I Brew My Own Coffee

Episode 58 - Matt Perger Aug 17, 2017

We’re so excited to be joined on the episode by Matt Perger, founder of Barista Hustle and World Brewers Cup champion, talking all about approachability, coffee geekery, cafe vibes, keys to making better coffee at home, and the exciting new roadmap for Barista Hustle. Do NOT miss this episode!

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What We're Drinking

Matt Perger: from St. ALi on the Batch Brewer
Bryan Schiele: from Onyx Coffee Lab on the Chemex
Brian Beyke: from Tim Wendelboe on the V60

Shownotes

About Matt Perger:

Founder of Barista Hustle
Follow Matt on Instagram and on Twitter.
Follow Barista Hustle on Instagram, on Twitter, and on Facebook.

Episode 57 - KRUVE Aug 03, 2017

Grind size remains one of the most challenging and inconsistently communicated aspects of coffee brewing. Despite having a consistent language to communicate temperature, water chemistry, brew ratios, etc. it's often frustrating to nail down a repeatable grind size and share that information with others. Today we're joined by Karol and Adam Krupa from KRUVE to talk about how their coffee sifter solves that problem, allowing every cup to taste its best. They explain how the KRUVE came to be, who it's best suited for, and some tips and tricks to getting the most out of it.

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Shownotes

About Kruve:

Visit KRUVE’s Website
Follow KRUVE on Instagram, Twitter, or on Facebook

Episode 56 - SCA Product Recap Jun 15, 2017

We're wrapping up our series of interviews from this year's SCA Expo with four quick conversations with some of the top brands in specialty coffee for the home brewer. We're talking with Baratza about the Sette 30, Third Wave Water about some upcoming new formulations, Acaia about their Orion and scale updates, and Fellow about the STAGG Electric Kettle!

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Episode 55 - Intersectionality Recap with Michelle Johnson May 18, 2017

We’re honored to have Michelle Johnson join us to recap the Intersectionality panel from Episode 54. Michelle is the Sprudgie award winning founder of The Chocolate Barista, creative marketing director at Barista Hustle, and a long-time friend of the show. Buckle up and take a listen!

What We're Drinking

Michelle Johnson: Sudden Coffee
Brian Beyke: Ethiopia Bokasso from Ruby Coffee Roasters
Bryan Schiele: Ecuador La Guiglia from Peixoto Coffee

Shownotes

About Michelle Johnson:

2016 Sprudgie Award Winner for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Excellence
Creative Marketing Director at Barista Hustle
Founder of The Chocolate Barista
Follow Michelle on her personal Instagram or Twitter or at The Chocolate Barista on Instagram or Twitter

Episode 54 - The Intersectionality Panel May 04, 2017

At the Global Coffee Expo in Seattle, we had the opportunity to sit in on a truly inspirational panel called "Intersectionality, Building Influence, and Changing Power Structures" moderated by Michelle Johnson of The Chocolate Barista & Tracy Ging, co-founder of the Coffeewoman. The panel was focussed on gender, race, and inequality, and how to remove barriers and foster change within the coffee industry. On the next episode, we'll talk more with Michelle Johnson, so stay tuned!

Panel's Description

While topics of gender have accelerated in the past couple of years, those discussions have almost exclusively centered on white women. The lack of intersectionality hinders our ability to achieve true diversity and inclusion. The fact is, women of color and those who identify outside of the CIS-normative, experience a unique set of challenges that often go unheard. This panel aims to elevate those perspectives while discussing how to remove barriers, build influence, and foster the change needed for greater representation and a more collaborative, compassionate and creative approach within the coffee industry.

Moderators

Michelle Johnson - founder of The Chocolate Barista
Tracy Ging - co-founder of The Coffee Woman

Panelists

Tymika Lawrence - Genuine Origin
Phyllis Johnson - BD Imports
Liz Dean - Irving Farm Coffee Roasters
Jenn Chen - Freelance Coffee Marketer
Meister - Cafe Imports

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Episode 53 - Expo Interviews - The Cost of Coffee Apr 27, 2017

This past weekend we attended the Global Coffee Expo in Seattle where we were able to interview some amazing people in the specialty coffee industry. The first episode in a series of those interviews, we're talking about the cost of coffee with the producer of some of the worlds most expensive and prized coffees - Graciano Cruz, as well as a long-time veteran of the coffee industry in LA who recently started selling cups for just $1, Tonx.

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Episode 52 - The Road to Brewers Cup Apr 06, 2017

In case you hadn't heard, one of our own, Mr. Brian Beyke, is has qualified to compete in this year's national Brewers Cup competitions in Seattle, WA. We're talking at length about his road leading up to the qualifiers as well as what he's doing to prepare for brewing on the big stage. Lots of goodies in this episode ... we hope you enjoy!

