Welcome Coffee Roasters

Are you a coffee roaster from:

Australia, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, and Southeast Asia?

Here is everything you need to know about Golden Bean Australasia 2024 competition and conference.

*South-east Asia defined by: Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam.

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  • SAVE THE DATE

    15th - 19th October 2024

    Join us this year as we celebrate 20 years of Golden Bean

  • LOCATION

    Saint David Dairy

    16 - 18 St David Street

    Fitzroy, Melbourne, AUS

  • ENTER NOW

    • Enter now for your chance to be a Golden Bean medalist, OR be in the running to become OVERALL CHAMPION by entering into:
    1. Category 1: Espresso
    2. Category 2: Milk Based &
    3. Category 3: Pour Over / Filter

    * $150 USD per coffee entry.

    ENTER NOW 

  • ATTENDANCE

    Network over the conference with like-minded passionate coffee roasters, while peer-judging coffees from all over The Americas.

    • $550 AUD for all days or $200 AUD per day.
    • Or with ever 6 coffees entries, you will receive 1x Golden Bean VIP attendance ticket.
    PURCHASE TICKET 

  • SEND ENTRIES TO:

    Entries only received from

    Tuesday 1st October 2024 and cut off is Friday 5pm 11th October 2024 to:

    Kristian Thanas
    ATTN: Golden Bean Australasia
    St David Dairy
    16-18 St David Street
    Fitzroy VIC 3065

Program

Check out what to expect at Golden Bean Australasia 2024 in Melbourne.

Check out the program

What is Golden Bean?

  • NETWORKING & SOCIAL EVENTS

    Chat with others who know exactly what you are talking about!

    Being able to exchange ideas and talk shop is what past attendees have mentioned they love most about attending. Social events will be scattered throughout the Conference.

  • COFFEE JUDGING

    Take part in tasting and judging some of the best coffee from around the world.

    The day will be full of coffee tasting that everyone in attendance can take part in.

  • HEAR FROM INDUSTRY EXPERTS

    Hear from industry experts about the latest technology and innovation and well as great stories about the coffee roasting industry.

    Sponsors will take to the stage and showcase everything you will need to know to further your coffee business.

  • GREEN BEAN & SUPPLIER ZONE

    Leading Green Bean Zone suppliers will showcase their beans that you can get your hands on for your business.

    Save the date for Saturday 19th October 2024 and join us for this exclusive tasting experience.

  • AWARDS CEREMONY

    Join us as we celebrate you and your hard work.

    When: Saturday 19th October 2024

Become Overall Champ!

To become the Overall Golden Bean Champion, and take home the Golden Bean Trophy, roasters need to enter a coffee into three categories:

Category 1: Espresso

Category 2: Milk-Based

Category 3: Filter

Winners of categories 4, 5, 6, & 7 are awarded Gold, Silver and Bronze medals, but scores do not contribute to Overall Champion.

To be eligible to win Overall Large or Small Franchise Champion you must enter commercially available coffee in the following categories:

Category 8 & 9 (Large Chain Store / Franchise)

Category 10 & 11 (Small Chain Store / Franchise)

*Large is defined by 20+ and Small is 3-20

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Steps to sending in your coffee entry

1. Send one plain bag of coffee per entry: 1 x (500g) sample for judging for each of the categories you are entering.

2. You can enter a maximum of 6 coffee entries per category per roaster. 6 entries will get you a FREE VIP attendance ticket.

3. Write the corresponding category number on your bag.

4. Print ‘packing slip’ for each coffee and STAPLE to each entered bag (this will be removed prior to the event).

5. DO NOT write your business name on the coffee bags.

6. Coffee must be delivered BETWEEN Tuesday 1st October and cut off is Friday 5pm 11th October 2024.

7. Send to:

Kristian Thanas
ATTN: GOLDEN BEAN
St David Dairy

16-18 St David Street

Fitzroy VIC 3065

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Brewing Parameters

Espresso

Machine: TBA

Tamping: TBA

Brewhead: Set at 93°C

Basket: IMS 22g

Dose: 22g

Yield: 22g in basket with a yield of between 40-43 grams

Extraction: 25-28 second extraction split into two shots

Cups: 4oz takeaway cup

Milk Based

Espresso: Same settings as Espresso

Cup size: 6oz takeaway cup

Milk type: Full cream milk

Pour Over / Filter

Machine: Behmor Filter

Type: Pour over

Calibration: Altitude calibrated

Water: 500ml of filtered water

Dose: 30g filter ground – Medium

Temperature: 92°C

Bloom: 45 seconds

Yield: Will yield 2 x 225ml cups of coffee +/- 5%

Alternative Milk

Espresso: Same settings as Espresso

Cup size: 6oz takeaway cup

Milk type: Alternative Dairy Co – Almond

Decaf

See 'Milk Based' brewing parameters.

Elite

See 'Pour Over / Filter' brewing parameters.

Espresso: Chain-Store / Franchise Retail

See 'Espresso' brewing parameters.

Milk Based: Chain-Store / Franchise Retail

Super Automatic

Machine: Super Automatic Espresso TBA

Brewhead set at 200 Fahrenheit

16g in, 36g out

20-24 seconds extraction split into two shots

9bar extraction pressure

200ºF

No preinfusion

Medium tamping pressure (~25psi)

  • Coffee Entry Price

    $150 per coffee entry.
    Enter Now for your chance to be a Golden Bean champion!

    Enter Now 

  • How do I attend?

    There are different ways that you can join us at the World's Largest Coffee Roasting Competition:

    • Volunteer as a Barista or Runner
    • Become a Sponsor of Golden Bean
    • Enter 6 Coffee Entries and receive a free attendance ticket
    • Purchase an Attendance ticket: $550 for full conference or $200 per day
    Buy Attendance Ticket 

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