Welcome Coffee Roasters

Everything you need to know about Golden Bean The Americas 2026 competition and conference.

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  • SAVE THE DATE

    30th September - 3rd October 2026

    Theme: Viking

  • LOCATION

    The Art Hotel Denver, Curio Collection by Hilton,

    1201 Broadway,Denver, CO 80203USA

    A discounted room block has been reserved at The ART Hotel exclusively for Golden Bean attendees. We encourage you to reserve your room early, as availability is limited.

    For hotel information and to book your stay, please visit:
    Golden Bean 2026 Hotel Reservations

Check Out the 2026 Program

2026 PROGRAM

  • ENTER NOW

    • Enter now for your chance to be a Golden Bean medalist, OR be in the running to become OVERALL CHAMPION by entering into:
    1. Category 1: Espresso
    2. Category 2: Milk Based &
    3. Category 3: Pour Over / Filter

    * $150 USD per coffee entry.

    Enter Now 

  • ATTENDANCE

    Network over the conference with like-minded passionate coffee roasters, while peer-judging coffees from all over The Americas.

    • $550 USD for all days or $200 USD per day.
    • Or with ever 6 coffees entries, you will receive 1x Golden Bean VIP attendance ticket.
    Purchase ticket 

  • SEND ENTRIES TO

    ATTN: Greg Davis
    The Art Hotel Denver - 1201 Broadway
    Denver
    CO, 80203
    USA

    *All Entries must arrive by mail by 5pm Friday 25th September 2026*

    *If you bring coffee with you, please deliver on Tuesday 29th of September 2026*

    Send entries in UNBRANDED 500g (1lb) bags.

    Instructions 

  • NETWORKING & SOCIAL EVENTS

    Chat with others who know exactly what you are talking about!

    Being able to exchange ideas and talk shop is what past attendees have mentioned they love most about attending. Social events will be scattered throughout the Conference.

  • COFFEE JUDGING

    Take part in tasting and judging some of the best coffee from around the world.

    The day will be full of coffee tasting that everyone in attendance can take part in.

  • HEAR FROM INDUSTRY EXPERTS

    Hear from industry experts about the latest technology and innovation and well as great stories about the coffee roasting industry.

    Sponsors will take to the stage and showcase everything you will need to know to further your coffee business.

  • GREEN BEAN & SUPPLIER ZONE

    Leading Green Bean Zone suppliers will showcase their beans that you can get your hands on for your business.
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Are you the best coffee roaster in The Americas?

To become the overall Golden Bean Champion, and take home a custom Reg Barber made Golden Bean Trophy, roasters need to enter a coffee into three categories:

Espresso, Milk-Based & Filter

Winners of all other categories are awarded Gold, Silver and Bronze medals, but scores do not contribute to Overall Champion.

To become the Overall Small Chain-Store Champion, you need to enter into:

Small Chain-Store Espresso, Small Chain-Store Milk & Small Chain-Store Filter

To become the Overall Large Chain-Store Champion, you need to enter into:

Large Chain-Store Espresso, Large Chain-Store Milk & LargeChain-Store Filter

Submit Your Coffee

Brewing Parameters

Espresso

Machine: Sanremo F18

Tamping: Tamping Puqpress 15kg

Brewhead: Set at 200°F

Basket: 21g

Dose: 20g

Ratio: 1:2

Yield: 20g in basket with a yield of between 40-43g (this is split into 2 servings)

Extraction: 25-28 second extraction split into two servings

Cups: 4oz (takeout cup)

Milk Based

Espresso: Same settings as Espresso

Cup size: 8oz Takeaway Cup

Milk: 40g HP Hoods Whole Milk per Serve/Cup (1:2 ratio)

Pour Over / Filter

Machine: Behmor Filter

Type: Pour over

Calibration: Altitude calibrated

Water: 900ml (30 fl. oz) of BWT filtered water

Dose: 60g filter ground – Medium

Temperature: 93°C (200°F)

Bloom: 45 seconds

Yield: Will yield 2 x 225ml (17.6 fl. oz) cups of coffee +/- 5%

Alternative Milk

Espresso: Same settings as Espresso

Cup size: 8oz takeaway cup

Milk type: 40g Planet Oat – Oat Milk per Serve/Cup (1:2 ratio)

Decaf

See 'Milk Based' brewing parameters.

Elite

See 'Pour Over / Filter' brewing parameters.

Espresso: Chain-Store / Franchise Retail

See 'Espresso' brewing parameters.

Milk Based: Chain-Store / Franchise Retail

See 'Milk Based' brewing parameters.

Filter: Chain-Store / Franchise Retail

See 'Pour Over / Filter' brewing parameters.

Super Automatic by Eversys

Machine: Eversys Shotmaster M/Classic

Brewhead set at 200 Fahrenheit

16g in, 36g out

20-24 seconds extraction split into two shots

9bar extraction pressure

200ºF

No preinfusion

Medium tamping pressure (~25psi)

Single Serve (K-Cup) by iFillsystems

Machine: Keurig Pod Machine

Type: Single Serve (K-Cup)

Calibration: Lab Grinder set for 425 microns. The fill level for each pod was precisely measured at 12 grams.

Water: Water to coffee ratio was 14 to 1 (170 grams to 12 grams of water)

Dose: 30g filter ground – Medium

Temperature: Six-ounce brew at 200F brew temperature with 1:15 brew time.

Steps to sending in your coffee entry

1. Send one plain bag of coffee per entry: 1 x (500g) sample for judging for each of the categories you are entering.

2. You can enter a maximum of 6 coffee entries per category per roaster. 6 entries will get you a FREE VIP attendance ticket.

3. Write the corresponding category number on your bag.

4. Print ‘packing slip’ for each coffee and STAPLE to each entered bag (this will be removed prior to the event).

5. DO NOT write your business name on the coffee bags.

6. *All Entries must arrive by mail by 5pm Friday 25th September 2026*

*If you bring coffee with you, please deliver on Tuesday 29th of September 2026*

7. Send to:
ATTN: Greg Davis
The Art Hotel Denver - 1201 Broadway
Denver
CO, 80203
USA