Get Your Brew On: BeerCo.com.au is Proudly Sponsoring Melbourne Brewers Beerfest 2026!

At BeerCo.com.au, we are on a mission to alleviate the world of beer and spirit poverty, one good brew at a time. That’s why we are thrilled to announce our continued support for one of the most prestigious events on the Victorian homebrewing calendar: The Melbourne Brewers Beerfest 2026!

Organised by the Melbourne Brewers—the city’s oldest craft brewing club (est. 1972)—Beerfest is a true celebration of the skill, passion, and creativity of the amateur brewing community.

🏆 BeerCo: Sponsoring the "Champion Beer"

This year, BeerCo is stepping up as the proud sponsor of the Champion Beer award. We know how much blood, sweat, and sanitiser goes into crafting a perfect drop, and we can’t wait to reward the brewer who takes out the top spot with some world-class brewing supplies to keep their streak going!

🇦🇺 The 2026 Highlight: "Aussie Knockout!"

Every year, Beerfest introduces a unique specialty category, and for 2026, it’s all about the Aussie Knockout.

This is a sudden-death, head-to-head competition where anything goes, as long as it screams "Australia." Whether you’re using homegrown Vic Secret or Galaxy hops, local malts, or a creative native botanical twist, this category is designed to test your imagination. No BJCP guidelines here—just pure, unadulterated Aussie brewing pride.

📅 Key Dates & Details

If you’re a Victorian resident and think you’ve got what it takes to bring home a medal, here is what you need to know:

• Entry Registration Closes: 14th February 2026

• Drop-off Deadline: 21st February 2026 (10:00 AM)

• Judging Day: Saturday, 28th February 2026

• Location: Killer Sprocket Brewery & Tap Room, Boronia

📦 Where to Drop Your Entries

Getting your beers to the judges is easy with several convenient drop-off points across Melbourne, including:

• Keg King (Springvale)

• KegLand (Noble Park - 24 Hour Drop Off!)

• Killer Sprocket (Boronia)

• Narre Brew Supplies (Hallam)

• Backyard Homebrew (Brooklyn)

🍻 Join the Fun

Even if you aren’t entering this year, the judging session on February 28th at Killer Sprocket is a great opportunity to meet fellow brewers, learn about the BJCP judging process, and celebrate the vibrant homebrew culture in Victoria.

Ready to enter? Head over to beerfest.melbournebrewers.org to register your brews.

From all of us at BeerCo, good luck to all the entrants. We look forward to seeing (and tasting) the incredible beers you’ve been working on.

Cheers to a better beer tomorrow!