NERBC 2008

Published January 2008

The Specialty Coffee Association of America presents the 2008 Northeast Regional Barista Competition (NERBC), hosted by Gimme! Coffee. This year is the second annual and we're bringing it home to Ithaca, in the heart of the Finger Lakes wine district. We're hosting the show in the vaudeville-era State Theatre.

Northeast Regional Barista Competition

April 10-12, 2008
State Theatre
Ithaca, New York

Coffee and Community

In addition to gathering some of the finest baristas on the east coast to compete, we're also running educational coffee workshops throughout the semi-finals — a little something for everyone.

• Chat with industry professionals
• Attend workshops
• Meet featured baristas
• Enjoy espresso all day on demand!

Calling All Baristas

Compete in the 2008 Northeast Regional Barista Competition and you could win an all-expenses paid trip to the National Barista Championship in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

• Competitors prepare 4 espressos, 4 cappuccinos, and 4 specialty drinks in 15 minutes
• Judges evaluate taste, presentation, espresso technique, and coffee knowledge to pick a winner
• The NERBC is open to all baristas from NY, CT, RI, MA, ME, VT, or NH
• Spaces are limited! Competitors are admitted on a first come, first serve basis
• Competitor info and registration (SCAA site)

How to Get Involved

So you're not ready to compete this year? You can still get involved — and get a headstart on next year's competition. Participate by:

• Training as a competition judge
• Volunteering to help run the competition
• Or, just come to enjoy the free show
• More info (SCAA site)

Thank You Sponsors

With more than twice the number of competitors, this year's NERBC competition was far bigger and better than last year's. None of this would be possible without the generous contributions made by our corporate sponsors. Just as many hands make light work, many sponsors make a happy host. Thank you to all our sponsors!

Platinum Sponsor:

DaVinci Gourmet

Silver Sponsors:

Bodum, Nuova Simonelli

Machine Sponsor:

Franke Coffee Systems

Bronze Sponsors:

AmCafe, Paragon Coffee Importers, San Cristobal, Cafe Imports, Josuma, Royal Coffee Importers, Pacific Foods, Shortstop Deli, Ellis Coffee, Visions Espresso Service

Smallwares Sponsor:

Espresso Parts Northwest

Water Sponsor:

Cirqua

Milk Sponsor:

Evans Farmhouse

Dinner Sponsor:

Carriage House Cafe

Media Sponsors:

Barista Magazine, Fresh Cup

Barista Community Sponsors:

American Barista & Coffee School, Barista Exchange, CoffeeGeek

Photography Sponsor:

Jon Reis

Many thanks to:

The Artisan Cafe, Barista Pro Shop, Barrington Coffee Roasting Company, Blendtec, Cafe El Beit, Cafe Grumpy, Cafe Kubal, Cayuga Radio Group, Coffee Labs, Coffee Mania, Compak, Dallis Coffee, Erin Ledhe, Felicia's Atomic Lounge, Fingerlakes School of Massage, Gorilla Coffee Roasters, Greenstar Cooperative Market, Hilton Garden Inn, Ithaca Beer Company, Ithaca Coffee Company, Ithaca College, Ithaca Fine Chocolates, Joe Glo, Kenny Broadwell, Kyla Lovell, Mimi Wysong, Monin Syrups, Organic Valley, Phaelon Coffee, Purity Ice Cream, Queen of Tarts, Rattleware, Reg Barber, Roast Magazine