The Coffee Roasters Guild (CRG), in partnership with the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), has announced that registration is now open for CRG Retreat, an annual gathering of coffee roasters from around the globe. The event will take place from 28 September to 1 October at Semiahmoo Resort in Washington, United States.
The four-day educational event is designed for roasters with a wide range of experience and skills. Attendees can look forward to lectures, workshops, cuppings, gain exclusive access to the industry’s leading machines in the Roasting Tent, experience collaborative networking during the Team Challenge, and get a first-hand look at the new Coffee Value Assessment.
“Whether you’re looking to learn to roast from scratch, form stronger community connections, taste the coffee lexicon, try your hand at a new machine, or simply just win the Team Challenge, this event is for you,” says Baylee Engberg, Pacific Northwest Account Manager at Ally and Managing Director at #shestheroaster.
For those looking to compete in a future US Roaster Championship, Retreat also offers a US Roasting Championship preparation workshop.
The CRG and Diedrich Roasters will also offer the 2023 Diedrich Roasters Scholarship Program. The program will be awarded to five scholars and is designed to offer financial assistance to members of the coffee community to help further their knowledge and take advantage of the opportunity to develop and advance their skills in roasting. Applications are open through to 18 August.
The event is supported by 2023 Diamond Sponsors, Barista Attitude and Sanremo Coffee Machines.
Registration is now open with early bird pricing available until 31 August.
For more information, visit the CRG Retreat website.