Top Brew

By Joseph Darnell and Eric Rauch

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, cou... more

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How many episodes does Top Brew have?

The podcast currently has 75 episodes available.

Top Brew episodes:

December 02, 2015 45: Why We Don’t Brew Appleseeds
Eric and Joe introduce the new coffee beverage, Cascara, which is brewed
with the coffee fruit’s pulpy cherry, and they help perfectionistic coffee
enthusiasts take control of their angsty coffee brewing ritual. Whether
you’re making tea-like coffee, or seeking nirvana in every cup, the guys
have thoughts for you.
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30min
November 25, 2015 44: Thanksgiving’s Eve Spectacular
Fancy Gesha coffee beans sell for more than $70 a 12 oz. bag. Eric and Joe
discuss how they feel about high-end coffees and what place they deserve on
your shopping list. Also, Eric discusses the process he used to create
Thrasher’s Christmas Blend, and Joe shares his first impressions of his new
Kalita Wave dripper.
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33min
November 22, 2015 43: It's Got Nothing to Do with Leprechauns
Eric and Joe enjoy an Irish coffee together and discuss its origins, how to
perfect the recipe, find the right ingredients, use traditional Irish
coffee mugs, and give some other tips for adventurous coffee enthusiasts to
try at home.
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27min
November 11, 2015 42: Combination French Press, Hair Dryer & Time Machine
Joe Darnell interviews returning guest, John Guiliano. Writer, photographer
and coffee enthusiast, John is a year into his coffee journey at
BrewingCoffeeManually.com. We discuss his writing practices, routine for
content creation, his new “Choose Your Weapon” t-shirts, and excellent
reasons to write a coffee journal.
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34min
November 04, 2015 41: Cats and Coffee Makers Don't Mix
Joe has bad news about his Chemex, Eric is weirded out by Joe’s
observational skills, and together they discuss ways a listener of the show
could upgrade his coffee at home.
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27min
October 28, 2015 40: A Hallmark in a Cup
For the big Four Zero, Joe and Eric discuss changes in Joe’s household that
led him to switch from an AeroPress to a Chemex. In review, the guys debate
the merits of a coffee-to-water ratio chart, and Joe names the factors of
‘Eleven Things Only a Coffee Snob Would Understand’, so you can grade
yourself on your true level of eccentric coffee snobbery.
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32min
October 21, 2015 39: There’s Chemicals in My Chemicals
Eric and Joe wish you a happy ‘Back to the Future’ day, and introduce a
segment of follow-up. They talk about human genes and how caffiene is
metabolized, the plunging price of commodity coffee around the globe, the
science behind flavoring a pumpkin spice latte, and how some coffee
drinkers use salt to mask bitterness in their brew.
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28min
October 14, 2015 38: “K” is for Keurig
There are twelve Keurig coffee makers for sale at Joe’s local Target.
People love these devices, so what do we make of them? Eight years ago,
Joe’s java journey started with two of these machines. How did Keurigs lead
him to artisinal coffee? Eric and Joe debate the pros and cons of K-cups
and evaluate what coffee drinkers they serve best.
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37min
October 07, 2015 37: Bending Our Minds with Pumpkin Spice
Believe it or not, Eric has never had a Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte. So
we sat down to have one of this year’s pumpkin-puree-infused recipe and
give it our review while we cringe at the number of toxic artificial and
“natural” ingredients Starbucks uses for their fancy beverages.
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27min
September 30, 2015 36: Combination Coffee Grinder and Pencil Sharpener
Joe returns from vacation in Panama City thirsty for craft coffee in
Atlanta, so he gives a report of his first visit to Octane Coffee in
Midtown. Also, Eric and Joe review Stumptown Coffee Roaster’s ‘brew kits’
intended for beginning to enthusiast levels of coffee prep at home and
travel.
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35min

FAQs about Top Brew:

How many episodes does Top Brew have?

The podcast currently has 75 episodes available.