DEFEAT THE MACHINE

Defeat the Machine
$15.00

****REGISTRATION OPENS ON APRIL 26th. If tickets qty is at zero (0) after April 26th, that means we’re sold out. Reach out to andy@sunergoscoffee.com to be placed on the waiting list.

$15 COMPETE | FREE TO SPECTATE

Defeat the Machine is a unique manual brewing competition that will test your skills against a commercial Fetco coffee brewer. Competitors who defeat the Fetco in a blind taste test conducted by our 3 expert judges will go head-to-head for the grand prize.

$15 buy-in to compete in a 16 person bracket.

To help you prepare best, after registration we’ll mail you a bag of the competition coffee, our Burundi Kavumu Twaranyuzwe. More will be available on competition day so feel free to use it all! The coffee sent to you and at the competition will be the same roast date to remain as consistent as possible. We’ll request your shipping address at checkout.

There will be food available for purchase on site by Toasty’s Tavern (https://www.toastystavern.com) as well as beer by Monnik Beer Co. (https://www.monnikbeer.com), so come hungry and thirsty.

***We’ll retrieve your information through the checkout process.

WHEN: MAY 17, 2024

WHERE: 3922 WILLIS AVE., LOUISVILLE, KY 40207

TIME: CHECK-IN/PRACTICE: 5PM (EST) ; DOORS OPEN TO PUBLIC: 6PM (EST)

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THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Fetco, Chemex, Hario, Prima, Etkin, Mahlkonig, Brewista, Barista Magazine, Not Neutral

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FAQ

    1. Competitors have to use the coffee provided by Sunergos the day of the competition.

    2. Competitors may only use water and no other flavorings when brewing coffee. Third Wave Water packets and others of the like are acceptable for adjusting the quality of water.

      1. The water must taste “neutral” and not be noticeably sweetened or adulterated.

      2. The Head Judge reserves the right to taste the water and may disallow its use if deemed inappropriately sweetened.

    3. Filters can be made of paper, metal, cloth, or any other material, provided it is neutral in taste and does not impart flavor to the brewed coffee.

    4. Competitors’ brew has to be finished and ready to serve by the 10 minute mark.

    5. Competitors can prepare as much as they want at the prep station, including grinding coffee, but may not start brewing (water making contact with coffee) until at their station and the timer starts.

    6. Failure to comply with any of the above will result in disqualification.

    7. Click HERE for more details.

  • A: Yes, we will roast a large load of coffee the week that samples are sent out and set aside bags for the competition. This means that the coffee the day of the competition will have the same roast date as your sample bags.

  • A: We encourage you to, but it is not required. The only equipment you have to bring is your own manual brewing device and filters. We will have a Mahlkonig EK43, CJ-4000 Scales, timers, and Bonavita variable temp kettles on hand. We will also have range servers if needed.

  • A: We will brew fresh coffee every 30 minutes. The coffee will sit in a closed urn the entire time and should retain similar heat and flavor. This does mean that your coffee may be compared to the Fetco brew when it is anywhere from 5 minutes - 30 minutes old.