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The Coffee Smarter PodcastAdvice from Grant Gamble and Suneal Pabari, the Co-Founders of Leaderboard: The Coffee GameAdvice from Grant Gamble and Suneal Pabari, the Co-Founders of Leaderboard: The Coffee Game (Toronto). Leaderboard is a worldwide tasting game that prizes both the educational and communal experience of coffee.Find Online:https://leaderboard.coffee/ • @leaderboardcoffeeCoffee People is presented by Roastar, Inc., the premier coffee packaging company utilizing digital printing. Roastar enables small-to-gigantic coffee businesses tell a big story. Learn more at https://www.roastar.com/. Follow @roastar on Instagram Support this show by buying us a cup of coffee athttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/roastwestcoast Brands We've Partnered With:*Shop for Yeah, No...Yeah, our collaboration roast with Relative Coffee celebrating a Midwest turn of phrase. Buy Now: https://relativecoffeeco.com/products/yeah-no-yeah Shop for theSimply Good Brewer: We've used ours nearly 1000 times.Coffee People is one of the premier coffee and entrepreneurship podcasts, featuring interviews with professionals in the coffee industry and coffee education. Host Ryan Woldt interviews roastery founders, head roasters, coffee shop owners, scientists, artists, baristas, farmers, green co...2025-02-1007 minThe Coffee Smarter PodcastAdvice from Chuck Patton, Chuck's Roasts and Patton Coffee ConsultingAdvice for coffee people from Chuck Patton, the Founder, Head Roaster, and namesake of Chuck's Roast Coffee (San Diego, CA) and Patton Coffee Consultancy. His new ventures focus on roasting excellence, offering coffee education, and providing advice for burgeoning and established coffee businesses. Chuck is also known for founding the iconic Bird Rock Coffee Roasters. He joined the Coffee People podcast to discuss his return from coffee retirement, why young roasters should keep their menus simple, and the value of developing analog roasting skills.
Find online: https://www.chuckroastscoffee.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/chuckroastscoffee
A specia...2025-02-0109 minThe Coffee Smarter PodcastAdvice from Stephanie Walter-Krause of Swelter CoffeeSage advice on starting a coffee business and coffee roasting from Swelter Coffee's Founder and Head Roaster Stephanie Walter-Krause. Find more coffee content in our newsletter on Substack at roastwestcoast.com.
A special thanks to our presenting sponsor Roastar, Inc. They are focused on coffee packaging. They enable small and burgeoning coffee businesses tell their big story. Learn more at www.roastar.com. Follow @roastar on Instagram.
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Coffee Smarter is one of the premier coffee education podcasts, featuring interviews and advice from professionals in the coffee industry. Host Ryan Woldt interviews roastery founders, head roasters, coffee shop owners, scientists, artists, baristas, farmers, gre...2025-01-2305 min
Keys To The Shop : Equipping Coffee Shop Leaders519: The World of Coffee People w/ Ryan Woldt of The Coffee People PodcastMany, dare I say, all of us, who fell in love with coffee can trace our beginnings to a moment when something we experienced in the cup surprised us with its depth and character. It was a catalyst that set us off in the pursuit of understanding and experiencing that kind of moment again and again. People are the same. Ubiquitous en mass, until you get to know the individual and through relating their stories and experiencing their character, we are often surprised by a depth that begins to teach us that there is more t...2025-01-201h 00The Coffee Smarter PodcastErick Armbrust Introduces Us To Cropster Cafe Software.Cropster's Erick Armbrust joins the podcast to introduce us to Cropster Cafe software, and discuss the merits of art vs. software enable consistency in roasting. Learn more at Cropster.com, and find more coffee content in our newsletter on Substack at roastwestcoast.com.
Shout out to Roastar, the premier digital printing company focused on coffee packaging. Roastar helps small and burgeoning coffee businesses tell a big story. Learn more at www.roastar.com. Follow @roastar on Instagram.
Support this show by buying yourself some great coffee:
BUY Yeah, No...Yeah Coffee from Relative Coffee Co.
Brands We've Partnered With:*
Simply Good Brewer. We've used ours 500+ times.
Hydro Flask. We use the 32oz bottle for coffee (among other things). Read the review.
