Episodes

  • 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 BrewerBryan Schiele: from Onyx Coffee Lab on the ChemexBrian Beyke: from Tim Wendelboe on the V60

    Shownotes

    Keys to the Shop: Episode 37 w/ Brian BeykeBarista HustleBarista Hustle: SuperlativesBarista Hustle: Espresso CompassBarista Hustle: Coffee CompassMatt’s Hario V60 Pour Over RecipeSprudge: Feelin’ Fines: Breaking Down Matt Perger’s World Brewers Cup WinHome-Barista: Roller Mill GrinderBarista Hustle: grinder Paper: ExplainedBarista Hustle: DIY Water for Coffee BrewingBarista Hustle: The Great Distribution Tool DebateDistribution Tool Experiment CrowdfundBarista Hustle: Refractometer MethodScott Rao: Interesting Flavor vs. Flavor Balance

    About Matt Perger:

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

    KRUVE’s Original Kickstarter CampaignBarista Magazine Online: The KRUVE Sifter Ensures a Uniform Grind SizePrima Coffee's KRUVE Overview VideoJames Hoffman's KRUVE Sifter Review

    About Kruve:

    Visit KRUVE’s WebsiteFollow KRUVE on Instagram, Twitter, or on Facebook
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  • 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!

    Shownotes

    Dialing in with the Sette BurrSette 30 Release PostponedThird Wave WaterAcaia Orion Bean DoserFellow STAGG EKG/EKG+IBMOC Episode 3 - Rex Tseng
  • 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 CoffeeBrian Beyke: Ethiopia Bokasso from Ruby Coffee RoastersBryan Schiele: Ecuador La Guiglia from Peixoto Coffee

    Shownotes

    EP 54 - The Intersectionality PanelWikipedia: IntersectionalityMichelle’s Tamper Tantrum Talk - Laying the Groundwork for DiversitySprudge: At The Coffeewoman Panel: “Building Influence and Changing Power Structures”Boss Barista PodcastBarista Competition Needs a Refresh by Pete LicataMaxwell Mooney’s Comments on Pete Licata’s PostBarista Magazine: Degendering the Language of Customer Service by RJ JosephBarista Magazine: Cherry Roast: The All-Female Competition League You’ve Been Waiting For by Ashley RodriguezBarista Magazine: Hiring a Diverse Staff with Liz Dean of Irving Farm Coffee Roasters by Liz Dean

    About Michelle Johnson:

    2016 Sprudgie Award Winner for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of ExcellenceCreative Marketing Director at Barista HustleFounder of The Chocolate BaristaFollow Michelle on her personal Instagram or Twitter or at The Chocolate Barista on Instagram or Twitter
  • 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 BaristaTracy Ging - co-founder of The Coffee Woman

    Panelists

    Tymika Lawrence - Genuine OriginPhyllis Johnson - BD ImportsLiz Dean - Irving Farm Coffee RoastersJenn Chen - Freelance Coffee MarketerMeister - Cafe Imports

    Shownotes

    Sprudge: At The Coffeewoman Panel: “Building Influence and Changing Power Structures”The Chocolate Barista: One Step Forward, Two Steps Sideways: How White Feminism Is Holding Coffee Back
  • 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.

    Shownotes

    Ally CoffeeGraciano's Los Lajones EstateFollow Graciano on InstagramLocoLYESPLZTonx: LocoL and a One Buck Cup of CoffeeNYT: Has Coffee Gotten Too Fancy?Eater: Why LocoL's $1 Coffee Brand MattersFollow Tonx on InstagramSign up for our Slack Team
  • 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 CoffeeBrian Beyke: Colombia Cerro Azul AAA from Steadfast Coffee

    Shownotes

    Sign up for our UPCOMING Slack Page Thanks so much to our Patreon supporters!Take 20% of your order at Land and Water using IBMOC20 at checkoutSprudge :: The Complete List of 2017 #Coffeechamps Qualifier FinalistsSprudge :: Coffee on Instagram: Abandon CoffeeListen along at the Keys to the Shop Podcast
  • 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 CoffeeTaylor Minor: Kenya Windbrush AB from Telemetry CoffeeBrian Beyke: Ethiopia Aricha from Tandem CoffeeBryan Schiele: Colombia Alto de La Cruz from Penrose Coffee