What We're Drinking

Bryan Schiele: Ethiopia Bedhatu Jibicho from Roseline Coffee
Brian Beyke: Colombia Cerro Azul AAA from Steadfast Coffee

Shownotes

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Episode 51 - Third Wave Water Jan 12, 2017

We’ve been talking about talking about water for a while, but we’re excited to start a discussion on the topic with Taylor Minor and Charles Nick of Third Wave Water. We talk about the importance of water for brewing, regional water preferences, and how their product can help equalize such an important factor like water.

What We're Drinking

Charles Nick: Costa Rica La Loma from One Line Coffee
Taylor Minor: Kenya Windbrush AB from Telemetry Coffee
Brian Beyke: Ethiopia Aricha from Tandem Coffee
Bryan Schiele: Colombia Alto de La Cruz from Penrose Coffee

Shownotes

Find Third Wave Water Online

Check out their website
Support their Kickstarter
Follow on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook

Episode 50 - The Department of Brewology Dec 15, 2016

We're humbled and honored that IBMOC has been nominated in this year's Sprudgie awards for Best Coffee Podcast! Head over to sprudge.com/vote before January 1st, 2017 to cast your vote.

When it comes to combining coffee culture with great design, there’s no one working harder to fill the void than The Department of Brewology. We’re honored to welcome longtime friends of the show, David Salinas and Brett Cannon, to talk about how the company's inception, their current and past projects, and much much more. Listen along for a few juicy spoilers about what’s coming up next year!

What We're Drinking

David Salinas: Ethiopia Biftu Gudina from Koppi
Brett Cannon: Colombia Obraje Geisha from Peixoto Coffee
Brian Beyke: Holiday 2016 Blend from Ceremony Coffee Roasters
Bryan Schiele: Costa Rica Las Lajas from Peixoto Coffee

Shownotes

Find Department of Brewology Online

Check out their website
Follow on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook
David’s non-coffee work at Anchor & Buffalo

Episode 49 - What's Hot for the Holidays? Dec 01, 2016

Visions of coffee dancing in your head this holiday season? We're back to talk about some great gift ideas for the coffee lover in your life. From blends to brewers, geishas to gift subscriptions, we're covering our favorite coffees and products to fit any budget.

What We're Drinking

Brian Beyke: Kenya Symon Mariku from Novel on the V60
Bryan Schiele: Ethiopia Kayon Mountain from 49th Parallel on the Ratio Eight

Show Notes

Episode 48 - Home Espresso Basics with Steve Rhinehart Oct 20, 2016

We're happy to welcome Steve Rhinehart, brand lead for Prima Coffee, back to the show for a discussion about crafting the perfect pumpkin spice syrup and what you need to know to get started with making espresso at home.

What We're Drinking

Steve Rhinehart: PanamaEsmerelda Geisha from La Colombe
Brian Beyke: Ethiopia Guji from Methodical
Bryan Schiele: Kenya Karatina AA from Variety

Show Notes

About Steve Rhinehart:

Brand Lead for Prima Coffee
Occasional barista for Quills Coffee
Follow Steve on Instagram or Twitter

Episode 47 - Sudden Coffee with Kalle Freese Sep 08, 2016

We're talking with Kalle Freese, two-time Finnish barista champion and CEO of Sudden Coffee, about the challenges of a booming instant coffee company and how they've managed to balance great coffee with convenience and approachability.

What We're Drinking

Kalle Freese: Ethiopia Bokasso from 49th Parallel
Brian Beyke: Kenya Ndaroini from Populace Coffee
Bryan Schiele: Honduras Santa Barbara from Methodical Coffee

Shownotes

About Kalle Freese and Sudden Coffee:

Follow Sudden Coffee on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook
Visit Sudden Coffee
Follow Kalle Freese on his Personal Instagram or Twitter

Episode 46 - Pop Up Coffee with Maxwell Mooney Aug 25, 2016

He's Baaaack! We're talking to our good friend Maxwell Mooney all about his new pop up coffee shop called Narrative Coffee in Everett, Washington. He spills the beans on what it took to set up shop and gives advice for anyone thinking about setting up a pop up of their own.

What We're Drinking

Maxwell Mooney: Kenya Kieni PB from Passion House Coffee
Brian Beyke: Kenya Ndocha from Jacu
Bryan Schiele: Ethiopia Kayon Mountain from Quills Coffee

Shownotes

About Maxwell Mooney and Narrative Coffee:

Follow Narrative Coffee on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook
Visit narrative.coffee
Follow Maxwell Mooney on his Personal Instagram, his Latte Art Instagram or Twitter

Episode 45 - Cold Coffee Revisited Jul 28, 2016

Do you enjoy beating the summer heat with a chilly coffee beverage? We're back one year later to revisit our discussion about cold coffee preparations and to cover some of the interesting developments since our last discussion.

