2012 Wrap-Up

Dimattina Coffee wins CSR Golden Bean 2011/12

After much sorting, grinding, extracting and sipping the winner of the 2011/12 CSR Golden Bean Coffee Roasting Competition was announced. Dimattina Coffee took out the gold medal in the Milk Based Category and scored well enough in the Espresso Category to take out the overall award.

Held in Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast for the first time in the Golden Beans 6 year history, the event attracted coffee roasters and industry from Australia, New Zealand, Asia, USA and South America. Moving the event to a new location for 2011 was an excellent decision with both coffee entries and attendance again increasing over previous years.

The team worked tirelessly behind the scenes producing a seamless flow of high quality coffees to the judges. And, the new Syphon Category ensured that we continue to move ahead with the innovations in the industry.

Attendees also participated in a varied selection of seminars to include keynote speaker, Mark Dundon from Seven Seeds and Erwin Meirsch, COE Head Judge and Nicaragua coffee producer. Evenings were filled with a good balance of social activities including some slip and slide at the Big Kart track.

The competition puts the spotlight on coffee roasters, an integral part of the billion dollar coffee industry in Australia. Now in its 6th year, the event has matured and is seen as the premier event on the Australian Coffee Roaster calendar. Post event we have received great feedback from delegates and a commitment from a large number of roasters that they’ll be involved in 2012.

CSR Sugar Golden Bean Competition Gold Medal Winners

Event Winner (Espresso + Milk Based) – Dimattina Coffee

Category Winners:
#1: Espresso – The Roaster – Sydney NSW
#2: Milk Based – Dimattina Coffee – WA and Mahalia Coffee – SA
#3: Australian (Milk Based) – Mackellar Range Coffee – Lennox Head NSW
#4: Filter – Wolff Roast Haus – Clayfield QLD
#5: Organic Espresso – Gridlock Coffee – Melbourne VIC
#6: Single Origin Espresso – Veneziano Coffee – Melbourne VIC
#7: Decaf (Milk Based) – Fish River Roasters – O’Connell NSW
#8: Coffee Chain/Franchise (Milk Based) – Foodco Group, Jamaica Blue
#9: Coffee Chain/Franchise (Espresso) – Little Italy Roasters – Sydney NSW
#10: Syphon Coffee – Gloria Jean’s Coffees

Location:

Easily accessible via the Maroochydore Airport and just north of Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast has something for everyone. Whether you’re in the mood to get active or put your feet up and relax, you’ll find something to suit every mood. The fishing and diving are superb, and the golf courses are world class. From exciting theme parks to tranquil national parks, fresh food trails to pampering spa treatments, the choice is yours. Why not stay a few more days to really enjoy everything this beautiful area has to offer.

The CSR Sugar Golden Bean Roaster Competition & Conference will be held at the Sunshine Coast Function Centre. Just 3 years old the centre offers State of the Art facilities. Centrally located in Caloundra, close to many local restaurants and accommodation including The Rydges Oasis Resort, just a short walk or two minute drive from the Function Centre.

Sunshine Coast Function Centre
19 West Terrace
Caloundra, Sunshine Coast