U.S. Brewers Cup Championship

The U.S. Brewers Cup is a coffee brewing competition that highlights the craft and skill of manual filter coffee brewing.

There are two services in Brewers Cup: Open and Compulsory. For compulsory service, competitors brew three beverages from the same whole bean coffee provided to them by the competition. These coffees are evaluated by judges on a standardized numerical scale based on sensory components such as aroma, flavor, body, and acidity. In Open Service, competitors present and brew three beverages with a coffee of their choice for judges with an accompanying presentation. 

For the 2027 season, the U.S. Brewers Cup Championship will feature Regional Qualifiers leading into the U.S. Brewers Cup National Championship. Competitors will first earn their place through the qualifying events, with top performers advancing to compete for the national title and the opportunity to represent the United States on the world stage.

Regional Qualifier dates and locations, as well as the U.S. Brewers Cup National Championship, will be announced soon.

The U.S. Brewers Cup Competition is led and overseen by the USBrC Committee. This dedicated group of volunteers, with the help of our regional communities and partners, work year round to organize, produce, and facilitate the competition. This competition could not happen without the dedicated support of our communities.

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2026 U.S. BREWERS CUP CHAMPION

Esther Kim

KUMQUAT COFFEE
LOS ANGELES, CA

2026 RANKINGS

2026 U.S. BREWERS CUP CHAMPIONSHIP RESOURCES

Rules & Regulations
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COMPULSORY HEAD JUDGE SCORESHEET
COMPULSORY SCORESHEET
OPEN SERVICE SCORESHEET
OPEN SERVICE HEAD JUDGE SCORESHEET

2026 U.S. brewers cup SPONSORS

The U.S. Brewers Cup Competition could not happen without the generous support of our Sponsors. Sponsorship is coordinated by the USCC Leadership Committee and organized with Regional Hosts. From equipment and gear to the use of space all contributions work to create an excellent competition experience for all. 

u.s brewers cup committee

The U.S. Brewers Cup Committee is a dedicated group of Lead Volunteers that work year round to develop and facilitate the U.S. Brewers Cup Competition. With diverse backgrounds and skillsets inside and outside of competition we are always looking to further diversify the constituents of this committee to better reflect the totality of the USBrC. If you’re interested in joining the Committee or a Working Group, feel free to reach out!

U.S brewers cup JUDGE + VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

The US Brewers Cup Competition could not be facilitated without the dedicated on-site support of it’s Judges and Volunteers. Joining the ranks of either group can be intimidating for a first timer, however, there is so much value and opportunity for professional development that can come from your dedicated participation.

There is no pre-requisite for signing up to Judge. Judges will be approved to judge after passing the Calibration Workshop that takes place the day before the start of Competition.