What We're Drinking

Brian Beyke: Costa Rica Rafelillo from Populace Coffee
Bryan Schiele: Ethiopia Shakiso from Ruby Coffee

Shownotes

Episode 44 - Answering Emails Jul 14, 2016

We're back with a whole episode where we answer your emails from the past few weeks about coffee storage, gear maintenance, our worst cafe experiences, and much more. We'd love to hear from you on these topics as well! Use #IBMOCtalk on social media or via email!

What We're Drinking

Bryan Schiele: Ethiopia Shakiso from Populace Coffee
Brian Beyke: Colombia Cerro Azul AAA from Steadfast Coffee

Shownotes

Episode 43 - The Fellow Family of Products Jun 16, 2016

We're talking with Jake Miller and Hanna McPhee from Fellow, the makers of the Duo Coffee Steeper and the Stagg Kettle, all about the challenges of Kickstarter, how they design and build beautiful coffee gear, and we even get a sneak peak into their upcoming lineup of products.

Use the promo code IBREWSTAGG until the end of June to get 20% off a Stagg Kettle!

What We're Drinking

Hanna McPhee: Concorde Seasonal Blend from Supersonic Coffee
Jake Miller: Guji Natural from Supersonic Coffee
Brian Beyke: Ethiopia Chelelektu from Phil & Sebastian
Bryan Schiele: Panama Hartmann Maragogype from Phil & Sebastian

Shownotes

About Fellow

Follow Fellow on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook
Visit fellowproducts.com

Episode 42 - Baratza Sette with Kyle Anderson Jun 02, 2016

With the launch of the revolutionary new Sette grinder in sight, we're honored to have Baratza's cofounder and mechanical genius Kyle Anderson join us on the show. This episode is packed with great information about Baratza's history, their current lineup, the unique technology and features of the Sette grinder, and some startling revelations about Baratza's plans for the Sette and future roadmap near the end.

What We're Drinking

Kyle Anderson: Burundi Mikuba from Olympia Coffee Roasters
Bryan Schiele: Ethiopia Dumerso Natural from Steadfast Coffee on the Chemex
Brian Beyke: Espresso Correct from Populace Coffee as Espresso

Shownotes

About Baratza

Follow Baratza on Instagram or Twitter
Visit baratza.com

Episode 41 - Coffee Science with Maxwell Mooney May 19, 2016

On this episode we've bellied up to the slow bar for a rapid-fire chat about the science of coffee with Maxwell Mooney from Spotted Cow Coffee in Mill Creek, WA. We're going back to brass tacks about the nerdier points of extraction, ratios, batch sizes, roast levels, agitation, water temperature and much, much more.

What We're Drinking

Maxwell Mooney: Kenya Othaya from Slate Coffee Roasters on the V60
Brian Beyke: Ethiopia Idido from Novel Coffee Roasters on the Cupping Table
Bryan Schiele: Kenya Kifahari from Augie's Coffee on the Chemex

Shownotes

About Maxwell Mooney and Spotted Cow:

Follow Maxwell Mooney on his Personal Instagram, his Latte Art Instagram or Twitter
Follow Spotted Cow on Instagram or Twitter
Visit spottedcowcoffeecompany.com

Episode 40 - Sourcing and Seasonality with Blueprint Coffee May 05, 2016

How do coffee shops source green coffee? What does it mean that coffee is a seasonal product? Is there really such a thing as a good decaf coffee? We're honored to be joined on this episode by Mike Marquard and Evan Jones of Blueprint Coffee in Saint Louis, Missouri to answer these questions and many, many more.

What We're Drinking

Evan Jones: Colombia William Cardona from Roseline Coffee Roasters on the V60
Mike Marquard: Colombia Carlos Imbachi from Kaldi's Coffee
Bryan Schiele: Ethiopia Biftu Gudina from 49th Parallel on the Ratio Eight
Brian Beyke: Panama Carlin's Geisha from Phil & Sebastian on the Kalita Wave

Shownotes

About Blueprint Coffee:

blueprintcoffee.com
Follow Blueprint Coffee on Instagram or Twitter
Follow Mike Marquard on Instagram or Twitter
Follow Evan Jones on Instagram or Twitter

Episode 39 - Surprises in Coffee Apr 21, 2016

There sure have been some intriguing developments in coffee so far this year! On this episode we're sharing our lists of some notable surprises in coffee as well as giving a sneak peak about some of the exciting episodes and guests we've got lined up for the coming weeks.

