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

[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.

[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

[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)

[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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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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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

[Andy]

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Nolan had two vinyl record turntables on the bench to mix his own tunes...



...while pulling shots!

[Andy]

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CoffeeSnob Simon uses his secret weapon to pull great shots... mental telepathy!



In shot is CSr David Sengs grinder timer and a really cool looking Aussie designed and made tamper.




Great looking pours...



Simons coffee cheese cake sig drink. It sounded and looked great!

[Andy]

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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!

[Andy]

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Jesse Hyde who worked for CS Sponsor Pioneer Coffee Roastery and more recently at Erins 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...

[Andy]

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Barista Winners:



Zoe - CoffeeHit (sooo close, Barista runner up)



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



Kirby - Maling Room presented by Nuova Simonelis 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)



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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



8-)

[syd]

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Hi everyone - here is the first batch of photos:
http://thelows.org/09VicBarChamp/

Ill put the shots of the competitors up in the next day or so...

Best,
-SL

[yeeza]

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http://www.theage.com.au/news/entertainment/epicure/meet-the-baristi-of-your-dreams/2008/11/09/1226165385513.html

[pie_in_ear]

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WOOHOO!!! Go Jesse!!!

[fatboy_1999]

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"I used to play guitar full-time for a living," Hyde said. "Coffee geeks will never be rock stars. Slash (former lead guitarist of Guns N Roses) is way cooler than David Makin."

Thems fightin words!