The world’s largest coffee roasters competition and conference.
The Golden Bean Competition has been running successfully now for seventeen years in Australia and is in its sixth year in North America.
It is one of the key elements in the growth of the coffee industry by way of rewarding the coffee roasters, the vital person in the chain for all coffee businesses.
From the back-yard one man specialty coffee roaster right through to large corporates, the Golden Bean is for everyone in the coffee industry.
Entries are submitted to be judged in a blind tasting format.
There are additional benefits to also attending the Golden Bean.
✓ Professional development
✓ Industry recognition
✓ Brand & profile building
✓ Fresh industry perspective
✓ Benchmark your product
✓ Re-energise your goals
✓ Market research
✓ Strengthen & improve your business
✓ Feedback from peers and experts
A team of seasoned industry professionals
| Time | Session | Speakers | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6pm | Day 1 - Evening Event at Stick Restaurant | Sean Edwards | Port Macquarie Race Club |
| Time | Session | Speakers | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.30am | Registrations Open | Port Macquarie Race Club | |
| 9.00am | Welcome | Sean Edwards | Port Macquarie Race Club |
| 9.30am | Golden Bean Judging and Calibration | Raihaan Esat | Port Macquarie Race Club |
| Time | Session | Speakers | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am - 4pm | Day 3 - Coffee Judging | Port Macquarie Race Club |
| Time | Session | Speakers | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am - 4pm | Finals - Winners announced | Port Macquarie Race Club |
Entries open: 23 September 2021
Entries close: 22 November 2021
Coffee deliveries by: 22 November 2021
Judging dates: 30 November 2021 – 3 December 2021
Medals available for purchase: 13 December 2021
The fine print:
You cannot bring coffee with you. You will need to send it in advance to be eligible to compete.
It is the responsibility of the roaster to choose the delivery date of their coffee (within the window of dates advised) to ensure it is at its best on the days of judging.
Many thanks to our amazing sponsors who are a valuable part of the specialty coffee industry. Click on the logos below for more information.
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