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Independent's Day - ProAm Homebrew Competition 2026

Thanks to all who participated in the Independent's Day - ProAm Homebrew Competition 2026.

There were 60 entries judged and 33 registered participants, judges, and stewards.

Best of Show Winners

Best of Show winner(s) have not been posted yet. Please check back later.

Best Brewer (25 Participating Brewers)

PlaceBrewer1st2nd3rdScoreClub
1stJames Overton13115.05
2ndPeter Passaris12011.03
Simon Haynes12011.03 Flat Rock Brew Club

Scores and tie-breakers have been applied in accordance with the scoring methodology. Numbers reflected are rounded to the hundredth place. Hover over or tap the question mark icon () for the actual calculated value.

Best Club (8 Participating Clubs)

PlaceClub1st2nd3rdScore
1stFlat Rock Brew Club22218.06
2ndExtra Special Brewers (ESB) [Australia]21114.04
3rdInner Sydney Brewers (ISB) [Australia]12011.03

Scores and tie-breakers have been applied in accordance with the scoring methodology. Numbers reflected are rounded to the hundredth place. Hover over or tap the question mark icon () for the actual calculated value.

Winning Entries

Table 1: Akasha Brewing Company

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stPeter PassarisPeter PassarisABC01: Akasha Brewing Company

Table 2: Bracket Brewing

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stJames OvertonCzech DarkBBC01: Bracket Brewing

Table 3: Badlands Brewery

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stHarald WaltHeller WeizenbockBLB01: Badlands Brewery

Table 4: Bridge Road Brewers

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stNick VassilevQuakerBRB01: Bridge Road Brewers

Table 5: Blackwattle Brewery

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stMark Davis MHPStout Of OfficeBWB01: Blackwattle Brewery Northern Rivers Brew Club

Table 6: The Coastal Brewing Company

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stPeter SymonsRipperCBC01: The Coastal Brewing Company Extra Special Brewers (ESB) [Australia]

Table 7: Depot Brewery

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stSimon NobleIllusion Of ControlDBC01: Depot Brewery

Table 8: Dad & Dave's Brewing

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stSebastian PilzSchwarzbier BierDDB01: Dad & Dave's Brewing Extra Special Brewers (ESB) [Australia]

Table 9: Mountain Culture

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stArron StephensonEcho BaseMCB01: Mountain Culture Flat Rock Brew Club

Table 10: Rocky Ridge Brewing

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stSimon HaynesCalifornia DreamingRRB01: Rocky Ridge Brewing Flat Rock Brew Club

Table 11: Slow Lane Brewing

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stChris DobleBelgian DubbelSLB01: Slow Lane Brewing Bracket Homebrew Club

Table 12: The Social Brewers

PlaceBrewerNameStyleClub
1stGavin AbfalterReds Under The BedTSB01: The Social Brewers Inner Sydney Brewers (ISB) [Australia]
Launch Awards Presentation

Past Winners

Judging Sessions

Belvedere Hotel - Morning
04/07/2026 10:30, AEST.

Belvedere Hotel - Afternoon
04/07/2026 13:30, AEST.

Account Registration Closed

Account registrations accepted 01/05/2026 10:00, AEST through 04/07/2026 10:30, AEST.

Registrations for judges or stewards accepted 01/05/2026 10:00, AEST through 04/07/2026 18:00, AEST.

Entry Registration Closed

Entry registrations accepted 01/05/2026 10:00, AEST through 04/07/2026 10:30, AEST.

Entry Drop-Off Closed

Entry bottles accepted at drop-off locations 01/06/2026 10:00, AEST — 26/06/2026 12:00, AEST.

Please pay attention to the notes provided for each drop-off location. There could be earlier deadlines for some drop-off locations listed, particular hours when entries are accepted, certain individuals to leave your entries with, etc. All entrants are responsible for reading the information provided by the organizers for each drop-off location.

Entry Shipping Closed

Entry bottles accepted at the shipping location 01/06/2026 10:00, AEST — 26/06/2026 12:00, AEST.