Last night, Louisville coffee lovers banded together again, not only to enjoy delicious coffee and watch a latte art throwdown, but primarly to provide relief for victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Louisville folks participated in a silent auction, bidding on items from local musicians, artists, and breweries amongst other worthy pieces. Along with that, the latte art competition involved patrons bidding on the baristas drinks in the competitions, with some lattes selling for upwards of $10. Darren Jennings ended up winning the competition, and I just so happened to have won the bid on the winning latte. It tasted just as great as it looked. All in all, it was a great evening and another good progression in the comradery that is present in the Louisville coffee scene. Mad props goes to Jesse Harriot for organizing the event, all of the baristas and roasters involved, and Ryan Harrison for designing the poster. Be sure to come out to Quills next friday for part two of this event. Enjoy the shots I took below.
Rosettas For Relief
May 22, 2011 by Brian Moats
Great pics Brian. I feel like the coffee scene in Louisville has exploded since I left. So cool to see an event like this happen.
I have a preference for pouring something odd and non-symmetrical when on bar to something generic through perfection, however beautiful and clean it may appear. However, I should admit to a wish you had caught and included a picture of my no stress, “after competition” pour. Also, the picture of my cap pour (resembles a coral flower/fiery haze of a cactus in the desert) against Darren’s looks better than memory…thanks for that.
[…] official photographer Brian Moats was on hand to take photos (it only felt natural after he shot Rosettas for Relief back in early 2011), and Louisville’s Courier Journal even sent a reporter to cover the […]
[…] official photographer Brian Moats was on hand to take photos (it only felt natural after he shot Rosettas for Relief back in early 2011), and Louisville’s Courier Journal even sent a reporter to cover the […]