Baratza!
Coffee People is one of the premier coffee and entrepreneurship po...2024-11-2721 minThe Coffee Smarter PodcastErick Armbrust Introduces Us To Cropster's Roast Software.Cropster's Erick Armbrust joins the podcast to introduce himself and Cropster's original Roast software. Learn more at Cropster.com, and find more coffee content in our newsletter on Substack at roastwestcoast.com.
Shout out to Roastar, the premier digital printing company focused on coffee packaging. Roastar helps small and burgeoning coffee businesses tell a big story. Learn more at www.roastar.com. Follow @roastar on Instagram.
Support this show by buying yourself some great coffee:
BUY Yeah, No...Yeah Coffee from Relative Coffee Co.
Brands We've Partnered With:*
Simply Good Brewer. We've used ours 500+ times.
Hydro Flask. We use the 32oz bottle for coffee (among other things). Read the review.
Baratza!
Coffee People is one of the premier coffee and entrepreneurship podcasts, featuring interviews with professionals in the coffee industry and coffee education. Host Ryan Woldt i...2024-11-2018 minThe Coffee Smarter PodcastDoes A Dockworker Strike Impact Your Coffee?Hacea Coffee Source's Jared Hales rejoins the podcast to answer share thoughts on the recent dockworker strike's impact on coffee. We chatted hours before it was resolved!
Buy Green Coffee or Sign Up for a Coffee Class online:
https://haceacoffee.com/
Shout out to Roastar, the premier digital printing company focused on coffee packaging. Roastar helps small and burgeoning coffee businesses tell a big story. Learn more at www.roastar.com. Follow @roastar on Instagram.
Support this show by buying us a cup of coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/roastwestcoast.
or check out our new MERCH in the R!WC SHOP!
Brands We've Partnered With:*
Simply Good Brewer. We've used ours 500+ times.
Hydro Flask. We use the 32oz bottle for coffee (among other things). Read the review.
Baratza!
Coffee People is one of the premier coffee and entrepreneurship podcasts, featuring interviews with professionals in the coffee industry and coffee education. Host Ryan Woldt interviews roaste...2024-10-1610 minThe Coffee Smarter PodcastAt Home Coffee Basics ft. Jared Hales of Hacea Coffee SourceHacea Coffee Source's Jared Hales rejoins the podcast to answer some pressing questions, like Does my brewer need to be level and How accurate should my scale be?
Buy Green Coffee or Sign Up for a Coffee Class online:
https://haceacoffee.com/
Shout out to Roastar, the premier digital printing company focused on coffee packaging. Roastar helps small and burgeoning coffee businesses tell a big story. Learn more at www.roastar.com. Follow @roastar on Instagram.
Support this show by buying us a cup of coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/roastwestcoast.
or check out our new MERCH in the R!WC SHOP!
Brands We've Partnered With:*
Simply Good Brewer. We've used ours 500+ times.
Hydro Flask. We use the 32oz bottle for coffee (among other things). Read the review.
Baratza!
Coffee People is one of the premier coffee and entrepreneurship podcasts, featuring interviews with professionals in the coffee industry and coffee education. Host Ryan Woldt interview...2024-10-1610 minThe Coffee Smarter PodcastMusings From The Judges Chair: Hacea Coffee Source Roasting CompHacea Coffee Source asked me to join four CQI Q-Graders to judge their recent roasting competition. Each competitor blind roasted a blend of three green coffee beans (Colombia, Brazil, Ethiopia). We cupped all of them. Winner details on the Hacea Coffee Source blog.
Find online:
https://haceacoffee.com/blogs/roasting/results-from-first-hacea-roasting-championship
Coffee People is presented by Roastar, the premier digital printing company focused on coffee packaging. Roastar helps small and burgeoning coffee businesses tell a big story. Learn more at www.roastar.com. Follow @roastar on Instagram.
Support this show by buying us a cup of coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/roastwestcoast.
or check out our new MERCH in the R!WC SHOP!
