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
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LOCATION
Saint David Dairy
16 - 18 St David Street
Fitzroy, Melbourne, AUS
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ENTER NOW
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:
- Category 1: Espresso
- Category 2: Milk Based &
- Category 3: Pour Over / Filter
* $150 USD per coffee entry.
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ATTENDANCE
PURCHASE TICKETNetwork 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.
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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.
What is Golden Bean?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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
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)
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Coffee Entry Price
Enter Now$150 per coffee entry.
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How do I attend?
Buy Attendance TicketThere 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
2023 Digital Package
Are you a 2023 medalist? Tell the world about it! Purchase your complete Golden Bean digital marketing package today.
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2023 Bronze Digital Package
Regular price $250.00 AUDRegular priceUnit price / per -
2023 Silver Digital Package
Regular price $250.00 AUDRegular priceUnit price / per -
2023 Gold Digital Package
Regular price $250.00 AUDRegular priceUnit price / per