Welcome to the 2008 Western Regional Barista Competition!


Pacific Bay Coffee Co. & Micro-Roastery is proud to be this year’s host of what has grown to be the largest regional competition in the country. We are especially excited to host this year’s competition in Berkeley, well known as a cultural and culinary center, and perfectly aligned with our mission to bring a greater awareness of the specialty coffee industry to the public. This event would not have been possible without the contributions from our 100+ volunteers, 50+ sponsors, 16 roasters, 30+ judges, and 36 competitors—to all of whom we extend our deepest thanks.

Since 2004, Pacific Bay Coffee Co. and our crew of passionate coffee aficionados have offered a unique coffee experience at our independently owned and operated specialty coffee house and roastery in Walnut Creek. All of our coffees our sourced for their unique character and quality, and are roasted in small batches to ensure freshness and accentuate flavor. Our new Berkeley facility offers a wholesale coffee and barista training program designed for cafes, bakeries, and restaurants. We hope you’ll come visit us soon!

Kerry & John Laird
Pacific Bay Coffee Co. & Micro-Roastery

Host

Platinum

 

Silver

 

Bronze

          
      
          

    

 

Espresso Machine Sponsor

Media Sponsor

Grinder Sponsor

Water Sponsor

Decor Sponsor

Welcome Reception Co-sponsor

Saturday Night Party

Star Patron

       

      

       

     

Patron

   

   

Fan Club

               

      

People's Donuts

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WRBC08 Program
   


EVENTS SCHEDULE


Friday, March 28th:
4th Machine/Clover
9am–5pm
Competition, Round 1
9am–5pm
Welcome Reception
7pm

Saturday, March 29th:
4th Machine/Clover
9am–5pm
Competition, Round 2
9am–5pm
Speaker: Ken Davids
9:30am
Sensory Skills Classes
10:30am & 2pm
Speaker: Terry Ziniewicz
1pm
Speaker: Mike & John
4:30pm
Speaker: Robert Brewer
5pm
Finalists Announced & Preliminary Awards
5:30pm

Sunday, March 30th:
4th Machine/Clover
10am–2pm
Competition Finals
10:30am–1pm
Speaker: Sarah Allen
1pm
Awards Ceremony
1:30pm