What We're Drinking

Brian Beyke: Ethiopia Guji Natural from Supersonic Coffee as Espresso
Bryan Schiele: ¡Viva! Espresso Blend from Augies Coffee as Espresso

Brian Beyke's Top Surprises

Impressive Regions
Sudden Coffee
The Cacao Connection

Bryan Schiele's Top Surprises

Responses to Recommends
Coffee Kickstarters
The Baratza Sette

Links and Shownotes

Episode 38 - Dialing In A Coffee Apr 07, 2016

Digging into the mailbag this week to answer a common question we get asked, "When you get a coffee in, how do you dial it in?" We cover what we're looking at when getting into a coffee and how we adjust different parameters to get the most out of a cup. Got a tip you enjoy? Be sure to reach out to us and share your experiences!

What We're Drinking

Brian Beyke: Tanzania Tarime AB from Perc Coffee on the V60
Bryan Schiele: Papua New Guinea Boka from Counter Culture Coffee on the Chemex

Shownotes

Episode 37 - Pour Over Brewing Mar 24, 2016

Hot on the heels of our AeroPress episode, this week we're focussing on three of the most popular pour over brew methods. That's right, we're talking about the Chemex, Kalita Wave and the Hario V60. We cover what makes each of these methods unique, what challenges one might face in getting started in pour over brewing, and also how we 'dial in' a pour over brew.

What We're Drinking

Brian Beyke: Peru Andres Ruiz from Goshen Coffee Roasters on the AeroPress
Bryan Schiele: Colombia Nariño from Arcade Roasters on the Chemex

Shownotes

Episode 36 - The AeroPress Mar 10, 2016

##Please consider donating to support Neptune Coffee in Seattle after a tragic natural gas explosion destroyed their shop on Wednesday morning, March 9th. Proceeds are being collected on GoFundMe

On this episode we're talking all about the AeroPress - a brew method created by Alan Adler, president of Aerobie, in 2005. Though brewing with the AeroPress can be quite simple, there are many features that make it a prime candidate for experimentation. Listen along as we discuss the fundamentals of brewing on the AeroPress, what's great (and maybe not so great) about it, and some fun ways to tinker with it at home.

What We're Drinking

Brian Beyke: Rwanda Tumba Co-op from Sterling Coffee Roasters on the Aeropress
Bryan Schiele: Honduras Tulio Portillo from Chromatic Coffee on the Kalita 155

Shownotes

Episode 35 - I Brew My Own Coffee Recommends Feb 25, 2016

We're excited to announce a new feature of the I Brew My Own Coffee website called 'Recommends'. Starting today, you can head over to http://ibrewmyowncoffee.com/recommends and sign up to receive monthly personalized coffee recommendations directly from us via email for free. Just tell us how you enjoy your coffee and we'll send you information about some beans we think you'd be into.

What We're Drinking

Brian Beyke: Rwanda Kanzu from Lineage Roasting on the V60
Bryan Schiele: Papua New Guinea from Spotted Cow Coffee on the Ratio

Shownotes

##I Brew My Own Coffee Recommends

Episode 34 - The Places We Brew with Megan O'Connell and Bethany Hargrove Feb 11, 2016

You have camping stoves in your truck bed, you have GORE-TEX® on your shoes. You can catch the aroma any direction you brew. You're on your own, and you know what you know, and these are the girls who's site is in the show notes. Today, we are pleased to welcome Megan O'Connell and Bethany Hargrove from theplaceswebrew.tumblr.com. While both working IN specialty coffee, they embrace the opportunity to disregard formalities for the simple ritual of brewing coffee. We talk about brewing outdoors, while traveling, some do's and don'ts, and some tips if you plan to do the same.

What We're Drinking

Bethany Hargrove: Colombia Finca La Primavera from Roseline Coffee Roasters on the V60
Megan O'Connell: Ecuador Finca Maputo from Nossa Familia Coffee on the Kalita Wave
Brian Beyke: Ethiopia Suke Quto from Spyhouse Coffee Roasting Co. on the Chemex
Bryan Schiele: Panama Carmen Estate Geisha from Commonwealth Coffee on the V60

Shownotes

Bonavita Voyage Electric Travel Kettle
Cafflano Klassic All-in-One Pourover Brewer
Cafflano on Sprudge
Jetboil
Kalita Kantan
Mile High Aeropress Club on Facebook
Snow Peak Collapsible Coffee Dripper
Stumptown Hair Bender
Sudden Coffee
Sustain Cups
Bryan's Outdoor Brewing Fail
#brewsbruise
#brewmance
#theplaceswebrew
#ibmoctalk

About The Places We Brew, Megan, and Bethany:

The Places We Brew
Brewin' on the Dock
Follow The Places We Brew on Instagram or Twitter
Follow Megan on Instagram or Twitter
Follow Bethany on Instagram or Twitter

Episode 33 - Competition Coffee with Jess Steffy Jan 28, 2016

With the US Coffee Championships Qualifying Event starting February 2nd, we're honored to welcome Jess Steffy to the podcast to talk about coffee competitions and the important role they serve. Jess is the co-owner of Square One Coffee, a certified Q Grader, chair of the US Coffee Championships Competitions Committee and head judge for the Barista Competition and Brewer's Cup. We talked with her about the format of the events, what makes for a winning routine, and what the home brewer can learn from the competition.

