Entry Fees
After creating your account and adding your entries to the system, you must pay your entry fee(s). Accepted payment methods are:
- Credit/debit card and e-check, via PayPal
Entry Acceptance Rules
Number of Bottles Required Per Entry: 1
Each entry will consist of capped/corked bottles or cans that are devoid of all identifying information, including labels and embossing. Printed caps are allowed but must be blacked out completely.
Each entry must consist of a single container of at least 500ml in volume. Cans and bottles, glass or plastic are acceptable. Swing top bottles, corked bottles and carbonation caps are also acceptable. Containers should not have any unique identifying features other than possibly a batch code.
Bottles and cans will not be returned to contest entrants.
Printed labels must be submitted with each entry and can be printed directly from this website (see printer symbol next to the entry in your entries table.) Entry labels should be attached to bottles/cans.
Be meticulous about noting any special ingredients that must be specified. Failure to note such ingredients may impact the judges' scoring of your entry.
Payment for entry is via PayPal, with credit/debit card or PayPal balance, entrant pays transaction surcharge.
Brewers may enter multiple styles and categories, but may only enter each style once.
In registering for the competition and providing your name, email address and mobile number, you consent to receiving future communications from Sydney Beer Week, NSW Amateur Homebrew Association and our sponsors in connection with your entries into their category. Your information will be used solely for the purpose of sending relevant information, relating to this and future competitions. Your personal information will not be shared with third parties, except as required by law. You can opt out at any time by contacting us directly using the contact form
Judging Sessions
Belvedere Hotel - Morning
Sunday 14 June, 2026 10:30, AEST
Belvedere Hotel - Afternoon
Sunday 14 June, 2026 14:00, AEST
Best of Show
The 1st place entry in each category will be offered the opportunity to work with the sponsoring brewery.
Styles in each brewery’s section are as follows:
Akasha Brewing Company
Badlands Brewery
Bracket Brewing
Bridge Road Brewers
- TBC
Dad & Dave's Brewing
- TBC
Depot Brewery
Frenchies Bistro & Brewery
- TBC
The Coastal Brewing Company
Rocky Ridge Brewing
- TBC
Slow Lane Brewing
The Social Brewers
Awards
The awards ceremony will take place once judging is completed.
Places will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category/table.
The 1st place entry in each category will have the opportunity for a Pro-Am day with the sponsoring brewery and to have their beer brewed commercially.
The commercial brews will be judged and receive public votes during Sydney Beer Week at Hotel Sweeney's.
Past Winners
Judging Sessions
Belvedere Hotel - Morning
14/06/2026 10:30, AEST.
Belvedere Hotel - Afternoon
14/06/2026 14:00, AEST.
Account Registration Closed
Account registrations accepted 01/05/2026 10:00, AEST through 05/06/2026 12:00, AEST.
Registrations for judges or stewards accepted 01/05/2026 10:00, AEST through 14/06/2026 18:00, AEST.