Top Brew

Top Brew

By Joseph Darnell and Eric RauchArts
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Top Brew episodes

  • 66: Syringe for Elephants
    Joe and Eric discuss Joe’s visit at Counter Culture Coffee of Atlanta, and
    what a coffee tasting is like. Afterwards, they talk about the influence
    their coffee tastes have made on their peers; how friends and coworkers
    responded to craft coffee.
    34 min
  • 64: Part of a Balanced Breakfast
    Eric and Joe discuss JAB Holding Company taking ownership of Krispy Kreme,
    what a ‘balanced breakfast’ consists of, and review Joe’s new Baratza
    Encore conical burr grinder. How does it compare to the popular Bodum
    Bistro he used for the last two years? What does Eric think of the Baratza
    Virtuoso? Listen and find out.
    31 min
  • 63: Ripe for the Hobbyists
    Steve Agocs turned coffee into a delicious hobby. At KCCoffeeGeek.com, he
    reviews many of the latest specialty coffees. Steve shares his brewing
    ritual, describes his tools, and sheds light on his approach to the world’s
    favorite beverage.
    36 min
  • 62: Add Its Voice to the Symphony
    This week on the show, Eric and I discuss ‘The South - Home of Many a Great
    Soft Drink Company’. We also talked about white vs. green tea and taste
    test Counter Culture Coffee’s specialty grade Justina Ramos Bolivian
    coffee. Also, we want to give a huge shout out to Condesa Coffee. Thanks
    for the great coffeehouse experience!
    32 min
  • 61: Don’t Flush Out Your Lightbulbs
    In this episode, we discuss why coffee sometimes upsets your stomach and
    what you can do to prevent it. Afterward, we review all-American gas
    station coffee from the local RaceTrac (which might upset your stomach for
    altogether different reasons.
    37 min
  • 60: Hidden Meaning in Every Mug
    Joe is joined by our special guest, Aaron Dowd, known as ‘The Podcast Dude’
    of the Seanwes Network. Aaron recently adopted the AeroPress, but it’s
    probably not what you're thinking. He uses a blender for mixing in butter
    and milk, 8 O'Clock coffee beans, and drinks 5+ cups a day. We debate
    low-cost beans, French press versus AeroPress, additives that can make you
    crash, the dangers of cold brew and much more.
    45 min
  • 59: Coffee and Computers
    What's lost on a generation that grows up with Keurig coffee? How do
    Starbucks professionals perform cupping at headquarters? What's in a cup of
    Dunkin Donuts coffee?
    39 min
  • 58: What Happens in Oz
    The guys go back to first things: their very own brewing rituals. Joe likes
    AeroPress, Eric likes Hario V60. And between the two, there’s a dozen other
    tools they use to perfect their handmade beverages each day. Learn all
    about their fussy — and sometimes not-so fussy — coffee setups.
    41 min
  • 56: Invited to the Wedding
    Joe welcomes our special guest, JT Manning from Moscow, Idaho, a former
    Starbucks’ barista. JT shares details about work life behind the counter,
    learning about craft coffee, the makeup of his home brewing ritual, and his
    general opinion of the Starbucks’ barista work experience.
    31 min

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In their weekly coffee discussion, Eric Rauch and Joe Darnell plunge into the depths of the world’s favorite bevereage. It’s all about recipes and brewing techniques, roasting beans to perfection,…