    Shownotes

    Maxwell Colonna-Dashwood — Water chemistry and its impact on coffee flavourWater for Coffee BookLa Marzocco Water ArticleSprudge: Why Do Food Media Elites Hate Third Wave Water?Daily Coffee News: Third Wave Water Aims to Float All Boats For Quality, ConsistencyBarista Hustle: Juliette Water RecipeGear Patrol: Third Wave Water Is Here to Improve Your Morning CoffeeEater: Third Wave Water Is Here, So the End Must Be NighIndependent: Third Wave Water: How hipsters finally ruined coffeeFood & Wine: Can Tiny Capsules Make Your Coffee Taste Better?Thrillist: Enhance Your Hipster Coffee with $10 Third Wave WaterRefinery29:
    Third-Wave Water Arrives, Coffee Snobbery Has PeakedTheBlaze: Commentary: Hipsters manage to ruin coffee5 Senses 70/30

    Find Third Wave Water Online

    Check out their websiteSupport their KickstarterFollow on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook
  • 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 KoppiBrett Cannon: Colombia Obraje Geisha from Peixoto CoffeeBrian Beyke: Holiday 2016 Blend from Ceremony Coffee RoastersBryan Schiele: Costa Rica Las Lajas from Peixoto Coffee

    Shownotes

    Department of BrewologySprudge: Department of Brewology Launches Curated Roaster Collaboration SeriesThe Inefficiency Podcast - Episode 15 - The Art & Science of Handcrafted CoffeeSocratic CoffeeThird Wave WaterCaffeine MagazineNew York City Transit Authority Standard Graphics ManualNational Aeronautics & Space Administration Standard Graphics ManualBill O’Reilly - We’re doing it Live

    Find Department of Brewology Online

    Check out their websiteFollow on Instagram, Twitter, and FacebookDavid’s non-coffee work at Anchor & Buffalo
  • 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 V60Bryan Schiele: Ethiopia Kayon Mountain from 49th Parallel on the Ratio Eight

    Show Notes

    District of Coffee: Brew Methods at HomeSprudge: 21 Merry Holiday Coffee BlendsKuma's Bear ClausVelton's Holiday BlendRuby's Cheers Holiday BlendDepartment of Brewology PrintsDepartment of Brewology Caffeind PinsIntelligentsia Holiday SweaterHandground Precision Coffee GrinderI Brew My Own Coffee - Episode 32 - From the Farm with Wilford LamastusVerve's Green Tip GeshaPT's Mario Carnaval GeishaMudhouse Finca La Mula GeishaThird Wave WitchtelnPrima's Global Customized WaterPrima Coffee: Holiday Gifts for Every BudgetNick Cho's December DripperSudden's Holiday Stocking StufferDaily Coffee News: Premium Instant Purveyor Sudden Coffee Secures $2.7 Million InvestmentMistobox Gift Subscription
  • 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 ColombeBrian Beyke: Ethiopia Guji from MethodicalBryan Schiele: Kenya Karatina AA from Variety

    Show Notes

    Prima CoffeePrima Coffee's BlogPrima: Pumpkin Spice Made Perfect Recipe Prima: Using a Lever Machine at HomePrima: The Palm-sized Secret to Better EspressoSprudge: First Look at the New La Marzocco Linea MiniBaratza Sette 270Decent EspressoBreville Dual BoilerBreville Barista Express

    About Steve Rhinehart:

    Brand Lead for Prima CoffeeOccasional barista for Quills CoffeeFollow Steve on Instagram or Twitter
  • 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 ParallelBrian Beyke: Kenya Ndaroini from Populace Coffee Bryan Schiele: Honduras Santa Barbara from Methodical Coffee

    Shownotes

    Episode 39 - Surprises in CoffeeSudden CoffeeSprudge: The $6 Cup Of Instant CoffeeNew York Times: Instant Coffee You’ll Actually Want to DrinkFood & Wine Magazine: Instant Coffee Can Actually Taste GoodRic Rhinehart - What is Specialty Coffee?What is Specialty Coffee?James Hoffmann - When Speciality Stops Being Special

    About Kalle Freese and Sudden Coffee:

    Follow Sudden Coffee on Instagram, Twitter, or FacebookVisit Sudden CoffeeFollow Kalle Freese on his Personal Instagram or Twitter
  • 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 CoffeeBrian Beyke: Kenya Ndocha from Jacu Bryan Schiele: Ethiopia Kayon Mountain from Quills Coffee

    Shownotes

    Episode 41 - Coffee Science with Maxwell MooneyCoffee Compass: Narrative Coffee Pops Up in Everett, WashingtonSprudge: Narrative Coffee: A Story From Everett, WashingtonBrandon Paul Weaver on Twitter

    About Maxwell Mooney and Narrative Coffee:

    Follow Narrative Coffee on Instagram, Twitter, or FacebookVisit narrative.coffeeFollow Maxwell Mooney on his Personal Instagram, his Latte Art Instagram or Twitter
  • 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 CoffeeBryan Schiele: Ethiopia Shakiso from Ruby Coffee

