2013 World Aeropress Championships

And so, without further ado, here at WAC headquarters we’d like to announce some details surrounding the most anticipated Aeropress related competition in the World.

The 2013 competition will be held in Melbourne on Friday 24th May from 7pm until midnight at The Australian Barista Academy –  300 Rosslyn Street, West Melbourne.

Competitors will be feeling the vibe from the Nordic Approach, and their unshakable coffee from the epic Gitchathaini from the Gikanda Cooperative in Nyeri, Kenya will be the coffee for the competitors. This is as f-f-fresh as it gets.

Expect a Super Bowl amount of ridiculousness, with the commentary box filled with expert opinion, interviews and live commentary from the SPRUDGE pundits.

The judging panel will consist of the seasoned authority on Aeropressness from his excellence, Tim Wendelboe. The local aficionado, Fleur Studd of Market Lane will preside and finally the American who is almost now Australian, the cup tasting maestro, Senõr Ben Kaminsky.

For the viewing public, there’ll be burgers from Huxtaburger and fitting Aussie beer and wine.

The WACs will share the limelight with the equally electrifying Five Senses Ping Pong Tournament. You’ll be able to sign up (representing a coffee roaster or cafe, both singles and doubles tournaments) on the night. Huge cash prizes and ping pong glory!

Competitors need announce their willingness to compete via email. Priority will be given to the winners of national competitions. Rules will be updated in the coming days and details on getting your hands on the competition coffee will be posted soon too.

2013 WAC Prizes

Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, we have been able to gather up a pretty cracking smorgasboard of prizes…

World Aeropress Champion 2013

+ A ticket to the Nordic Barista Cup 2013 in Oslo in September by Nordic Barista Cup
+ Flights to and from Oslo for the Nordic Barista Cup from Aerobie
+ Vario-W Grinder provided by Baratza
+ Your own quotation featured on the next Aeropress packaging by Aerobie
+ AeroPress trophy presented by Alan Adler from Aerobie
+ Gold Disk & Gold Disk Fine for AeroPress provided by Able Brewing
+ 3 month Coffee Subscription from Market Lane Coffee
+ 12 Month Subscription to Barista Magazine by Barista Magazine
+ Signed copy of ‘Coffee with Tim Wendelboe’ book from Tim Wendelboe
+ A hand-crafted Horween Chromexcel Aeropress travel bag by Handsome Coffee Roasters

2nd Place 

+ AeroPress trophy presented by Alan Adler from Aerobie
+ Preciso/Esatto Grinder provided by Baratza
+ Jet Starter Kit from Market Lane Coffee
+ Gold Disk & Gold Disk Fine for AeroPress provided by Able Brewing
+ Signed copy of ‘Coffee with Tim Wendelboe’ book from Tim Wendelboe

3rd Place

+ AeroPress trophy presented by Alan Adler from Aerobie
+ Encore Grinder provided by Baratza
+ Pour Over Starter Kit from Market Lane Coffee
+ Gold Disk & Gold Disk Fine for AeroPress provided by Able Brewing
+ Signed copy of ‘Coffee with Tim Wendelboe’ book from Tim Wendelboe

World Aeropress Championships 2013

Do you have what it takes to become the next World Aeropress Champion? Are you the next Anders Valde, Lukasz Jura, Marie Hagemeister, Jeff Verellen or Charlene Debuysere? Have you brewed your way to national Aeropress champion status?

The 6th annual World Aeropress Championships will be held in Melbourne during the World Barista Championships between the 23rd and 25th May, 2013. Mark your kangaroo calendars and focus on winning your national competitions in order to secure your place representing your country down under.

Venue details, rule changes, registration details, prizes and further information will spring from the WAC website over the coming weeks. So stay tuned!

WAC Prizes…

The 2011 WAC Trophies...

Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, we have been able to gather up a menagerie of wonderful prizes…

World Aeropress Champion 2012

+ A ticket to the Nordic Barista Cup 2012 in Copenhagen in August by Nordic Barista Cup
+ Your own quotation featured on the next Aeropress packaging by Aerobie
+ Gold Disk for AeroPress provided by Able Brewing
+ Vario-W Grinder provided by Baratza
+ AeroPress trophy presented by Alan Adler from Aerobie
+ 12 Month Subscription to Barista Magazine by Barista Magazine
+ A super awesome t-shirt from Barista Magazine
+ Signed copy of ‘Coffee with Tim Wendelboe’ book from Tim Wendelboe

2nd Place 

+ Esatto + Virtuoso Grinder provided by Baratza
+ AeroPress trophy presented by Alan Adler from Aerobie
+ Signed copy of ‘Coffee with Tim Wendelboe’ book from Tim Wendelboe

3rd Place

+ Virtuoso Grinder provided by Baratza
+ AeroPress trophy presented by Alan Adler from Aerobie
+ Signed copy of ‘Coffee with Tim Wendelboe’ book from Tim Wendelboe

United States Aeropress Championships

United States Aeropress Championship Poster

WAC updates…

The competition is now drawing close. The final competitors list is complete, pending a couple of national competitions. There is one Wildcard entry, which will be left open until the day of competition. Thanks to all who have hosted national and regional competitions, and congratulations to all the winners.

We’ve been forced to make a change to the coffee used for the competition. Due to delayed shipments of green from Ethiopia, Nordic Approach have been unable to supply the coffee for the competition. Thankfully, the wonderful Willie Yliluoma from Heart Roasters in Portland has agreed to supply the coffee for the competition. It’s a fresh crop washed Sidamo from the Borenza Zone, picked in October 2011.

It is important for the competitors to email WAC Headquarters with their shipping address to ensure they get the coffee before the competition. Coffee will also be available before the event at Heart or at the La Marzocco/Marco stand at the Specialty Coffee Association of America Expo.

More information is to come, but for now get ‘pressing…

Japanese Aeropress Championships

JAC Poster by Masa

And now…

“　Japan Aeropress Championships 2012

・Sunday 15th April 7pm

・townsquare coffee roasters　Fukuoka

・12 competitors

・ANY coffee 

・Rules=World Aeropress Championships

・Judges Terukiyo Tahara (World Cup Tasters Championship2011 3place)

　　　　　Takaaki Mori(Japan Cup Tasters Championship2010 2place)

                    Noriko Sunaga (WAC2011 competitor)

・Entry is free

・Registration shop@manlycoffee.shop-pro.jp 　　

・More info  http://manlycoffee.tumblr.com/post/19785284494/japan-aeropress-championships-2012 ”

Swedish Aeropress Championships

Swedish Aeropress Championships

Announcing the Swedish AeroPress Championship 2012

When & Where
Monday, 9 April, 2012
12:00 – 15:00

da Matteo Panetteria
Magasinsgatan 17A, 411 16 Göteborg

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Registration
Free to compete (limited to 18 competitors)

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Competition Coffee
El Salvador, El Majahual. 100% Honey Processed Bourbon
roasted by da Matteo

Get all the info at:
www.swedishaeropresschampionship.info

Irish Aeropress Championships

Sir David "Pressed" Walsh of Marcoshire

The Irish Aeropress Championships will take place in Marco, Sandyford Industrial Estate on Tuesday March 27th from 6:30pm.

Competitors must supply their own aeropress, filters and any other equipment required. Hot water will be available.

Competitors may use ANY coffee of their choosing.

Entry is free, and spectators are welcome. To enter simply leave your name in the comments field below.

A minimum of 8 and a maximum of 16 contestants are allowd.

The winner will receive €1000 towards flight and accommodation to represent Ireland at the World Aeropress Championships in Portland, USA on April 20th.

More info here.