Friday, November 18, 2011

Fan Friday: Barista Comps

I've been a Flake (cf: lazy, forgetful, pre-occupied, unattentive, or overextended)....


That  being said*, Sprudge.com just leaked us the US Regional Barista Champs schedule...



January 27–29
Northwest Regional Barista Competition, hosted by Dillanos Coffee Roasters
Tacoma, Washington
Open to baristas in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming.
Judges’ certification takes place all day on January 26.
February 10–11
Southeast Regional Barista Competition, host TBD
Atlanta, Georgia
Open to baristas in Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and Florida
Judges’ certification takes place all day February 9.
February 25–26
Northeast Regional Barista Competition, hosted by Dallis Bros. Coffee Roasters
New York, New York
Open to baristas in Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, Maine, New York, and Pennsylvania
Judges’ certification class takes place all day on February 24.
March 9–11
Southwest Regional Barista Competition, hosted by Verve Coffee Roasters
Santa Cruz, California
Open to baristas in California, Hawaii, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico
Judges’ certification takes place all day on March 8.
TBC (end of March -- 23-25, and early April 6-8)  for North Central and South Central Regional Barista Competition


Leading up to Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) 24th Annual Conference and Expo in Portland, Oregon April 19–22, 2012 for the United States Barista Championship.


I Can talk about the USBC, because the CBC has already been crowned!! 




*My Lovely Friend "L" famous lead-up phrase

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