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The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) has officially designated Option-O as the Qualified Filter Grinder Sponsor for the World Brewers Cup (WBrC) for the 2026–2029 competition cycle. Featuring the LAGOM 01 Grinder, this marks the first dedicated “Qualified” sponsorship in the history of the Brewers Cup, establishing a new technical benchmark for the global manual brewing community.
Precision Engineering Meets Competition Excellence Option-O, founded in Melbourne, Australia, is renowned for its human-centered engineering and commitment to precision. The LAGOM 01 was selected to provide competitors with a seamless workflow and unparalleled grind consistency, ensuring that the diverse flavor profiles of their coffee are showcased with absolute clarity on the world stage.
2026 Rules & Regulations: A New Era of Standardization In addition to the sponsorship announcement, the SCA has released the 2026 World Brewers Cup Rules and Regulations. This update introduces a pivotal shift in competition standards: for the first time, sponsor-provided grinders will be mandatory in both Compulsory and Open Service rounds. This evolution ensures world-class conditions for all participants and maintains the high technical integrity of the championship.
Key enhancements for the 2026 season include: * Mandatory Equipment: Standardized grinding requirements across all competition rounds.
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Workflow Optimization: Extended stage setup time for Open Service.
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Simplified Service: Removal of the previously required additional service vessel.
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Operational Clarity: Refined timing, penalty definitions, and a fixed six-competitor Final Round.
Event Schedule The 2026 World Brewers Cup will anchor the World of Coffee Brussels, taking place at the Brussels Expo from June 25–27, 2026. Full documentation of the updated regulations is available at wcc.coffee/rules-regulations.