What We're Drinking

Jess Steffy: Kenya Giakanja from Square One Coffee on the Chemex
Brian Beyke: Honduras Finca El Puente from Counter Culture Coffee on the V60
Bryan Schiele: Ethiopia Faya Deraro from Augies Coffee on the V60

Shownotes

About Jess Steffy:

Co-Owner of Square One Coffee in Lancaster, PA
Certified Q Grader
Chair of the USCC Competitions Committee
Head judge of the US Barista and Brewers Cup competitions (and more)
Follow Jess on Instagram
Follow Square One on Instagram or Twitter

Episode 32 - From the Farm with Wilford Lamastus Jan 14, 2016

From the farms of Elida Estates and El Burro Estates in Panama, we're excited to welcome Wilford Lamastus, a fourth generation coffee producer responsible for some of the world's best coffee. We're talking about the history of the Lamastus Family Farms, the challenge that coffee producing countries face, and spilling the beans on the Geisha varietal's impact on the livelihood of coffee farmers in Panama and worldwide.

What We're Drinking

Wilford Lamastus: Panama Elida Estate Washed Typica and Natural Cauai from Bajareque Coffee
Bryan Schiele: Ecuador Juan Peña from Quills Coffee
Brian Beyke: El Burro Washed Gesha from Crema Coffee

Shownotes

About Wilford Lamastus:

Fourth generation coffee producer with the Lamastus Family Farms in Panama
Follow Wilford and the Lamastus Family Farms on Instagram
Visit their website at: boquetecoffee.net
Order from them at: geishacoffee.com

Episode 31 - 2015 in Review Dec 31, 2015

Happy New Year! On this episode we’re talking about our experience with coffee regions, coffee roasters, and coffee resolutions from 2015. While we both have our own take on what happened this past year, we’d love to hear from you! What were your favorite coffees of the year? Did you have any big surprises or expectations in 2015? Do you have any goals with coffee in 2016? Let us know on Instagram, Twitter, or by email.

Shownotes

Brian’s 2015 Top Coffees COMING SOON
Bryan’s 2015 Top Coffees
Brian’s 2014 Top Coffees

Notable New Roasters (to us)

Notable New Products (to us)

A Few Great Coffees from 2015

Colombia Danilson Oidor from Supersonic Coffee
Burundi Sehe from Koppi
El Salvador Finca Kilimanjaro from Counter Culture
Ethiopia Biftu Gudina from Solberg & Hansen
Panama La Esmerelda Mario Carnaval from George Howell
Kenya Gachatha AA from Supersonic Coffee

Episode 30 - Ratio Eight Dec 17, 2015

We're delighted to have Mark Hellweg - Portland based entrepreneur and designer responsible for Clive Coffee and the stunning Ratio Eight Coffee Maker - on the podcast this week! We discussed Mark's story, the roles of both form and function in design, design challenges in bringing the Ratio to market, as well as some exciting upcoming projects in the works.

What We're Drinking

Mark Hellweg: Colombia Finlandia Estate from Roseline Coffee on the Ratio Eight
Bryan Schiele: Ecuador Juan Peña from Square One Coffee on the V60
Brian Beyke: Holiday Blend from Olympia Coffee on the Ratio Eight

Shownotes

About Mark Hellweg:

Portland based entrepreneur, designer, founder of Clive Coffee and Ratio
Follow Ratio on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook
Ratio #BloomBrewReady
Ratio Carafe #BloomBrewStayWarm

Episode 29 - Sharing Coffee Dec 03, 2015

Coffee is meant to be shared ... that's why we're talking about a few of our favorite options for sharing coffee. Whether you're splitting a bag of coffee with a friend, swapping coffee with someone across the world, or even sending coffee to friends and loved ones as gifts, we've got some helpful advice and suggestions for you!

What We're Drinking

Brian Beyke: Colombia Fondo Paez from Kickapoo Coffee on the GINO Dripper
Bryan Schiele: Panama La Esmerelda Mario Carnaval from George Howell on the Chemex

Shownotes

Sign Up for Third Wave Wichteln!!! (Registration ends December 4th)
3rd Wave Coffee Map
25 Cups of Christmas
Elizabeth Chai’s Coffee Trailer
Bespoken Coffee Roasters
Monroe Coffee Roasters
Kurasu Japanese Coffee Subscription
Verve Green Tip Gesha

Various Links

Episode 28 - Social Media with Jenn Chen Nov 19, 2015

We're very excited to welcome the wonderful Jenn Chen to the show to chat about coffee and social media. Jenn is a freelance coffee marketer, the digital marketing manager for acaia, as well as a talented photographer, writer, and donut connoisseur.

