A First-Timer Takes the Prize!

This month's hoedown went down really well and I want to thank everyone for coming out. We had a couple of first time competitors and one of them managed to win! A pretty impressive debut, if you ask me. Congratulations to Trey Lancaster of Liquid Highway for taking the prize last night and showing everyone his burgeoning skills. He got to take home an Aeropress for his troubles while Connie Park, the second-place finisher, took home a bag of the Burundi Bwayi.

Because I was judging the event I didn't manage to take any pictures but take my word for it, every pour was epic. The designs were intricate and thought provoking. Emotional even. I'm pretty sure I heard someone crying at one point during the competition.

We're working on a webpage dedicated entirely to the Hoedowns and some pictures should be up there, as well as the previous competitions, in a day or two. Trey's winning pour should be posted there as well.

Congratulations again to Trey on his win and thanks to everyone who bought a competition drink and gave to Meals on Wheels. It may be only a dollar or two for you but it's a meal to someone else. Thanks too to all the other competitors, some of whom came from as far away as Atlanta. And of course Counter Culture for their donation of espresso.

Mark July 30th on your calendar for the next Hoedown. This one is a full five weeks away so you have plenty of time to get ready.