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Nov 3^rd, 2008, 11:23pm

Seems like a well kept secret this year Huh

...the AASCA Victorian Championship is on at the Docklands this weekend.

SEE DAVID'S SCHEDULE UPDATE BELOW

Victorian Latte Art Championships
When: Saturday, November 8 - 10am - 5pm

Victorian Barista Competition
When: Sunday, November 9 - 10am - 5pm

Where:
The Beach Club
Level 1, Shop 120-122,
427 Docklands Drive,
Waterfront City, Docklands
Melbourne.

Melways Map 2E D4

Google Map:
http://tinyurl.com/5n4lsz

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daniel0110 Newbie Offline CoffeeSnob Posts: 1	Re: AASCA - Vic Latte Art and Barista comp 8th-9th Reply #1 - Nov 4^th, 2008, 7:01pm Dear Andy, Just wondering if it's open entry? If not, how can i regist? Thanks for your information!
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Reply #2 - Nov 4^th, 2008, 7:29pm

I have no idea if entries are still being taken, sorry Daniel.
Best bet would be to call Nathan on 0438 770 087, he will know.

Some other links of potential interest...

WBC Rules (read em twice, they really are the difference between cheers and tears!):
http://www.worldbaristachampionship.com/downloads.htm

The AASCA entry forms:
http://www.aasca.com/documents/barista-championship-application.doc
http://www.aasca.com/documents/latte-art-championship-application.doc

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Wushoes - David S OlSmokey CS Roasted Biz Offline Posts: 2221 Melbourne Gender:	Re: AASCA - Vic Latte Art and Barista comp 8th-9th Reply #3 - Nov 5^th, 2008, 1:15am Entries are still being taken as far as I know...get cracking!!
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Reply #4 - Nov 5^th, 2008, 4:09pm

Just a quick update, I've spoken to someone from the AASCA committee, and here is the schedule for this weekend

Saturday:

10am - 4pm
Victorian Barista Championships qualifiers

Sunday:

10am - 2pm
Victorian Barista Championships finals

2pm - 4pm
Victorian Latte Art Championships

4pm
Announcements and drinks

Cheers,

David

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Reply #6 - Nov 5^th, 2008, 10:20pm

Hi ACog,
only if they cheer!

Of course everyone is encouraged go come along and checkout the two days of comps. There is usally a coffee cart setup and all the baristas jump on the cart after their heats, its a great chance to try some competition coffee made by the best in the state.

I'm hoping to get there on Sunday, come and say g'day.

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James K GreenBean Offline CoffeeSnob Posts: 32 Melbourne Gender:	Re: AASCA - Vic Latte Art and Barista comp 8th-9th Reply #8 - Nov 7^th, 2008, 6:48am Does anyone know the full line up of competitors? I'd love to know, I'm stuck at work all weekend.
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Reply #10 - Nov 8^th, 2008, 10:34pm

Hey Kids,

14 competitors, 6 qualified for a rockin' finals tomorrow and quite polished performances all around.

Latte art is always a good one and there are no shortage of heavy-hitters competing tomorrow.

Great MCing by David S - I hear that tomorrow he's going to have a rap throwdown with Nolan on the decks. Or maybe not.

From memory, the finalists are, in no particular order:

Simon - Michel's
Nolan - Liar Liar
Taylor - BBB
Jesse - Dancing Goat
Zoe - Coffee Hit
Caleb - Five Senses

Unfortunately, I'm not going to be there tomorrow (probably should have studied rather than judged today) but hope that everyone has fun and I'm sure that it'll be great.

Cheers,

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Reply #12 - Nov 8^th, 2008, 11:01pm

Thanks for judging today Luca. I know how heavy your study workload is, and your palate sure copped a workout today (I think we had a pool of 7 judges in total with only 5 able to swing through tech and sensory for 14 competitors). In fact a big thanks to all of the judges and volunteers who are making it possible to compete this weekend. David Makin has done a huge amount of the organising, and has done an amazing job pulling it all together with very few resources.

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Simon.

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Reply #14 - Nov 9^th, 2008, 12:53am

Great stuff Luca, thanks for posting the results so far, I had to work today (just got home) but I'll be there tomorrow... tag teams!

Well done Simon, we all knew you would romp it into the final and big congrats to CoffeeSnobs site sponsor Zoe at Coffee Hit, great to see you get up to speed so quickly.

I'll look forward to seeing everyone compete in the finals and will try and shoot a few pics for this thread so CS'rs interstate can have a look too.

...just don't expect photo's of Sid's quality.

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Reply #16 - Nov 9^th, 2008, 6:19pm

Awesome State finals today with some of the best competitors the competition has seen.