    Shownotes

    Episode 19 - Cold CoffeeMistobox: The Only Cold Brew and Iced Coffee Guide You’ll Ever NeedIce Ice Baby - A Closer Look At Brewing Cold Coffee by Kalle FreeseIconic Cocktail CompanySlate Coffee CansLa Colombe Draft LattePrima: What Everyone Ought to Know About Iced Coffee & Cold BrewPrima: 5 Delightful Iced Coffee Drinks for Summer
  • 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 CoffeeBrian Beyke: Colombia Cerro Azul AAA from Steadfast Coffee

    Shownotes

    Quills CoffeeNew Quills RoasterySweet Maria's Coffee Tin with ValveThe Coffee Compass: Nine Reasons You Need Some Cafiza in Your LifeCafiza PowderBrian's Clean GrinderBrian's Soap of ChoiceDyson V6 Hand Vacuum
  • 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 CoffeeJake Miller: Guji Natural from Supersonic CoffeeBrian Beyke: Ethiopia Chelelektu from Phil & SebastianBryan Schiele: Panama Hartmann Maragogype from Phil & Sebastian

    Shownotes

    Duo Coffee SteeperStagg KettleJoey MugDuo Coffee Steeper Kickstarter PageBlog: Free Supersonic with PurchaseBlog: Failing Through Kickstarter Prototypes

    About Fellow

    Follow Fellow on Instagram, Twitter, or FacebookVisit fellowproducts.com
  • 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 RoastersBryan Schiele: Ethiopia Dumerso Natural from Steadfast Coffee on the ChemexBrian Beyke: Espresso Correct from Populace Coffee as Espresso

    Shownotes

    Starbucks Barista Burr GrinderBaratza's Current Grinder LineupBaratza Sette 270 and 270WBaratza's TeamThe Sette Grinder - A(nother) Potential Game Changer from Baratza - Mark PrinceVIDEO: Sette 270 Review by Whole Latte LoveSette 270 Review on Home Barista

    About Baratza

    Follow Baratza on Instagram or TwitterVisit baratza.com
  • 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 V60Brian Beyke: Ethiopia Idido from Novel Coffee Roasters on the Cupping TableBryan Schiele: Kenya Kifahari from Augie's Coffee on the Chemex

    Shownotes

    Corner of the Cafe's Spotted Cow Christmas Blend ReviewCorner of the Cafe's Spotted Cow ReviewsBarista Hustle: Coffee ExtractionBarista Hustle: Coffee CompassSCAA Home Brewer CertificationCoffee Chemistry: Brewing Fundamentals

    About Maxwell Mooney and Spotted Cow:

    Follow Maxwell Mooney on his Personal Instagram, his Latte Art Instagram or TwitterFollow Spotted Cow on Instagram or TwitterVisit spottedcowcoffeecompany.com
  • 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 V60Mike Marquard: Colombia Carlos Imbachi from Kaldi's CoffeeBryan Schiele: Ethiopia Biftu Gudina from 49th Parallel on the Ratio EightBrian Beyke: Panama Carlin's Geisha from Phil & Sebastian on the Kalita Wave

    Shownotes

    Emma Sage - Tasting Experience our Five SensesCafe Imports Harvest SchedulePhil & Sebastian Harvest ScheduleCounter Culture Coffee SeasonalitySweet Maria's Coffee Production TimetableBlueprint Coffee: Beauty in Precision

    About Blueprint Coffee:

    blueprintcoffee.comFollow Blueprint Coffee on Instagram or TwitterFollow Mike Marquard on Instagram or TwitterFollow Evan Jones on Instagram or Twitter
  • 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 EspressoBryan Schiele: ÂĄViva! Espresso Blend from Augies Coffee as Espresso

    Brian Beyke's Top Surprises

    Impressive RegionsSudden CoffeeThe Cacao Connection

    Bryan Schiele's Top Surprises

    Responses to RecommendsCoffee KickstartersThe Baratza Sette

    Links and Shownotes

    Vanilla Syrup RecipeCocoa Syrup RecipeIBMOC RecommendsMonday AeroPress ClubThe Stubby RecipeSudden CoffeeA Q&A with KalleScience Coffee PortakeyThe RAFINO - Coffee Grind Refining SystemHandground Precision Coffee GrinderThe Food Podcast 006 - The Chocolate GarageThe Portafilter Podcast - Craft Chocolate and The New Podcast TeamMarou Tien Giang 70%The Baratza Sette 270The Baratza Sette 270W