Brands We've Partnered With:*
Simply Good Brewer. We've used ours 50...2024-10-0318 minThe Coffee Smarter PodcastShould You Have A Relationship With Your Local Coffee Roaster?Welcome to the Coffee Smarter Podcast hosted by Ryan Woldt. In the 4th episode of Coffee Smarter Season 3, Chris O'Brien of Coffee Cycle Roasting and I chat about how those of us buying coffee to brew at home can communicate with our local coffee roasters, and learn from each other. The goal of this show is to enable you to brew a better cup of coffee at home. Check out the R!WC Brewer issue of the newsletter at this link: www.roastwestcoast.com.
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Or buy us a cup of coffee at: ...2024-02-2223 minThe Coffee Smarter PodcastMake Alternative Creamers At-HomeWelcome to the Coffee Smarter Podcast hosted by Ryan Woldt. In the 3rd episode of Coffee Smarter Season 3, Chris O'Brien of Coffee Cycle Roasting and I discuss making milk alternatives to add to our coffees at-home. Apologies to the cows. The goal of this show is to enable you to brew a better cup of coffee at home. Check out the R!WC Brewer issue of the newsletter at this link: www.roastwestcoast.com.
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www.roastwestcoast.com is your source for show recaps, coffee education, and coffee...2024-02-1521 minThe Coffee Smarter PodcastAutomatic Espresso Machines At-HomeWelcome to the Coffee Smarter Podcast hosted by Ryan Woldt. In the second episode of Coffee Smarter Season 3, Chris O'Brien of Coffee Cycle Roasting and I discuss brewing espresso at-home...again. This time when using or shopping for an automatic espresso brewer. We discuss single versus double-boilers, all-in-one machines, and more. The goal of this show is to enable you to brew a better cup of coffee at home. Check out the R!WC Brewer issue of the newsletter at this link: www.roastwestcoast.com.
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Or buy us a cup of c...2024-02-0819 minThe Coffee Smarter PodcastManual Espresso Making At-HomeWelcome to the Coffee Smarter Podcast hosted by Ryan Woldt. In the first episode of Coffee Smarter Season 3, Chris O'Brien of Coffee Cycle Roasting and I discuss brewing espresso at-home. The goal of this show is to enable you to brew a better cup of coffee at home. Check out the R!WC Brewer issue of the newsletter at this link: www.roastwestcoast.com.
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Head to www.roastwestcoast.com for show recaps, coffee education, guest list and coffee news. Follow us on Instagram: ...2024-02-0119 min
I Like Beer the PodcastStudio Visit: Ryan WoldtJoin Jeff & Jeff as they reminisce with Ryan Woldt about past shows while Ryan fills them in on his most recent book, festivals he’s attended and his coffee podcasts. The boys review beers from iconic breweries Carl Strauss and Sierra Nevada. Enjoy the Toast Roast Pour along with all the stories and laughs.
2023-12-111h 20The Coffee Smarter PodcastCoffee People: Nick Visconti, Drink Coffee. Do StuffThe Coffee Smarter Podcast is on break. In its place, enjoy this episode of Coffee People hosted by Ryan Woldt. Former pro snowboarder Nick Visconti, founder of Drink Coffee. Do Stuff in South Lake Tahoe, CA joins the podcast to share his coffee journey. Be sure to follow Coffee People wherever you're listening to this podcast! Coffee People is presented by Roastar.com
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Head to www.roastwestcoast.com for show recaps, coffee education, guest list and...2023-10-0451 minThe Coffee Smarter PodcastTop 5-ish Tips For Brewing Better CoffeeWelcome to the Coffee Smarter Podcast hosted by Ryan Woldt. In the last episode of Coffee Smarter Season 2, Chris O'Brien of Coffee Cycle Roasting and I recap some of our top coffee brewing tips from the first two seasons of the podcast. The goal of this show is to enable you to brew a better cup of coffee at home. Check out the R!WC Brewer issue of the newsletter at this link: www.roastwestcoast.com.
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Head to www.roast...2023-09-2825 minThe Coffee Smarter PodcastAdding Milk and Milk Alternatives to Your CoffeeWelcome to the Coffee Smarter Podcast hosted by Ryan Woldt. In this episode, Chris O'Brien of Coffee Cycle Roasting and I discuss adding milk and milk alternatives to our delicious cups of coffee. The goal of this show is to enable you to brew a better cup of coffee at home. Check out the R!WC Brewer issue of the newsletter at this link: www.roastwestcoast.com.