2009 Victorian Barista Campionships
1st Place - Jesse Hyde (Dancing Goat) Veneziano
2nd Place - Zoe Delany (Coffeehit) Veneziano
3rd Place - Nolan Hirte (Liar Liar) Five Senses

2009 Victorian Latte Art Championships
1st Place - Erin Sampson (Primary) Veneziano
2nd Place - David Seng (1st Pour) Veneziano
3rd Place - Kirby Berlin (Maling Room) Maling Room

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roknee OlSmokey Online Posts: 683 melbourne Gender:	Re: AASCA - Vic Latte Art and Barista comp 8th-9th Reply #17 - Nov 9^th, 2008, 9:02pm awesome stuff guys ill bet it was two V close contests thanks for the post eugene lets have those pics now eh? (pretty please)
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Andy Freeman Admin Group Offline andy@coffeesnobs Posts: 8977 Australia Gender:	Re: AASCA - Vic Latte Art and Barista comp 8th-9th Reply #18 - Nov 9^th, 2008, 10:22pm On a perfect spring day in Melbourne, down by the waterfront.... The states top barista's and latte artists met to tame the new green monster the WBC spec Nuova Simonelli
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roknee OlSmokey Online Posts: 683 melbourne Gender:	Re: AASCA - Vic Latte Art and Barista comp 8th-9th Reply #19 - Nov 9^th, 2008, 10:26pm it'd ne good to hear some feedback on the "new green monster" from the guys and gals who played with the simonelli before and during the comp.... andy thanks for the pics. eugene - u got some action shots? was sid there?
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Reply #20 - Nov 9^th, 2008, 10:43pm

DJ Mick was on hand to mix some tunes and Debb entered the scores...

Zoe from Coffee Hit (CoffeeSnobs site sponsor) using a blend that she and David put together (El Salvador and Honduras I think) which was roasted by David Makin.
(I can see a potential demarcation dispute with Australia's current Barista champion ROASTING coffee!)
Wink

Zoe doses the next shot while previous pour oozes...

Zoe's signature drink was reduced muscatel grapes, poured over an espresso shot and about 50ml of sparkling mineral water added just before the judges try it (to give bubbles).

I REALLY want to try this one. Simple and I assume a great explosion of coffee and fruit cake flavours.

The judges in shot are: The Vic cupping champ Tom, CoffeeSnob Nim, Mel from the Coffee Academy and Jeff from Da Vinci

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Andy Freeman Admin Group Offline andy@coffeesnobs Posts: 8977 Australia Gender:	Re: AASCA - Vic Latte Art and Barista comp 8th-9th Reply #21 - Nov 9^th, 2008, 10:47pm Nolan had two vinyl record turntables on the bench to mix his own tunes... ...while pulling shots!
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Reply #23 - Nov 9^th, 2008, 11:00pm

Talor from BBB had her first shot at the comp and made the finals, nice work!

The pour oozes into the cap cups...

Dosing is a blur in competition...

Milk and pour...

Industry dedication in ink.
Talor has an awesome coffee tattoo with flowers, leaves and cherry on her leg. Nice art Talor, and we thought we were dedcated to the bean!

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Andy Freeman Admin Group Offline andy@coffeesnobs Posts: 8977 Australia Gender:	Re: AASCA - Vic Latte Art and Barista comp 8th-9th Reply #24 - Nov 9^th, 2008, 11:07pm Jesse Hyde who worked for CS Sponsor Pioneer Coffee Roastery and more recently at Erin's Primary Cafe is about to open his own place in the CBD - Dancing Goat. Nice mouse-tail pour in the backgroud, close attention to milk temp in the foreground Done this before...
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Reply #25 - Nov 9^th, 2008, 11:19pm

Barista Winners:

Zoe - CoffeeHit (sooo close, Barista runner up)

David - Veneziano (sooo close, Latte Art runner up)

Kirby - Maling Room presented by Nuova Simoneli's Francesco Giordano.
(a trophy first time out, top effort Kirby)

Jesse Hyde - 2009 Victorian Barista Champion
(a great way to open a new cafe)

Erin Sampson - 2009 Victorian Latte Art Champion
(we all knew it was only a matter of time, well done Erin)

Another great AASCA event has been run and won. So many people donate huge amounts of their time and superhuman efforts to make these comps run smoothly.

If you would like to help at a coffee event around the country please contact AASCA.

There is something for everyone to do who has a passion for coffee and you learn so much more by helping on the ground.

www.aasca.com

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syd GreenBean Offline CoffeeSnob Posts: 23	Re: AASCA - Vic Latte Art and Barista comp 8th-9th Reply #26 - Nov 10^th, 2008, 12:23am Hi everyone - here is the first batch of photos: http://thelows.org/09VicBarChamp/ I'll put the shots of the competitors up in the next day or so... Best, -SL
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Cleanskin Jase OlSmokey Offline Posts: 639 Brisbane Gender:	Re: AASCA - Vic Latte Art and Barista comp 8th-9th Reply #28 - Nov 10^th, 2008, 11:25am WOOHOO!!! Go Jesse!!!
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Andy Freeman Admin Group Offline andy@coffeesnobs Posts: 8977 Australia Gender:	Re: AASCA - Vic Latte Art and Barista comp 8th-9th Reply #31 - Nov 10^th, 2008, 11:40am Quote: WOOHOO!!! Go Jesse!!! You will be happy to know that he mentioned his Pioneer Roastery heritage a few times through the day when he had the mic in hand.
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