Preview
Explore the science behind cocktails, with experimentation in acid-base balance, clarification techniques and innovative flavour pairings.
A technique-led round: clarification, fat-washing, carbonation, sous-vide infusion, foams and spherification. Judged on precision, on understanding why a technique works, and on whether the science improves the drink rather than simply decorating it.
Round 2 at a glance
- Date: Monday 2 August 2027
- Time: doors 5:00 PM, competition from 7:00 PM
- Venue: Melbourne, venue to be announced
- Tests: Technical control
Why this round
Separates craft from spectacle early in the season and gives the panel a clean read on fundamentals.
What the judges are looking for
- Precision and repeatability
- Explaining the method
- Technique in service of flavour
Tickets
- General Admission: $15 in advance, $25 at the door (limited door sales)
- Food & Drink Package: $400 per table of 5 ($80 per person), 6 tables per round
- Full Series Package: $120 per person for all eight rounds
Prices include GST. Book on Events & Tickets
How the night runs
All 12 teams compete in six head-to-head match-ups. Each match-up is an Individual match and a Team match, seven minutes each, scored on TASTE by a five-judge panel. The round also includes a Mystery Box element, judged on its own, with a bonus for the winner. Teams earn Championship points by their place on the night.