http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/2006/03/wrbc-2006-event/ Rants and Raves on Espresso Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:21:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/2006/03/wrbc-2006-event/#comment-894 Espresso News and Reviews - TheShot.coffeeratings.com » Dealing with coffee customers: Certified Coffee Pusher Tue, 27 Feb 2007 03:00:11 +0000 http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/?p=97#comment-894 [...] Btw, Gabe and his former partner in Ritual crime, Ryan Brown, will be judging at the 2007 Western Regional Barista Competition (WRBC) next month in Petaluma (March 16-18). I probably won’t make the trek this time around. But this year, as at last year’s event, they promise to stage the 4th Machine (arguably my favorite part) in addition to some educational seminars for both industry pros and the home geeks. [...] [...] Btw, Gabe and his former partner in Ritual crime, Ryan Brown, will be judging at the 2007 Western Regional Barista Competition (WRBC) next month in Petaluma (March 16-18). I probably won’t make the trek this time around. But this year, as at last year’s event, they promise to stage the 4th Machine (arguably my favorite part) in addition to some educational seminars for both industry pros and the home geeks. [...]

]]> http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/2006/03/wrbc-2006-event/#comment-397 Espresso News and Reviews - TheShot.coffeeratings.com » Trip Report: Barefoot Coffee Roasters Sat, 23 Dec 2006 21:48:13 +0000 http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/?p=97#comment-397 [...] For espresso, I first sampled their Bare Espresso — a double shot made with a standard blend ($2). They served it with a medium brown crema without distinctive markings or froth, and it was a little lighter in color and thickness than I expected (or experienced at the WRBC’s The 4th Machine). The cup had a sweet, herbal earthiness with a lot of bright, acidic notes, but the body was surprisingly lighter. [...] [...] For espresso, I first sampled their Bare Espresso — a double shot made with a standard blend ($2). They served it with a medium brown crema without distinctive markings or froth, and it was a little lighter in color and thickness than I expected (or experienced at the WRBC’s The 4th Machine). The cup had a sweet, herbal earthiness with a lot of bright, acidic notes, but the body was surprisingly lighter. [...]

]]> http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/2006/03/wrbc-2006-event/#comment-37 TheShot.coffeeratings.com » 2006 Western Regional Barista Competition: Part 2, The Honor Roll Tue, 07 Mar 2006 02:20:06 +0000 http://theshot.coffeeratings.com/?p=97#comment-37 [...] TheShot.coffeeratings.com « 2006 Western Regional Barista Competition: Part 1, The Event 2006 Western Regional Barista Competition: Part 2, The Honor Roll [...] [...] TheShot.coffeeratings.com « 2006 Western Regional Barista Competition: Part 1, The Event 2006 Western Regional Barista Competition: Part 2, The Honor Roll [...]

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