What We're Drinking

Jenn Chen: Kenya Kaigwandi from Greenway Coffee on the Chemex, V60, Bonmac, and Clever
Bryan Schiele: Kenya AB Githima from Steadfast Coffee on the Chemex
Brian Beyke: Ethiopia Derar Ela from Presta Coffee on the GINO Dripper

Shownotes

About Jenn Chen:

Freelance Coffee Marketer, Writer & Photographer
Digital Marketing Manager at acaia
Visit Jenn's website at: jennchen.com
Follow Jenn on Instagram or Twitter

Episode 27 - It's Not Just Coffee - The Wrap-Up Nov 05, 2015

About the IBMOC Kaffebox Advent Calendar Giveaway:

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As we bring our series of discussions about developing a balanced relationship with coffee to a conclusion, we talk in more detail about how beginners, enthusiasts, and professionals compare, contrast, and interrelate with each other. It's not just coffee ... it's also about how you approach it and make space for it alongside the rest of your life.

What We're Drinking

Brian Beyke: Aricha Natural from Anchorhead Coffee as Espresso
Bryan Schiele: Colombia Finca Las Nubes Geisha from Clifton Coffee on the Chemex

Shownotes

5 Incredible Myths About Coffee Freshness
The State of Espresso in 2015 where James Hoffman talks about the Death of Diversity in espresso
Charles Babinski WBC Performance where he talks about systems
James Hoffmann's Blog
Coffee Hustle

Episode 26 - It's Not Just Coffee for the Professional Oct 22, 2015

We're honored to be joined on this episode by the owner of Ruby Coffee Roasters, Jared Linzmeier, as we continue our series of discussions about developing a balanced relationship with coffee whether you're a beginner, enthusiast, or coffee professional. It's not just coffee ... it's also about how you approach it and make space for it alongside the rest of your life. In this episode, we discuss the challenges professionals face and some practical ways to find balance.

What We're Drinking

Jared Linzmeier: Colombia Aguacate from Ruby Roasters on the Curtis Brewer
Bryan Schiele: Ethiopia Kochere from Supersonic Coffee on the Kalita Wave
Brian Beyke: Honduras Margarito Herrera from Phil & Sebastian on the Gino

About Jared Linzmeier:

Owner of Ruby Coffee Roasters
Follow Ruby on Instagram, on Twitter, or on Facebook

Shownotes

Episode 25 - It's Not Just Coffee for the Enthusiast Oct 08, 2015

We're continuing our series of discussions about developing a balanced relationship with coffee whether you're a beginner, enthusiast, or coffee professional. It's not just coffee ... it's also about how you approach it and make space for it alongside the rest of your life. In this episode, we discuss the challenges coffee enthusiasts face and some practical ways we can find balance.

What We're Drinking

Brian Beyke: Nicaragua Reina Del Cafe from Steadfast Coffee on the V60
Bryan Schiele: Ethiopia Ardi Natural from Huckleberry Roasters on the Chemex and Espresso

Shownotes

Episode 24 - It's Not Just Coffee for the Beginner Sep 24, 2015

We're beginning a series of discussions about developing a balanced relationship with coffee whether you're a beginner, enthusiast, or coffee professional. It's not just coffee ... it's also about how you approach it and make space for it alongside the rest of your life. In this episode, we discuss the beginner. Beginners can find balance by focussing on keeping coffee simple and mindfully creating time to develop a coffee routine.

What We're Drinking

Bryan Schiele: Panama Hartmann Estate Natural from Sunergos Coffee on the Able Kone
Brian Beyke: Honduras Yire from Coffee Supreme on the V60

Shownotes

Episode 23 - Describing Coffee with Seth Mills Sep 10, 2015

On this episode we're joined by Seth Mills, director of coffee at Mistobox Coffee, as we discuss tasting and describing coffee. Whether you're a roaster, a coffee enthusiast, or you're new to coffee, we'll cover some practical tips that will help you refine your flavor note vocabulary and even help explain what factors impact a coffee's taste to begin with.

What We're Drinking

Brian Beyke: Ethiopia Gedeb from Goshen Coffee on the V60 and Espresso
Seth Mills: Ethiopia Guji Uraga from Huckleberry Roasters on the Gino Dripper
Bryan Schiele: Ethiopia Guji Special Prep from Portola Coffee Lab on the Chemex

Show Notes

About Seth Mills:

Director of Coffee at Mistobox Coffee
Follow Seth on Instagram or Twitter

Episode 22 - Populace Coffee Projects with Andrew Heppner Aug 27, 2015

On this week's episode we're joined by Andrew Heppner, CEO of Populace Coffee in Bay City, Michigan, who's got some exciting new projects to discuss (as well as a few great coffees). We're discussing their upcoming project called Habitual, a coffee brewing guide that sets out to explore the behavior behind brewing coffee, the devices used, and the environments in which the brewing takes place. Andrew also fills us in on some preliminary details of Populace's exciting coffee tasting competition called Flight of Fancy.