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Head to www.roastwestcoast.com for show recaps, coffee education, guest list an...2023-09-2015 minThe Coffee Smarter PodcastAdding Sugar And Sweeteners To Your Cup Of CoffeeWelcome to the Coffee Smarter Podcast hosted by Ryan Woldt. In this episode, Chris O'Brien of Coffee Cycle Roasting and I discuss adding sugar and sweeteners to our delicious cups of coffee. The goal of this show is to enable you to brew a better cup of coffee at home. Check out the R!WC Brewer issue of the newsletter at this link: www.roastwestcoast.com.
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Head to www.roastwestcoast.com for show recaps, coffee education, guest...2023-09-1216 minThe Coffee Smarter PodcastBuilding Your Hand Grinding MusclesWelcome to the Coffee Smarter Podcast hosted by Ryan Woldt. In this episode, Chris O'Brien of Coffee Cycle Roasting and I discuss hand grinding coffee. The goal of this show is to enable you to brew a better cup of coffee at home. Check out the R!WC Brewer issue of the newsletter at this link: www.roastwestcoast.com.
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This show is supported by R!WC Industry Partners including...2023-08-2921 minThe Coffee Smarter PodcastCold Coffee Brewing At-HomeWelcome to the Coffee Smarter Podcast hosted by Ryan Woldt. In this episode, Chris O'Brien of Coffee Cycle Roasting and I discuss styles of cold coffee brewing at home. The goal of this show is to enable you to brew a better cup of coffee at home. Check out the R!WC Brewer issue of the newsletter at this link: www.roastwestcoast.com.
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Head to www.roastwestcoast.com for show recaps, coffee education, guest list and coffee news. Follow us on Instagram: @RoastW...2023-08-2221 minThe Coffee Smarter PodcastI Just Effed This All Up Part 1 of Many: Wrong Sized Vessel For My Coffee Brew.Welcome to the Coffee Smarter Podcast hosted by Ryan Woldt. In this episode, Chris O'Brien of Coffee Cycle Roasting and I discuss the the problem with extraction theory, the benefits of testing flavor using the ruler shot, and why I can't be trusted to brew my own cup of coffee. The goal of this show is to enable you to brew a better cup of coffee at home. Check out the R!WC Brewer issue of the newsletter at this link: www.roastwestcoast.com.
Support this show by SUBSCRIBING to the paid version of the newsletter at https://roastwestcoast.substack.com/subscr...2023-08-1516 minThe Coffee Smarter PodcastCrossings Coffee Corner: Home Espresso MachinesThe Coffee Smarter Podcast hosted by Ryan Woldt is off this week. Instead, enjoy this audio version of the Crossings Coffee Corner with Alden Hozouri. Alden describes the types of home espresso machines you might consider and breaks down the pros and cons to each. The Crossings Coffee Corner comes out monthly and can always be found at: https://roastwestcoast.substack.com/s/crossings-coffee-corner
The goal of this show is to enable you to brew a better cup of coffee at home. Check out the R!WC Brewer issue of the newsletter at this...2023-07-1310 minThe Coffee Smarter PodcastThe Coffee Killers: Storing Whole Bean CoffeeWelcome to the Coffee Smarter Podcast hosted by Ryan Woldt. In this episode, Chris and I explore the intricacies of defining the various eras or waves of coffee. The goal of this show is to enable you to brew a better cup of coffee at home. Check out the R!WC Brewer issue of the newsletter at this link: www.roastwestcoast.com.
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Head to www.roastwestcoast.com for show recaps, coffee education, guest list and coffee news. Follow us on Instagr...2023-07-1221 minThe Coffee Smarter PodcastCoffee Waves Connected Thru TimeWelcome to the Coffee Smarter Podcast hosted by Ryan Woldt. In this episode, Chris and I explore the intricacies of defining the various eras or waves of coffee. The goal of this show is to enable you to brew a better cup of coffee at home. Check out the R!WC Brewer issue of the newsletter at this link: www.roastwestcoast.com.
