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๐ŸคŽ THANK YOU, COFFEE COMMUNITY ๐ŸคŽ
Brewtality Smackdown โ€“ Season 2

What started as a brewing battle turned into a day full of passion, friendship, and shared love for coffee. Brewtality Smackdown Season 2 was a success because of YOU.

To everyone who visited, cheered, supported, and showed up โ€” thank you.
To our volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes โ€” we see you and appreciate you.
To every competitor who had the courage to step up and brew under pressure โ€” respect ๐Ÿ‘โ˜•

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš–๏ธ Our Judges (with deepest gratitude):
Amna Almansoori @am.almansoorii
Bilawal Khan @bilawal006
Brian Cunanan @3zbrian
Cris John Benavente @crisjohnsigney
Dmitriy Griekhov @dmitriygrekhov
Jamil Darwish @darwishjamil
Jimuel Merjilla @jimuel_merjilla
Omar Darwish @thecraftsman.ae
Peter Akingbade @baristaseed2cup
Singgih Wibawa @singgih.er

Your time, expertise, and honest palates made this competition meaningful and fair.

๐Ÿค Our Sponsors:
โ€ข Amazonas 4U @amazonas4ume
โ€ข Coffee On The Brain @coffee_on_the_brain

๐Ÿ— Event Partner:
โ€ข Craftsman Coffee Roastery @thecraftsman.ae

Thank you for believing in the vision and supporting the coffee community.

๐Ÿ† Congratulations to Our Winners:
๐Ÿฅ‡ Champion: Adrianne Tigah @adrianebrewista 
๐Ÿฅˆ 1st Runner Up: Dina Benolirao @pinkbourbon_09 
๐Ÿฅ‰ 2nd Runner Up: Cynthia Maung
๐Ÿ… 3rd Runner Up: Ken Robert Czar Tanupan @kens_brew13 
๐Ÿ… 4th Runner Up: John John De Guzman @johnjohn.deguzman 
๐Ÿ… 5th Runner Up: Rema Charlon @remathoughts 

You all inspired us with your skills, creativity, and heart. Every cup told a story.

๐Ÿ“ Event Venue: Fitness Time, C2 Tower, Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi
๐Ÿ“… December 23, 2025

From Caffeinection x Craftsman, thank you for making Brewtality Smackdown Season 2 unforgettable.
This is more than a competition โ€” itโ€™s a growing family.

โ˜•๐Ÿ”ฅ See you at Brewtality Smackdown Season 3.

#BrewtalitySmackdownS2 #Caffeinection #Craftsman #CaffeinectionEvent #CaffeinectionEvents taken in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates by @thecraftsman.ae
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๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ”ฅ TROPHIES REVEALED ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ†
Brewtality Smackdown โ€“ Season 2
by Caffeinection x Craftsman

The grind.
The pressure.
The glory.

The trophies are readyโ€ฆ and only the best will take them home ๐Ÿ‘‘โ˜•

๐Ÿ† Competition Awards:
๐Ÿฅ‡ Champion
๐Ÿฅˆ 1st Runner Up
๐Ÿฅ‰ 2nd Runner Up
๐Ÿ… 3rd Place
๐Ÿ… 4th Place
๐Ÿ… 5th Place

Each trophy represents precision, creativity, balance, and pure brewing mastery.

But thatโ€™s not all ๐Ÿ‘€

๐ŸŽ– Special Recognition Plaques:
๐Ÿค Sponsors Plaque โ€“ honoring the brands that fuel the community
๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš–๏ธ Judges Plaque โ€“ respect to the palates behind the decisions
๐ŸŽค Master of Ceremonies Plaque โ€“ keeping the energy alive from start to finish

This isnโ€™t just a competition.
Itโ€™s recognition.
Itโ€™s respect.
Itโ€™s Brewtality.

๐Ÿ“… December 23, 2025
โฐ Competitors Call Time: 4:00 PM
๐Ÿ Competition Starts: 5:00 PM
๐ŸŽ„ Barista Christmas Party after โ€” celebrate wins, losses, and great coffee together.

๐Ÿ† Powered by Caffeinection x Craftsman
๐Ÿค Sponsored by Amazonas 4U & Coffee On The Brain

Brewers, this is what youโ€™re brewing for.
See you at the battlefield โ˜•๐Ÿ”ฅ

#BrewtalitySmackdownS2 #CaffeinectionEvent #CaffeinectionEvents
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๐Ÿ”ฅ CAFFEINECTION x CRAFTSMAN ๐Ÿ”ฅ
MEET THE JUDGES
Brewtality Smackdown โ€“ Season 2

The brewers are ready.
The pressure is on.
And these legends will decide who takes the crown ๐Ÿ‘‘

Our Judges Line-Up
โ€ข Amna Almansoori
โ€ข Bilawal Khan
โ€ข Brian Cunanan
โ€ข Cris John Benavente
โ€ข Dmitriy Griekhov
โ€ข Jamil Darwish
โ€ข Jimuel Merjilla
โ€ข Omar Darwish
โ€ข Peter Akingbade
โ€ข Singgih Wibawa

From sensory mastery to brewing precision, creativity, and balance, every cup will be judged by some of the most respected names in the coffee scene.