What We're Drinking

Andrew Heppner: Guatemala Consuelo from Ruby Roasters
Bryan Schiele: Guatemala Adecafe from Blueprint Coffee
Brian Beyke: Ethiopia Idido from Novel Coffee

Show Notes

About Populace Coffee:

Populace Coffee
Follow Populace Coffee on Instagram or Twitter

Episode 21 - Manual Brewing with Steve Rhinehart - Part 2 Aug 20, 2015

We're pleased to have Steve Rhinehart, the brand lead for Prima Coffee, back again this week in Part 2 of our discussion about getting started with manual brewing. We're talking about grinders, scales, kettles and other devices you might want to pick up, at varying price points, to get started in manual brewing at home.

Hand Grinders

Budget - Hario Skerton, Hario Mini Mill Slim
Medium - Top End - Knock Feldgrind, Orphan Espresso Lido 3

Electric Grinders

Budget - Capresso Infinity, Bodum Bistro, Baratza Encore
Medium - Baratza Virtuoso, Baratza Preciso, Breville Smart Grinder
Top End - Mahlkoenig EK43, Baratza Forte BG, Baratza Vario

Scales

Budget - AWS AMW-SC-2KG
Medium - Brewista, Hario VST-2000B, Jennings CJ4000
Top End - Acaia Pearl

Kettles

Budget - Level Kettle, BonaVita Stovetop, Hario Buono
Medium - Bonavita Variable Temp, Hario Buono Electric
Top End - Copper Buono, Monarch Methods

Thermometers

Budget - Digital Thermometers
Medium - ThermoPop
Top End - Thermapen

Other Resources

About Steve Rhinehart:

Brand Lead for Prima Coffee
Occasional barista for Quills Coffee
Follow Steve on Instagram or Twitter

Episode 20 - Manual Brewing with Steve Rhinehart - Part 1 Aug 13, 2015

We're pleased to have Steve Rhinehart, the brand lead for Prima Coffee, joining us on the show to talk about getting started with manual brewing. We begin this 2-part series by covering some of our favorite recommended manual brewing devices to folks getting started. Next week we'll continue the discussion with Steve talking about the variety of other products at varying price points someone might need in addition to a brewing device.

What We're Drinking

Brian Beyke: El Salvador Jose Antonio Salverria from Jacobsen & Svart on the AeroPress
Steve Rhinehart: Gamut Espresso from Chromatic Coffee on the Slayer
Bryan Schiele: Kenya Karinga AB from Mountain Air on the V60

Show Notes

About Steve Rhinehart:

Brand Lead for Prima Coffee
Occasional barista for Quills Coffee
Follow Steve on Instagram or Twitter

Episode 19 - Cold Coffee Jul 30, 2015

Everybody's talking about cold coffee, so we are too! This week is all about the variety of ways to make cold coffee at home, options for purchasing cold coffee in the grocery store, as well as some interesting concoctions you can play around with yourself. What's your favorite way to enjoy cold coffee?

What We're Drinking

Bryan Schiele: Kenya Kagaa from Tim Wendelboe on the V60
Brian Beyke: Colombia La Palma y El Tucan from La Cabra on the Kalita Wave

Show Notes

Episode 18 - Coffee Subscriptions Jul 16, 2015

This week on the podcast we discuss a few of the top subscription coffee services and which ones might be best for you. We'd also love to hear from you! Use the hashtag #ibmoctalk and let us know on Instagram or Twitter what your favorite service is, or what you look for when signing up with a subscription coffee service.

What We're Drinking

Brian Beyke: Ethiopia Dumerso from Mecca Coffee on Filter
Bryan Schiele: Ethiopia Layo Teraga Velton's Coffee on Espresso

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Episode 17 - Office Coffee Jul 02, 2015

We're excited to announce that Brian Beyke and Bryan Schiele are taking over as hosts of the I Brew My Own Coffee podcast! We'd also like to say how much we appreciate all the great work and love that Alex Carpenter put into building this amazing platform. Thanks Alex!

This week we're talking about brewing coffee at the office, and some of the devices and techniques we've had success with. We also talk about a couple of interesting coffees from HoneyCo and Tweed Coffee Roasters.

What We're Drinking

Bryan Schiele: HoneyCo Coffee Roasters Kenya Litungu on the Chemex
Brian Beyke: Tweed Coffee Roasters Colombia Carlos Imbachi on the Wilfa Precision

Show Notes

Episode 16 - Jarrod Glasgow Apr 07, 2015

Jarrod Glasgow is one part of the team behind the popular iPhone app called Aeropress Timer App. In this weeks episode we talk with him about building the app and his passion for the Aeropress and coffee.

