Journal

A firsthand look at Acousticamp 2026 from Ravi Patel, Training & Events Specialist.During the week of July 13, 2026, a small Madcap team consisting of Trevor Corlett (Founder & CEO), Myke Leon (Coffee Service Technician), and Ravi Patel (Training & Events Specialist) journeyed east to bring Madcap’s renowned coffee service to Chris Thile’s Acousticamp 2026. Situated in the beautiful rolling hills of New York’s Hudson Valley, Acousticamp brought together musicians...

As we continue to draw inspiration for our signature menu from a large scope, events like the United States Barista Championship present us with so much creative opportunity. With the USBC wrapping up last month, our community is digesting this year’s competitors, their routines, and their coffee selections. This year, our Quality Control Specialist, Reily Pond, competed with a Java variety from Juliana Guevara out of Huila, Colombia. With Hopper's...