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A Very Deep Dive on Coffee w/ Sam Higby of First Ascent Aug 17, 2022

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First Ascent Coffee Roasters might be best known for their instant coffee. So in this conversation, FA owner and partner and coffee roaster, Sam Higby discusses the difference between very good and very bad instant coffee; light roasts vs. dark roast; the brewing process; brewing coffee at altitude; how to make great coffee on a budget; and more.

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Sam’s background (4:25)
First Ascent Coffee (9:32)
History of instant coffee & what makes it good or bad (10:13)
Light Roasts vs Dark Roasts (22:17)
The roasting process (30:52)
Graders vs Sommeliers (34:22)
Hot sauce, hops, & dark roasts (37:16)
Brewing at altitude (42:13)
Grinding & Grinders (46:03)
Extraction / grind size (51:17)
Different brewing methods (54:23)
How to do good coffee on a budget (58:04)
Whiskey Taste (1:09:34)

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New Image Brewing on Constant Experimentation, Inspiration, & Evolution Aug 10, 2022

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Today, we’ve got the very first episode of our latest podcast, CRAFTED. On CRAFTED, we dive deep into the craft world to explore how things get made, and do so with the remarkable people who insist on making things well.

We’re kicking off the podcast by talking with Brandon Capps, the founder and owner of New Image Brewing in the Denver area of Colorado. Brandon is not only part of the reason we launched CRAFTED, he’s also someone who is exceptionally good at — and passionate about — discussing the intricacies of brewing, growing a business, and doing things differently. We cover all of that and more, including what other breweries inspire him; coming up with 600+ beer recipes over the years; New Image’s constant production of new one-off beers vs. year-round options; and what truly makes a “Craft” company.

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