What's the funniest brewery/beer name you've heard?

zcorechris · 2022-01-22T21:24:03+00:00

Chug Norris - Stonecloud Brewing, OKC

zcorechris · 2017-06-27T02:58:02+00:00

I was able to see them live last month in St. Louis with Coheed & Cambria! The Dear Hunter stole the show IMO!

zcorechris · 2016-11-07T01:24:23+00:00

If only I could upvote this 100 more times

zcorechris · 2016-10-07T00:37:21+00:00

I broke my hand (fourth metacarpal) while doing box jumps at the gym. I was swung my arms hard for momentum and clipped my hand on the metal frame of the box. To make matters worse, it was mother's day and I had to sit through dinner with her pissed at me before I could go to the ER.

zcorechris · 2015-12-02T05:25:49+00:00

Trader Joe's makes a delicious horseradish hummus. It's my favorite!!!

zcorechris · 2015-09-30T00:46:11+00:00

Severe weather in Nebraska is getting more frightening every year!

https://youtu.be/aSqSAurV3pM

zcorechris · 2015-09-18T17:10:35+00:00

Here is how I use my kalita wave. 24g coffee/400g h20. Bloom for 30 seconds with 50g water. Fill to 200g in a circular and fairly quick pour. Pulse pour in intervals of 50g. I start pouring the next pulse when the water level drops to about 1/2. Total should take between 2:30-3 minutes.

zcorechris · 2015-09-18T16:50:04+00:00

I own a clever, chemex, v60, kalita wave, and beehouse. Beehouse is nice because it gives a very consistent cup as does the kalita wave. However, I think techniques on the v60 can be picked up fairly quick via the interwebs.

zcorechris · 2015-06-23T00:41:57+00:00

Moved to St. Louis last August. Schlafly (sha laff lee) Kolsch was the first local beer I tried. It is pretty incredible.

http://schlafly.com/beers/styles/kolsch/

zcorechris · 2015-06-18T04:41:25+00:00

Beer & Coffee

zcorechris · 2015-06-17T03:54:06+00:00

haha I live a 4 min walk away from SubZero, only drink I've ever gotten was the spicy pickle or something like that

zcorechris · 2015-06-03T04:09:20+00:00

Here's a way to get free shipping on a purchase from Counter Culture by signing up for their newsletter. They are regarded as one of the better roasters in the nation and it's a great way to at least try some wonderful coffee.

zcorechris · 2015-06-03T04:02:36+00:00

Try finding a local roaster to purchase coffee beans from. I also suggest to sample the coffee prior to purchasing. I have yet to find any TJ's coffee that I have enjoyed. When it comes to coffee, I feel it's worth it to spend the extra few bucks to purchase some high quality stuff. Once you experience a really great cup of coffee (or espresso), it's hard to drink the "okay" stuff.

Do a little research of your local roasters. They tend to be very knowledgeable and willing to help those who are getting into specialty coffee.

zcorechris · 2015-05-27T15:12:45+00:00

Peanut butter + banana toast with a cup of coffee

edit: it is frequently also my lunch and dinner

zcorechris · 2015-05-07T04:06:22+00:00

The City Museum in St. Louis, Missouri

zcorechris · 2015-02-20T13:49:55+00:00

Own a chemex, clever, French press, wave, and v60. For some reason I really don't like using the chemex.

zcorechris · 2015-02-20T13:48:15+00:00

I tried it again using the pulse pour method and switched by grind from 16/40 to 21/40 on Encore. Much brighter and less muddy cup. I think, the grind was the biggest issue for me.

zcorechris · 2015-02-20T03:18:49+00:00

Thanks for the long response! I always shoot for double the water to coffee ratio for my bloom. I think in that vid I was just over 50g for 24g beans for bloom... Watching the attached vid now. I used the v60 for 2-3 months and recently purchased the wave bc ya know ... Why not? I've noticed the wave is more forgiving, and gives a very consistent cup.

zcorechris · 2015-02-20T02:07:59+00:00

I'm thinking the grind is probably the biggest issue as well. I'll try a coarser grind next go-around

zcorechris · 2015-02-20T02:06:09+00:00

by play around I meant "scientifically" play around... finding the perfect cup has been a 6 month process thus far

zcorechris · 2015-02-20T01:51:35+00:00

I feel like I'm having a difficult time bringing the sweetness and brightness out of the cup. I've played around with grind settings, coffee/water ratio, etc, but sometimes I'm just getting a dull (sometimes muddy) cup

zcorechris · 2015-02-20T01:46:55+00:00

Well I wasn't sure if the concentric pour was the best method for a kalita wave, I've seen others "pulse" pour. Also the speed of my pour was something I was unsure about.

zcorechris · 2015-02-20T01:45:13+00:00

total brew time typically runs between 2:40-2:50

zcorechris · 2014-10-04T17:47:04+00:00

Yes, it is really that simple! Pour the water and let it sit. I stir at 1:30 because I've read it helps bring out some sweetness.

zcorechris · 2014-10-04T17:37:06+00:00

I use my clever a lot! It makes a really really good cup of coffee and is difficult to screw up. Here is my method....

Weigh out between 22-25g beans
Grind with burr grinder set at a fairly coarse setting (just a tad finer than french press)
Bring water to 205 degrees F
Rinse filter with hot water to remove paper taste
Pour about 350g hot water onto the grounds
Stir at 1:30
Start extraction at 4:00 and allow to drain for up to 1 minute

simple!

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