The Golden Bean is an annual event for coffee roasters, with not entirely undue bragging rights – this Competition and Conference is the largest in the world. Traditionally, the competition brings together experts from various fields of the specialty coffee roasting industry and professionals in the matters of competition.
Golden Bean is unique in that it invites roasters to not only send in their entries but also to participate in the seminars and judging. This creates a valuable opportunity for roasters and associated suppliers to network with each other and brings continually excellent coffee beans to cafes, markets, online stores and shopping centers across Australia.
AUS / NZ Coffee Companies are required to submit their entries each year through a blind tasting format, which will then be screened thoroughly in 10 different categories and brew methods. Roasters attend the event to participate and enjoy the four-day competition and at the conference where all participate to judge the coffees.
This is a great networking opportunity to meet and connect with industry peers. It provides an opportunity to get independent feedback on your coffee from industry professionals and also judge other coffees to see how they compare.
The most recent Golden Bean was held in November in two locations worldwide, Port Macquarie NSW, Australia and Portland Oregon, USA.
Ten reasons to attend Golden Bean:
Besides the fact that we are all addicted to this wonderful bean, there are some great benefits to the event…
1. Professional development
2. Industry recognition
3. Brand & profile building
4. Fresh industry perspectives
5. Peer to peer networking
6. Market research
7. Platform to strengthen & improve your business insights
8. Invaluable feedback
9. Connecting with like-minded people
10. Sampling the finest coffee’s in the world
AU / NZ Eligibility for Entry
• Beans must be roasted in Australia or New Zealand.
• Chain Store / Franchise must have at least 3 stores under the same name (small franchise 3-20 stores, large franchise 21+ stores).
• Must be a commercial roaster.
You submit your coffees for specific categories:
Coffee Categories
1. Espresso (Short Black)
2. Milk Based (Latte) – An espresso shot with stretched full
Cream milk
3. Pour over Filter – Behmor Brazen Brewer
4. Organic (Espresso)
5. Single Origin (Espresso)
6. Decaffeinated (Milk Based)
7. Australian / New Zealand Grown (Milk Based)
8. Chain Store / Franchise (Espresso)
9. Chain Store / Franchise (Milk Based)
10. Chain Store / Franchise (Filter)
Franchise entries must list Coffee Chain/Roaster with entry
Charges of $100 for each coffee entry and each category (so if you want to submit same coffee in two categories you pay twice; similar if you want two different coffees in the same category.
