U.S. Coffee in good spirits
Beverage Professionals with experience in coffee, wine, and spirits will prepare a series of beverages for service for a panel of judges.
For the 2025 Season, two Regional Events are being held in Kansas City, MO and West Chester, PA through the partnership of Regional Hosts. The location and date of the National Championship is yet to be announced, but will take place in early 2025.
The US Coffee in Goods Spirits Competition is led and overseen by the USCIGS Committee. This dedicated group of volunteers, with the help of our regional communities and partners, work year round to organize, produce, and facilitate the competition. This competition could not happen without the dedicated support of our communities.
2024 U.S. coffee in good spirits CHAMPION
REYNA CALLEJO
Olympia Coffee
Seattle, WA
2025 Regional qualifying competitions
Participate or attend one of the 2025 Regional Coffee in Good Spirits Qualifying Events!
UPDATES:
CIGS Competitor Registration is still OPEN!
CIGS Judges Registration is still OPEN! We need more judges!
Interested in still being a part of the competition? Consider Judging or volunteering for close up action and camaraderie.
Looking to attend? Come on out and see the magic!
UPDATES:
CIGS Competitor Registration is coming soon.
CIGS Judges Registration is coming soon.
CIGS Volunteer Registration is coming soon.
Interested in still being a part of the competition? Consider Judging or volunteering for close up action and camaraderie.
Looking to attend? Come on out and see the magic!
2025 Regional coffee in good spirits Resources
2025 U.S. coffee in good spirits SPONSORS
The U.S. Coffee in Good Spirits Competition could not happen without the generous support of our Sponsors. Sponsorship is coordinated by the USCC Leadership Committee and organized with Regional Hosts. From equipment and gear to the use of space all contributions work to create an excellent competition experience for all.
u.s coffee in good spirits committee
The U.S. CIGS Committee is a dedicated group of Lead Volunteers that work year round to develop and facilitate the U.S. Coffee in Good Spirits Competition. With diverse backgrounds and skillsets inside and outside of competition we are always looking to further diversify the constituents of this committee to better reflect the totality of the USCIGS. If you’re interested in joining the Committee or a Working Group, feel free to reach out!
U.S CIGS cup JUDGE + VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
The US CIGS Competition could not be facilitated without the dedicated on-site support of it’s Judges and Volunteers. Joining the ranks of either group can be intimidating for a first timer, however, there is so much value and opportunity for professional development that can come from your dedicated participation.
There is no pre-requisite for signing up to Judge. Judges will be approved to judge after passing the Calibration Workshop that takes place the day before the start of Competition.