Brewers Cup

The UK Brewers Cup is an national coffee brewing competition designed to showcase the craft and skill of manual filter coffee brewing.
Competitor Tickets

ABOUT THE Brewers Cup

The Brewers Cup celebrates the art of manual filter coffee brewing. Competitors are judged on their ability to extract the best flavours through precise techniques, featuring a compulsory round testing consistency with provided beans, and an open round showcasing personal coffee and brewing methods. Judges evaluate flavour, aroma, and balance, emphasising both technical skill and coffee knowledge. The competition aims to elevate speciality coffee standards and highlight this craft.

OUR SPONSORS

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CURRENT CHAMPION:

Luca Croce

Luca is the 2023, 2024 and 2025 UK Brewers Champion, the first person to win the title 3 times consecutively, and has represented the UK at the World Championships for the past two years. He will go on to represent the UK at the World Championships in Geneva.
Competition Format

The 2026 UK Brewers Cup Championship follows the 2025 World Brewers Cup Championship (WBrC) rules.

On Day 1 | 18th Apr (Open Service), each of the 14 entrants will perform a 3.1 Open Service

On Day 2 | 12th Feb (Finals), the highest scoring 6 competitors from Day 1, will perform a 3.1 Open Service & a 3.2 Compulsory Service.

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First-Come-First-Served Entry

There are a total of 14 competitor spaces for the 2026 UK Brewers Cup Championship on a first-come, first-served basis.

Entry:

  • Opens: Tuesday 24th Feb 2026 at 7 pm

 

Waiting List: Once all spaces are filled, you will be able to register for the waiting list via the link on the website. This is the only way to register for the waiting list, and no other method will be recognised.

*Limit of one ticket per competitor.

*Multiple people attempting to buy a ticket for one competitor is not allowed and may result in entry being refused.

Sponsor Equipment

Grinder: EK Omnia

BRITA - SCA BREWERS CUP

Competition Rules

You can read the most up to date rules and regulations on the World Coffee Championships website.
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Competitor Data Handling

By ticking the box and purchasing a ticket you agree to our Competitor Information Handling Policy, which includes the following:

  • Contact and Responsiveness: You authorise us to use the contact information provided to communicate with you regarding all aspects of the competition, including but not limited to, scheduling, rules, and updates. Failure to respond to communications within a reasonable timeframe, as determined by the competition organisers, may result in adjustments to your participation, including, but not limited to, cancellation or transfer of your place to a waiting list participant.
  • Sponsor Communication: You understand that our sponsors may require specific information to provide support, logistics, and promotional materials related to the competition. Whilst we do not routinely share all competitor details, we may share relevant information, such as contact details for product-related communications, addresses for material delivery, or information necessary for logistical coordination.
  • Public Display of Information: You consent to the use of your name, company information, and competition results in marketing and communications related to the event, including potential display on live streams, event screens, and post-event publications.
  • Photography and Videography: You grant us and our sponsors the right to capture and utilise photographs and video footage of you during the competition, including during performances and judging. This material may be used for marketing, promotional, and educational purposes by SCA UK and our sponsors, both during and after the competition.
  • Data Retention and Rights: Your data will be stored securely and retained for a period necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy and to comply with legal obligations. You have the right to request access to, rectification, or erasure of your personal data, subject to applicable data protection laws.
  • Rule Adherence: Participation in the competition implies acceptance of and adherence to the official competition rules, as published on the SCA UK website.
  • Liability: To the fullest extent permitted by law, SCA UK and its sponsors shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or injury arising from participation in the competition, except in cases of negligence or wilful misconduct.”