AASCA - Vic Latte Art and Barista comp 8th-9th Nov

[andy]

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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 Australias current Barista champion ROASTING coffee!)




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



Zoes 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

[roknee]

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itd 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?

[andy]

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On a perfect spring day in Melbourne, down by the waterfront....




The states top baristas and latte artists met to tame the new green monster the WBC spec Nuova Simonelli

[roknee]

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awesome stuff guys
ill bet it was two V close contests

thanks for the post eugene
lets have those pics now eh? (pretty please)

[E-Gene]

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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

[E-Gene]

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I took some photos of the event today with a friends camera. Will try and get it off him alnd post them up tomorrow. Will also be there tomorrow with my camera.

[andy]

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Great stuff Luca, thanks for posting the results so far, I had to work today (just got home) but Ill 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.

Ill look forward to seeing everyone compete in the finals and will try and shoot a few pics for this thread so CSrs interstate can have a look too.

...just dont expect photos of Sids quality.

[yeeza]

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Wow, thats a finals line-up Im glad Im not a part of! Theres definitely some talent in there.

[sjames]

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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.

Cheers,
Simon.

[roknee]

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thanks for the update luca!

[luca]

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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 hes going to have a rap throwdown with Nolan on the decks. Or maybe not.

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

Simon - Michels
Nolan - Liar Liar
Taylor - BBB
Jesse - Dancing Goat
Zoe - Coffee Hit
Caleb - Five Senses

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

Cheers,

Luca

[roknee]

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so like, whats been happening today at the Vic comps??????

[Jameskilby]

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Does anyone know the full line up of competitors?

Id love to know, Im stuck at work all weekend.

[dsgfh]

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Slightly off topic, but will First Pour be open on Saturday David given I expect (almost) everyone to be down helping/supporting?

[andy]

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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.

Im hoping to get there on Sunday, come and say gday.