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Episode 15 - Brandon Warman Mar 17, 2015

This week we talk with Brandon Warman. One of the guys behind the highly successful Kickstarter project Handground Coffee Grinder. Raising just over three hundred thousand dollars, we talk about the crowd sourced idea behind the grinder.

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Episode 14 - Steve Agocs Mar 09, 2015

This week we talk with the man behind KCCoffeeGeek.com Steve Agocs. We talk about getting into coffee and how it doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg and we also talk about altitudes effect on coffees.

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Episode 13 - Seth Mills Mar 03, 2015

This week we chat with the Director of Coffee for Mistobox.com Seth Mills. We talk about how he sources coffee and finds roasters for their popular coffee subscription service. We also talk about how Mistobox Coffee started as a college project that went on to launch a successful Kickstarter campaign to then airing on the popular TV show Shark Tank and receiving funding from non other than Mark Cuban.

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Episode 12 - Chase Reeves Feb 24, 2015

In the twelfth episode of the I Brew My Own Coffee Podcast we chat with Chase Reeves, one of the gentlemen behind fizzle.co. Chase reached out to us on twitter and wanted to join us to chat about his mutual love for coffee and we couldn't pass that up. In this episode we talk about his love for coffee and where that all started.

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Episode 11 - Bryan Shiele (Part 2) Feb 17, 2015

In the eleventh episode of the I Brew My Own Coffee Podcast we chat with Bryan Schiele. In part 2 of this interview Bryan shares his personal coffee indexing system he created and talks about the reasoning for roasting his own coffee.

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Episode 10 - Bryan Schiele (Part 1) Feb 11, 2015

In the tenth episode of the I Brew My Own Coffee Podcast we chat with Bryan Schiele. Probably most notable for his colorful coffee photography on Instagram, we chat about how he got started working as a barista at Starbucks then moving into a software development job and how brewing coffee at home has become a hobby for him.

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Episode 9 - Monarch Methods Feb 03, 2015

In the ninth episode of the I Brew My Own Coffee podcast, we chat with Chris Chekan of Monarch Methods. The man behind one of the most beautifully hand made coffee kettles. We chat about how he got started and the reasons behind starting Monarch Methods to create well thought, quality coffee products.

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Monarch Methods Links

Episode 8 - A Film About Coffee Jan 24, 2015

In the eighth episode of the I Brew My Own Coffee podcast, Stacey and I talk about our thoughts on the movie A Film About Coffee. A great in depth look into the story behind coffee, from the farm to the consumer.

Show Notes

[1:00] Kuma Coffee
[2:08] My Coffee Pub
[2:50] Trystero Coffee
[7:00] afilmaboutcoffee.com
[8:10] I Brew My Own Coffee Instagram
[20:00] Watch the film here

Episode 7 - Justin Jackson Jan 15, 2015

In the seventh episode of the I Brew My Own Coffee podcast, we chat with our good friend Justin Jackson. Justin is just getting into brewing coffee at home and we cover a lot of high level topics to help him start brewing better coffee. If you are new to coffee this will be a good episode to turn into.

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Episode 6 - Brian Beyke Dec 31, 2014

In the sixth episode of the I Brew My Own Coffee podcast, we chat with Brian Beyke of abandoncoffee.com. Brian is super passionate about coffee and reviews all the coffees he drinks on his website to help others find great tasting coffee.

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Episode 5 - Jesse Carmody Dec 18, 2014

In the fourth episode of the I Brew My Own Coffee podcast, we chat with LA based photographer Jesse Carmody about how he got into coffee, why it is important to use a scale, the difference between iced coffee and cold brew coffee and starting his own cold brew company Pump Cold Brew.

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Episode 4 - Errin Vasquez #larivercampcoffee Dec 04, 2014

In the fourth episode of the I Brew My Own Coffee podcast, we chat with cyclist and creator of the #larivercampcoffee meetup in LA Errin Vasquez. We chat about his experience getting into coffee, brewing coffee outside and how he started the #larivercampccoffee meetup in LA.

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Episode 3 - Rex Tseng Nov 02, 2014

In the third episode of the I Brew My Own Coffee podcast, Rex Tseng, the co-founder & president of Acaia Coffee joins us to talk about his experiences designing programing and building the Acaia Peal Coffee Scale.

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Episode 2 - Chad Morton Oct 15, 2014

In the second episode of the I Brew My Own Coffee podcast, Chad Morton joins us to talk about his experiences starting a coffee company, the importance of creating relationships with his farmers, the difference between direct trade and fair trade and building a business around sustainability.

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Episode 1 - Introductions Sep 07, 2014

In this first episode of the I Brew My Own Coffee podcast, host Alex Carpenter and co-author of the book Stacey Carpenter take some time to introduce themselves and share a some of the ideas behind what they hope to accomplish with the book and what else you can expect.