What started as twenty-something people gathering in a dining room to geek out over vacuum-pots and 2am shots of espresso has more than tripled into a shop full of hungry-to-learn and eager-to-compete locals who are even quicker to form long lasting bonds over the one thing they all have in common... a sincere interest in this mysterious caffeinated substance!
Chris Deferio (of The Coffee Institute) wowed us with his finesse and left our mouths watering after his barista demonstration. (And I'm sure I'm not the only one who has already looked into buying a smoker- I mean, who ever thought of this?) Kane Holbrook, Matt Galyon, and Kenny Smith peaked our interest with different brewing methods all evening while Quills' own Eric Bray made sure our cups were never empty with endless french-presses of Ethiopian Morde Cafe... and certainly the night never would have been the same without the antics and quirky commentary of Chris Heiniger. (Extra thanks to you all!)
Follow this with one healthy dose of competition (judges including local 'celebaristas Ryan Soeder and Jesse Harriott) and the whole lot of us were left with our cups full and our intellecual appetites satisfied.
So, while I am sad to see that this year John King has retired the "Louisville is for Lovers" soundtrack to the city, I'm thrilled to watch a new generation of enthusiasts unfold. Welcome to the coffee map Louisville, KY! The city doesn't even know what hit 'em!
Thanks again, Quills & Prima-Coffee, for hosting this incredible evening and bringing together so many of us in our love for coffee and one another.
-SBW
See some great photos @: Louisville Wedding Photographer courtesy of the great Juan MacClean
P.S. Java Brewing Co. is putting together an all-star cast for their new store opening- if you're looking for a job, please e-mail: sbwelder@hotmail.com Thx, ya'll!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Prima Coffee Barista Bash 001
Prima Coffee will be throwing our first quarterly event, Barista Bash 001 next month. We would love to see all the baristas in Louisville come together and have a good time. Here are the details:
Friday, March 26th at 8pm
Hosted by Quills Coffee at 930 Baxter Ave
Featuring:
Friday, March 26th at 8pm
Hosted by Quills Coffee at 930 Baxter Ave
Featuring:
- A barista routine led by Chris Deferio of the Coffee Institute
- Brewing demos
- Hario equipment
- A super awesome La Marzocco paddle group espresso machine
- A latte art competition judged by Chris Deferio and Jesse Harriott
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Louisville Barista wins at Columbus Jam!
The coffee community in Columbus, OH is pretty killer. There's several great shops, like Luck Bros. and Cafe Brioso, and recently they've been really consistent about holding monthly Barista Jams complete with latte art throw downs.
Louisville barista Kenny Smith just happened to be in town for December's competition and took first place! Perhaps a new rivalry is in the works?
-MJB
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Latte Art Party at the Farmhouse!!!
| Start Time: | Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 6:00pm |
| End Time: | Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 12:00am |
| Location: | Farmhouse Family Farm |
| Address: | 1215 Preston St. Louisville, Ky. 40203 Prepare yourselves, this will be a coffee event that goes down in history! Features Include: $100 cash prize latte art contest! ($5 buy in style) 2 espresso machines Fine coffee from across the globe Delicious treats Chris Heiniger's antics and hilarity! Probably alot more cool and unexpected stuff Bring yourselves, whole milk for the pourin' (kroger and walgreens have it cheap), special cups that you like pouring into (plenty will be provided), your favorite steaming pitcher, snacks that may go well with coffee (optional), and anything else that I have forgotten. Don't Do Drugs (caffeine is an exception) Search on Facebook Events for "Latte Art Party at the Farmhouse!!!" to officially RSVP for the event Love, Kenny |
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
The Biggest Latte Art Party Of The Year...
is going down on December 16th. Request off from work while you still can cause this party is going to be too legit to quit. More info coming soon.
-DB
Friday, November 20, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
"Louisville Barista Jam is a Success!"
There were bright, citrus-y Kenyas, berry-like, clean Ethiopias, the most complex & mouth-watering espresso blends I have ever tasted and more!
Walking about the room throughout the night you would encounter various topics about roasting, coffee growing regions, latte art techniques, brewing options, shot times, and on and on... little niches were forming all around the room just bursting with information and an eagerness to expand on coffee knowledge. (Those who could only stop by for a moment noted later that there was a buzz about the room- a palpable excitement among everyone.)
John Letoto kept us in awe with his presentation of vacuum pot brewing. He was met with a sea of questions to which he answered with detailed attention. (And of course, after tasting the results of this eye-catching brewing method, more than a few people in the room vowed to buy their own vaccum pots in the near future. :)
Throughout the rest of the evening, baristas began pulling shots and trying their hand at latte art designs. Kenny Smith showed off the skills that got him to competitions from Chicago to Seattle and offered up some elaborate demonstrations of various latte designs. This of course was followed up by a latte art Throw Down that got wonderfully loud and competitive in the best of ways.
After cups and cups of coffee, shots and shots of espresso, 10 jugs of milk, bottle after bottle of delicious coffee stouts... the die-hards stuck it out until about 2:00 in the morning saving the rarities of roasts for a sort of 'last call'. (Thus ensuring little sleep for all parties involved from both the excitement and extreme caffeine intake.) I can't help but be thankful for sticking it out until the wee hours of the morning just to soak in the last ounce (literally) of coffee joy.
Thank you, everyone, for not only your participation, but for your exuberant enthusiasm and genuine love for coffee and our growing Louisville coffee community. (You should be proud!)
And of course, a special thanks to John and Kenny for sharing their love and knowledge with us all.
I've been so inspired every day since to improve some part of my barista repertoire of skills and slowly, I'm seeing accomplishments... (see you at the next throw- down! :)
-SBW
P.S. See some of the pictures that have been uploaded at:
Louisville Barista Jam!
Walking about the room throughout the night you would encounter various topics about roasting, coffee growing regions, latte art techniques, brewing options, shot times, and on and on... little niches were forming all around the room just bursting with information and an eagerness to expand on coffee knowledge. (Those who could only stop by for a moment noted later that there was a buzz about the room- a palpable excitement among everyone.)
John Letoto kept us in awe with his presentation of vacuum pot brewing. He was met with a sea of questions to which he answered with detailed attention. (And of course, after tasting the results of this eye-catching brewing method, more than a few people in the room vowed to buy their own vaccum pots in the near future. :)
Throughout the rest of the evening, baristas began pulling shots and trying their hand at latte art designs. Kenny Smith showed off the skills that got him to competitions from Chicago to Seattle and offered up some elaborate demonstrations of various latte designs. This of course was followed up by a latte art Throw Down that got wonderfully loud and competitive in the best of ways.
After cups and cups of coffee, shots and shots of espresso, 10 jugs of milk, bottle after bottle of delicious coffee stouts... the die-hards stuck it out until about 2:00 in the morning saving the rarities of roasts for a sort of 'last call'. (Thus ensuring little sleep for all parties involved from both the excitement and extreme caffeine intake.) I can't help but be thankful for sticking it out until the wee hours of the morning just to soak in the last ounce (literally) of coffee joy.
Thank you, everyone, for not only your participation, but for your exuberant enthusiasm and genuine love for coffee and our growing Louisville coffee community. (You should be proud!)
And of course, a special thanks to John and Kenny for sharing their love and knowledge with us all.
I've been so inspired every day since to improve some part of my barista repertoire of skills and slowly, I'm seeing accomplishments... (see you at the next throw- down! :)
-SBW
P.S. See some of the pictures that have been uploaded at:
Louisville Barista Jam!
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