BONUS LINK:
An original R!WC conversation about waves can be found in the newsletter archives here (paid): https://roastwestcoast.substack.com/p/coffee-smarter-week-9
Or find it on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
Support t...2023-07-0432 minThe Coffee Smarter PodcastWeighing Your Coffee And WaterWelcome to the Coffee Smarter Podcast hosted by Ryan Woldt. In this episode, Chris and I explore the need for weighing coffee and water during the brewing process to create a more consistent cup of morning coffee. The goal of this show is to enable you to brew a better cup of coffee at home. Check out the R!WC Brewer issue of the newsletter at this link: www.roastwestcoast.com.
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Head to www.ro...2023-06-2718 minThe Coffee Smarter PodcastGet On Your [Coffee] GrindWelcome to the Coffee Smarter Podcast hosted by Ryan Woldt. In this episode, Chris and I explore the coffee grind size. The goal of this show is to enable you to brew a better cup of coffee at home. Check out the R!WC Brewer issue of the newsletter at this link: www.roastwestcoast.com.
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This show is supported by R!WC Industry...2023-06-2020 minThe Coffee Smarter PodcastCoffee Grinders: Chopping Versus GrindingWelcome to the Coffee Smarter Podcast hosted by Ryan Woldt. In this episode, Chris and I explore the difference between the blade and the burr grinder. The goal of this show is to enable you to brew a better cup of coffee at home. Check out the R!WC Brewer issue of the newsletter at this link: www.roastwestcoast.com.
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Head to www.roastwestcoast.com for show recaps, coffee education, guest list and coffee news. Follow us on Instagram: @RoastWestCoast or Facebook: ...2023-06-1417 minThe Coffee Smarter PodcastHacea's Green Coffee Column, ft. Jared HalesThere is a new monthly column on Roast! West Coast. Hacea Coffee Source's co-founder and green coffee buyer (also frequent Coffee Smarter guest expert) Jared Hales will be sharing his coffee industry insider's perspective about green coffee with us every month. How did we get so lucky? Check out the teaser column to learn more about Jared and the value he finds in the extended coffee industry. Sign up for a coffee class at Hacea Coffee Source at https://haceacoffee.com/ and follow @haceacoffeesource on Instagram. #coffee #coffeeeducation
Support this show by SUBSCRIBING to the paid version of the newsletter at ...2023-06-0707 minThe Coffee Smarter PodcastCrossings Coffee Corner: Coffee Education, ft. Alden HozouriThere is a new monthly column on Roast! West Coast. Crossings Coffee Roasters founder and head roasters (also frequent Coffee Smarter guest expert) Alden Hozouri will be plumbing the depths of his nerdy coffee brain to give us a monthly dose of coffee education. How did we get so lucky? Check out the teaser column to learn more about Alden and why he loves coffee as an intersection between creation and community. #coffee #coffeeeducation
Support this show by SUBSCRIBING to the paid version of the newsletter at https://roastwestcoast.substack.com/subscribe or buy us a cup of coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee...2023-05-3106 minThe Coffee Smarter PodcastFilters: Coffee Smarter Season FinaleWelcome to the Coffee Smarter Podcast hosted by Ryan Woldt. In this episode, Chris and I explore the what you should and shouldn't look for in an automatic coffee maker. The goal of this show is to enable you to brew a better cup of coffee at home. Check out the R!WC Brewer issue of the newsletter at this link: https://roastwestcoast.substack.com/p/paper-coffee-filters.
