QABC 2026
16 May 2026
QABC 2026 has been announced! We’re excited to welcome everyone back for another year of Queensland’s premier amateur brewing competition.
Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Entry registration opens | 16 May 2026 |
| Entry registration closes | 29 August 2026 (16:00 AEST) |
| Beer drop-off window | 10 August – 29 August 2026 |
| Awards ceremony | Saturday 5 September 2026, 15:30 AEST |
Entry Details
- Entry fee: $10 per entry
- Maximum entries: 6 per entrant
- Eligibility: Queensland residents only
Register and submit your entries at comp.qabc.org.au.
Drop-off Location
Bring your entries to:
Hoppy Days Brewing Supplies
Unit 1 / 37 Northlink Place
Virginia QLD 4014
Drop-off is open during the window 10 August – 29 August 2026. Check comp.qabc.org.au for specific hours.
Awards Venue
The awards ceremony will be held at:
BrewDog Fortitude Valley
235 Brunswick Street
Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
Doors open for the awards at 15:30 AEST on Saturday 5 September 2026. Come along to celebrate the best homebrewers in Queensland!
Sponsors
A huge thank you to BrewDog for hosting this year’s awards ceremony, and to Hoppy Days Brewing Supplies for providing the entry drop-off point.
Good luck to all entrants!