USCC Prelims

October 28 - 30th, 2022

We are so excited to have been selected as the official hosts for the USCC Prelims! The Cup Tasters Preliminary will take place Friday, October 28 through Sunday, October 30 2022.

What are Prelims and What is the Cup Tasters Competition?

Prelims are local, community-driven events that are the perfect place for first-time competitors to get experience and get involved in coffee competitions. They are meant to be accessible, low-cost and fun and are a great entry-point to the world of coffee competitions. Everything is provided for the competitors, all you need to bring is a sense of adventure, curiosity and fun (and ok, maybe a little competitive spirit:)

Fast and fun, the Cup Tasters Preliminary challenges competitors to test their sensory skills by discerning taste differences in a “triangulation.” Tasters receive 5 sets of three cups where two cups are identical and one is different. Competitors are challenged to taste, smell, recall, and choose the unique cup in each triangulation. The person with the most correct answers in the shortest amount of time wins.

Competition Overview:

Tasters compete in groups of 3 individuals at a time (called "heats")
Tasters receive 5 sets of three cups where two cups are identical and one is different.
Competitors are challenged to taste, smell, recall, and choose the unique cup in each triangulation.
The person with the most correct answers in the shortest amount of time wins!
The top 3 competitors will receive a reserved spot at one of the two Qualifying events this winter!

A WEEKEND OF COFFEE FESTIVITIES:

Brio Coffeeworks will be hosting the Cup Tasters competition, while Barista and Latte Art competitions will be held at Uncommon Coffee. During the weekend, there will also be a ton of fun community events and things to do around town while you’re visiting Vermont. For more information on the specific events, visit the Vermont Coffee Website.

Our weekend schedule at Brio (open to the public & free to attend):

FRI 10/28

3-3:45pm

Competitor Meeting & Orientation

SAT 10/29

10:30am-2pm

7-10:30pm

Day 1: Cup Tasters Prelim Competition

Weekend Competition Party & Spooky Kareoke (at Brio and The Venetian Lounge)

SUN 10/30

10:30am-2pm

2:00pm