Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE) 2012

[MICE]

Re: Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE) 2012

We have now opened up registration for the MICE public day on Sunday 6th May.

As a CSer you are entitled to 2 free tickets to the public day (valued at $20 each).

Simply click here: http://www.infosalons.com.au/coffee12mpub/register.asp and fill out your details.
Enter the promo code SNOBS01 to get your free voucher. Make sure you bring this voucher with you (1 per person) for free entry.

Come along on Sunday and dont miss:

AASCA Australian Barista Championships Finals
AASCA Australian Latte Art Finals
Sample alternative coffee brewing methods from the Brew Bar
On-stand roasting
Live music

Educational classes are being held by Coffee Logic throughout the event:
Triangulation
Sensory Skills
Introduction to Cupping

To book your place at one of these classes visit www.coffeelogic.com

[tasadam]

Re: Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE) 2012

Just thought I would ask here because I am having trouble finding out from anywhere else...
In case anyone is in the know...
The Barista judging calibration is to be held on Thursday 3rd May. Nobody can currently tell me what time and duration this goes for, or the venue.
I am coming to Melbourne, have joined AASCA and have printed my entry pass for this fantastic three day event.
My primary purpose for this trip to Melbourne is to see a specialist to have a cast replaced on my foot following recent surgery. This is also scheduled for 3rd May. I am trying to find out whether I need to change the appointment time so I can attend the judging calibration.
Does anyone know the times?
I want to do the judging calibration so I can make myself available as a sensory judge if needed, following my participation as a sensory judge in the recent Tas Barista Championships (mentioned HERE).

[Andy]

Re: Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE) 2012

Sounds like a question for AASCA not CoffeeSnobs or MICE.

Drop an email to judges@aasca.com and someone should get back to you.
https://www.aasca.com/competitions/2012-aasca-australian-coffee-competition-judges-and-volunteers/

...although you might need a couple more years judging to get a gig at the Nationals. There are always tons of people putting their hand up for the Nationals and the head judge tends to select those with the most experiance first. Still... you wont know if you dont ask.

Speaking of the Nationals...

Only a few weeks till MICE

As a CSer you are entitled to 2 free tickets to the public day

Remember that CSrs using the code: SNOBS01
...get free entry on Sunday 6th May if you register prior
http://www.infosalons.com.au/coffee12mpub/register.asp

(If multiple people are going you will have to each register online)

8-)

[yeeza]

Re: Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE) 2012

Hey tasadam,
yup the judges calibration is on the Thursday 2nd. From memory in the past years the calibration was after lunch time.... I think.
Like Andy said, the judges are mostly chosen on experience, but there is definitely a unofficial system of putting less experienced judges with more experienced. Performance is also monitored during the competitions for potential judges for the finals etc.

[Andy]

Re: Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE) 2012

MICE - Starts this Friday

Wow, this has come about really fast.

The 2012 Melbourne International Coffee Expo and the Australian Specialty Coffee Assn Championships start this week.

Its going to be a great 3 days of trade show and competitions. The venue has the competition floor right in the middle and the trade stands surround it so there should always be something to see or do.

Should be a blast!

[tasadam]

Re: Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE) 2012

Hey tasadam,
yup the judges calibration is on the Thursday 2nd. From memory in the past years the calibration was after lunch time.... I think.
Like Andy said, the judges are mostly chosen on experience, but there is definitely a unofficial system of putting less experienced judges with more experienced. Performance is also monitored during the competitions for potential judges for the finals etc.

Thanks, Ive got it sussed and my name is in the hat. Dont know whether I will be selected to do any, but have made myself available and known. I have received the information on the calibration sessions and am thinking about going to both.

Can anyone tell me... I am flying in on Wednesday. I want to obtain a printed copy of the official showguide. I assume it will be in one of the papers, does anyone know if thats right? Or whether they are for sale anywhere?
Theres LOTS I want to check out and no way will I be able to find it by viewing that PDF file on my iPhone.

[tasadam]

Re: Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE) 2012

By the way, if any fellow CSers were looking for me to say gday, that would be good.
Im going to be there Friday as well as Saturday until mid afternoon, after which I must head for the airport.
Im fairly easy to spot at the moment, I am on crutches with a right foot issue.
The crutches are the alloy type with the grey armbands. And Im pretty slim.
Cheers,
Adam.

[greenman]

Re: Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE) 2012

By the way, if any fellow CSers were looking for me to say gday, that would be good.
Im going to be there Friday as well as Saturday until mid afternoon, after which I must head for the airport.
Im fairly easy to spot at the moment, I am on crutches with a right foot issue.
The crutches are the alloy type with the grey armbands. And Im pretty slim.
Cheers,
Adam.

cant wait to get over there and into the action, I will keep an eye out for you Adam

[LindaD]

Re: Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE) 2012

Andy,

Did you get my email I sent you?

-Linda

[greenman]

Re: Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE) 2012

Watch the AASCA championships May 4-6 at M.I.C.E. live on:--

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/gun-barista-challenge

[>Casa Espresso]

Re: Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE) 2012

Hi fellow snobs
I still have two three day passes to MICE that we are giving away.
They are trade passes and will get you in any of the three days. Only condition is that you come and say hello to me at the dAncap stand. (#60) Email me back if anyone is interested.
Would probably have to picked up from our showroom in Brighton.
Cheers
Antony

[iCoffee]

Re: Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE) 2012

Would love to go but alas i dont have the time...

Anyone know if there will be new model releases of prosumer machines at MICE?

[tasadam]

Re: Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE) 2012

I want to obtain a printed copy of the official showguide. I assume it will be in one of the papers, does anyone know if thats right? Or whether they are for sale anywhere?

I have one now, Craig from Veneziano was kind enough to let me take one from there.

[au_d2]

Re: Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE) 2012

Would love to go but alas i dont have the time...

Anyone know if there will be new model releases of prosumer machines at MICE?

Dont know about Prosumer machines .. but Spoil yourself .. you know you deserve it. .... because the new Kees Van Der Westen is being launched: The SPIRIT ..

Cant wait to see it flesh and test it out.

Im fortunate to be using his Mirage Veloce currently .. thats pure magic.

[TC]

Re: Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE) 2012

ECA will have the R58 on show.