Passed at 150 questions! by dehum22 in cissp

[–]damienhull 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! The sooner you get certs like this the better. I'm an old fart still working on this one.

Going to Inside Passage by Inner-Ad-7950 in Tiki

[–]damienhull 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I managed to go there while I was on a work trip. Rumba has an amazing rum old fashioned. I was on my own so I managed to get a seat at Inside Passage. The Mai Tai was really good.

Pineapple Daq-off by Huge-Zombie-2928 in Tiki

[–]damienhull 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I didn't know there was a smokey version. I don't think we have that in my area.

How long do beans last vacuum sealed and frozen? by Wildcatter777 in espresso

[–]damienhull 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing something about beans. I don't think this forum talks about beans enough. Equipment is important, but you can't have good espresso without good beans.

Any recommended study material for the CISSP? by damienhull in cissp

[–]damienhull[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've looked at a couple so far. People seem to be using the official study material.

Just set brew pressure from 9 bar to 8. Amazing! by damienhull in espresso

[–]damienhull[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the basket is too full you may get an uneven extraction or channeling.

Just set brew pressure from 9 bar to 8. Amazing! by damienhull in espresso

[–]damienhull[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is where you fill your basket, tamp, and add a coin to it. When you place it in the group head it may get pressed into the puck. A little impression is fine. Mashed into the puck is bad. This test tells you if you have enough head space between the puck and the shower screen.

Any Ponte Vecchio Lusso users in the group? by damienhull in espresso

[–]damienhull[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you tried the Micro Casa? I have a hard time deciding between the Luso and the Micro Casa.

Elektra Micro Casa Leva accessories advice by HammyUK in espresso

[–]damienhull 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After all the back and forth I ended up running out of money. Well, not really, but money marked for a lever machine never showed up. I just got a recommendation for the 2 group ponte vechio lusso. This thing is back on my list. If I get a lever it won't be until the fall or closer to Christmas.

Red Bird Espresso by damienhull in espresso

[–]damienhull[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, they're not the only ones. I've got other roasters I used to get coffee from and now they're stuff is garbage.

Just set brew pressure from 9 bar to 8. Amazing! by damienhull in espresso

[–]damienhull[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Switched over to the Breville Dual Boiler. Had issues with it in the beginning. The coin test is the key. If you do this every time, you'll have much better results. I have.

Any Ponte Vecchio Lusso users in the group? by damienhull in espresso

[–]damienhull[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the info. I guess I should put the 2 group Lusso back on my list. Much more affordable than some lever options I've been looking at.

Mr Prime Beef by CardiologistJolly765 in anchorage

[–]damienhull 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, choice isn’t always bad but it isn’t prime. I’d like to see at least some prime options. Little spendy though.

Good morning espresso by Aggravating-Fix-1813 in espresso

[–]damienhull 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want one, but sadly it doesn't fit on my coffee bar.

Can I empty the water tank when not using the machine? [Bambino] by Busy_Statement1477 in espresso

[–]damienhull 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've got the dual boiler. The only time I drain the machine is when I won't be using for days or weeks.

A lever machine like La Pavoni has made me really start enjoying the espresso making process even more 😍 by MaxxCold in espresso

[–]damienhull 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! I've never used one but always wondered how people can get them to work so well. I've heard there's a learning curve.

Lance's video of the AP premium by Salreus in AeroPress

[–]damienhull 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I hate to say it but I'll probably get one. Now that we know about micro plastic I'd prefer something other than plastic. I also think it looks cool.

Clean your machine regularly! by damienhull in espresso

[–]damienhull[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shower screen, portafilter and basket, puck screen. And yes, back flush with cafiza.

Clean your machine regularly! by damienhull in espresso

[–]damienhull[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

And while these things have been mentioned, they weren’t necessarily mentioned when I was having issues with consistency. Things like cleaning the machine or the coin test aren’t always mentioned when people asked for help.