SABC Summer 2026 Competition Info
Account Registration
You can create your account today through Friday 13 March, 2026 17:00, ACST.
Judges and stewards may register now through Friday 13 March, 2026 17:00, ACST.
Entry Registration
You can add your entries to the system today through Friday 13 March, 2026 17:00, ACST.
Entry Fees
$5.00 (AUD) per entry.
BJCP 2021 Styles Accepted
If a style's name is hyperlinked, it has specific entry requirements. Select or tap on the name to view the subcategory's requirements.
| 2A International Pale Lager | 11A Ordinary Bitter | 12A British Golden Ale |
| 12B Australian Sparkling Ale | 12C English IPA | 13A Dark Mild |
| 17A British Strong Ale | 21C Hazy IPA | 34A Commercial Specialty Beer |
| 35A 9.4 (AABC 2005) Australian Dark/Old Ale (Custom Style) |
Per Entrant Limits
Each entrant is limited to 5 entries.
Each entrant is limited to 1 entry per subcategory.
Pay Entry Fees
After creating your account and adding your entries to the system, you must pay your entry fee(s). Accepted payment methods are:
Entry Acceptance Rules
Number of Bottles Required Per Entry: 1
Only glass or plastic bottles or cans larger than or equal to 500ml and no greater than 1000ml will be accepted. 700ml bottles are preferred. 330ml stubby bottles will not be accepted. Bottles will not be returned. Please attach bottle labels printed from the entry portal after payment to your bottle with a rubber band only. No tape. Please be mindful of print quality/size. It needs to be legible. Entrants must nominate a designated style. Organisers may reclassify or disqualify incorrectly classified entries.
Drop-Off Locations
Entry bottles accepted at our drop-off locations from Saturday 7 March, 2026 10:00, ACST through Saturday 14 March, 2026 12:00, ACST.
Please pay attention to the notes provided for each drop-off location. There could be earlier deadlines for some drop-off locations listed, particular hours when entries are accepted, certain individuals to leave your entries with, etc. All entrants are responsible for reading the information provided by the organizers for each drop-off location.
7 Athol Ave, Prospect
N/A
*Drop off on the day of judging by 12.00pm and 1.00pm
Unit 1, 27 Maria Street, Thebarton, SA 5301
08 7081 4133
*Check opening times. Last drop off for this location is 12.00pm, Saturday 14th March
Judging Sessions and Dates
Competition judging dates are yet to be determined. Please check back later.
Best of Show
Best of show will be the entry with the highest score
Awards
Prizes will be presented at the April meeting
Awards Ceremony
SABC April Meeting
Wednesday 15 April, 2026 19:00, ACST
Past Winners
Judging Sessions and Dates
Competition judging dates are yet to be determined. Please check back later.
Account Registration Open
Account registrations accepted 09/02/2026 18:00, ACST through 13/03/2026 17:00, ACST.
Registrations for judges or stewards accepted 09/02/2026 18:00, ACST through 13/03/2026 17:00, ACST.
Entry Registration Open
25 entries have been added to the system as of 15:40, ACST, Tuesday 3 March, 2026.
15 paid entries are in the system as of 15:40, ACST, Tuesday 3 March, 2026. There is a limit of 120 paid entries for this competition.
Entry registrations accepted 09/02/2026 18:00, ACST through 13/03/2026 17:00, ACST.Entry Drop-Off Closed
Please pay attention to the notes provided for each drop-off location. There could be earlier deadlines for some drop-off locations listed, particular hours when entries are accepted, certain individuals to leave your entries with, etc. All entrants are responsible for reading the information provided by the organizers for each drop-off location.