๐Ÿ“… December 23, 2025
โฐ Competitors Call Time: 4:00 PM
๐Ÿ Competition Starts: 5:00 PM
๐ŸŽ„ After Party: Barista Christmas Party โ€“ celebrate, connect, and unwind with the coffee community!

๐Ÿค Event Sponsors:
โ€ข Amazonas 4U
โ€ข Coffee On The Brain

This isnโ€™t just a competition.
Itโ€™s a battle of skills, flavors, and passion.

Brewers, bring your best.
Audience, get ready for a caffeinated showdown.

๐Ÿ“ Powered by Caffeinection x Craftsman
โ˜• Let the brew do the talking.

#BrewtalitySmackdownS2 #Caffeinection #Craftsman #CaffeinectionEvent #CaffeinectionEvents taken in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates by @thecraftsman.ae
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Brewtality Smackdown Season 2 โ€“ Official Competition Format

Season 2 of Brewtality Smackdown focuses on true brewing skill, sensory awareness, and extraction control. 
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1. Equipment & Preparation
โ€ข	Competitors may use any brewing method.
โ€ข	Each competitor must bring their entire brewing setup.
โ€ข	The water used must remain consistent throughout all rounds.
โ€ข	The organizer will provide:
o	Official competition coffee beans
o	Cupping bowls for judging

Practice & Brew Time
โ€ข	Each competitor is given 7 minutes of preparation + practice time using the assigned coffee beans.
โ€ข	Immediately after practice, the competition round begins.
โ€ข	Competitors have 5 minutes to brew their final cup for judging.
โ€ข	No changes to coffee or water are allowed after practice.
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2. Competition Flow
โ€ข	Each round features 4 competitors, brewing simultaneously using their own equipment.
โ€ข	All competitors in the same set use the same coffee bean profile.
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3. Judging Criteria & Scoring
All cups are judged blind, with no information shared about origin or processing during evaluation.

Preliminary to Semi-Final Rounds (12 Points Total)

A. Body โ€“ 3 Points
Body refers to the strength and texture of the coffee in the mouth.

B. Acidity โ€“ 3 Points
Acidity is the brightness and liveliness of the coffee.

C. Sweetness โ€“ 3 Points
Reflects how well sweetness is extracted during brewing.

D. Cup Impression โ€“ 3 Points
Cup Impression is the overall quality and harmony of the brew.
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Final Round (17 Points Total)
Finalists are judged on all previous criteria plus:

E. Identify the Primary Taste Note โ€“ 5 Points
โ€ข	Competitors must identify and write down the specific dominant/primary flavor note they perceive (e.g., chocolate, blueberry, coconut, etc.) It must be specific.
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4. Coffee Profile Rotation
โ€ข	Coffee profiles change every set of competitors.
โ€ข	This prevents bias, repetition, or flavor clues from earlier competitors.
โ€ข	Brewers must rely solely on their sensory skills, brewing knowledge, and adaptability. taken in C2 Tower Bainona St. Al Bateen Abu Dhabi by @thecraftsman.ae
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๐Ÿ”ฅ BREWTALITY SMACKDOWN SEASON 2
Caffeinection x Craftsman
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Get ready for Brewtality Smackdown Season 2, where the boldest brewers in the UAE go head-to-head for glory, and then we ALL celebrate at the biggest Barista Christmas Party for coffee lovers!

Whether youโ€™re competing, cheering, eating, or just here for the vibesโ€ฆ everyone is welcome.

BARISTA CHRISTMAS PARTY
Weโ€™re hosting a full lineup of Christmas parlor games, all coffee-themed for maximum fun. No experience needed. Competitors, visitors, supporters, families - everyone can join!

BUFFET DINNER FOR EVERYONE
Yes, everyone gets dinner! Visitors must register as well to join the event and buffet. Slots are very limited, so secure yours early!

๐ŸŽ OPTIONAL EXCHANGE GIFT
Want to join the fun? Bring a gift worth AED 100.00 โ€” totally optional but super enjoyable.
And guess whatโ€ฆ Caffeinection is joining too and will add a special surprise:
๐ŸŽ‰ An espresso machine will be part of the exchange gifts! ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ”ฅ

๐Ÿ’ฆ Extras:
โœ”๏ธ Swimming Pool Access
โœ”๏ธ Party Drinks
โœ”๏ธ Christmas Games
โœ”๏ธ Good Vibes All Night

๐Ÿ“Œ Registration Includes:
โœ”๏ธ Competition Entry (If registered as Competitor)
โœ”๏ธ Event Pass + All Rounds Access
โœ”๏ธ Photos & Video Coverage
โœ”๏ธ Buffet Dinner
โœ”๏ธ Access to Christmas Party + Games
โœ”๏ธ Chance to Win Prizes

Register Now: Competitors & Visitors (Link in Bio) or visit Caffeinection Website. Limited Slots Only!

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