Independent's Day - ProAm Homebrew Competition 2026 Info
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The Third Chapter of Something Truly Extraordinary
The 2026 Sydney Pro-Am gives homebrewers a rare opportunity to step inside some of the most respected independent breweries in NSW - and in a few cases, beyond - to see how they work day to day, meet the teams behind the beers, and learn directly from experienced professionals. Even those already working in the industry seldom receive access of this kind.
What you gain is significant. You’ll collaborate with award-winning breweries, brew your recipe on a commercial system, and be guided by people with deep technical expertise. You’ll taste their best work, see the full process behind the scenes, and take away insights that simply aren’t available through other avenues.
These breweries aren’t just hosting; they’re opening their doors, freeing up tank space, and investing their time and knowledge to help bring a homebrewer’s beer to life at a professional level. Their commitment is what sets this competition apart.
This Pro-Am has absolutely levelled up. It’s not just an opportunity to brew your beer, it’s an opportunity to be part of something genuinely special.
Please note that travel to the collaborative brewery opportunity will be at the winner's own expense.
BJCP 2021 Judging Styles
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) | BWB1 Blackwattle Brewery (Custom Style) | CBC1 The Coastal Brewing Company (Custom Style) |
| DBC1 Depot Brewery (Custom Style) | DDB1 Dad & Dave's Brewing (Custom Style) | MCB1 Mountain Culture (Custom Style) |
| RRB1 Rocky Ridge Brewing (Custom Style) | SLB1 Slow Lane Brewing (Custom Style) | TSB1 The Social Brewers (Custom Style) |
Number of Bottles Required Per Entry: 1
Judging Sessions
Belvedere Hotel - Morning
Saturday 4 July, 2026 10:30, AEST
Belvedere Hotel - Afternoon
Saturday 4 July, 2026 13:30, 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
Blackwattle Brewery
Bracket Brewing
Bridge Road Brewers
Dad & Dave's Brewing
Depot Brewery
The Coastal Brewing Company
Mountain Culture
Rocky Ridge Brewing
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
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.
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