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Want to support the show, but don’t want to subscribe to the pai...2023-04-0435 minThe Coffee Smarter PodcastAutomatic Coffee MakersWelcome to the Coffee Smarter Podcast hosted by Ryan Woldt. In this episode, Chris and I explore the what you should and shouldn't look for in an automatic coffee maker. The goal of this show is to enable you to brew a better cup of coffee at home. Check out the R!WC Brewer issue of the newsletter at this link: https://roastwestcoast.substack.com/p/coffee-smarter-melitta-filter-coffee-dripper
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Want to support the show, but don’t want to subscribe to the pai...2023-03-2824 minThe Coffee Smarter PodcastTasting and Cupping Coffee with Siri Simran Khalsa, Lofty Coffee Company.Welcome to the Coffee Smarter Podcast hosted by Ryan Woldt. We are off this week, but I've dug into the archives to find this Coffee Smarter segment featuring Siri Simran Khalsa, the Coffee Director at Lofty Coffee in San Diego. We cover coffee cupping and how the pros taste coffee. The goal of this show is to enable you to brew a better cup of coffee at home. Check out the R!WC Brewer issue of the newsletter at this link: https://roastwestcoast.substack.com/p/coffee-smarter-tasting-and-cupping-coffee
Support this show by SUBSCRIBING to the newsletter and choosing the...2023-03-2129 minThe Coffee Smarter PodcastThe Melitta Coffee DripperWelcome to the Coffee Smarter Podcast hosted by Ryan Woldt. In this episode, Chris and I explore the Melitta coffee brewer, which is the original coffee dripping device. We cover how to use it, the impact it has on flavor, and the pros and cons of brewing coffee with this coffee brewing device. The goal of this show is to enable you to brew a better cup of coffee at home. Check out the R!WC Brewer issue of the newsletter at this link: https://roastwestcoast.substack.com/p/coffee-smarter-melitta-filter-coffee-dripper
Support this show by SUBSCRIBING to the...2023-03-1440 minThe Coffee Smarter PodcastThe Kalita Wave Coffee BrewerWelcome to the Coffee Smarter Podcast hosted by Ryan Woldt. In this episode, Chris and I explore the Kalita coffee brewer. We cover how to use it, the impact it has on flavor, and the pros and cons of brewing coffee with this coffee brewing device. The goal of this show is to enable you to brew a better cup of coffee at home. Check out the R!WC Kalita Wave issue of the newsletter at this link: https://roastwestcoast.substack.com/p/kalita-wave-pour-over-coffee-brewer
Season is dedicated to coffee brewers like the French press, Chemex, and V60...2023-03-0734 minThe Coffee Smarter PodcastThe ABID Clever DripperWelcome to the Coffee Smarter Podcast hosted by Ryan Woldt. In this episode, Chris and I explore the ABID Clever Dripper coffee brewer. We cover how to use it, the impact it has on flavor, and the pros and cons of brewing coffee with this coffee brewing device. The goal of this show is to enable you to brew a better cup of coffee at home. Check out the R!WC ABID Clever Dripper issue of the newsletter at this link: ABID Clever Dripper on Roast! West Coast!
Season is dedicated to coffee brewers like the French...2023-02-2838 minThe Coffee Smarter PodcastE8: Coffee Smarter - Cleaning Your Coffee EquipmentWelcome to the Coffee Smarter Podcast hosted by Ryan Woldt. In this episode, Chris and I chat cleaning coffee grinders, brewers, and even cups. This conversation is from Season 5 of the Roast! West Coast coffee podcast. We'll be back next week with an all new episode featuring the ABID Clever Brewer.
Season 1 is dedicated to coffee brewers like the French press, Chemex, and V60 pour over. We'll cover full immersion and pour over drippers. We’ll dig into the history of at-home coffee brewers, how they work, and even their impact the flavor of coffee.
Th...2023-02-2137 minThe Coffee Smarter PodcastE7: Coffee Smarter - The Chemex® BrewerWelcome to the Coffee Smarter Podcast hosted by Ryan Woldt. In this episode, Chris and I explore the Chemex® coffee brewer. We cover how to use it, the impact it has on flavor, and the pros and cons of brewing coffee with this coffee brewing device. The goal of this show is to enable you to brew a better cup of coffee at home. Check out the R!WC Chemex® issue of the newsletter at this link: Chemex® on Roast! West Coast!
Season is dedicated to coffee brewers like the French press, Chemex, and V60 pour over. We...2023-02-1332 minThe Coffee Smarter PodcastE6: Coffee Smarter - Aeropress Coffee BrewerWelcome to the Coffee Smarter Podcast hosted by Ryan Woldt. In this episode, Chris and I explore the Aeropress coffee brewer. We cover how to use it, the impact it has on flavor, and the pros and cons of brewing coffee with this coffee brewing device. The goal of this show is to enable you to brew a better cup of coffee at home. Check out the R!WC Aeropress issue of the newsletter at this link: Aeropress.
Season is dedicated to coffee brewers like the French press, Chemex, and V60 pour over. We'll cover full immersion...2023-02-0628 minThe Coffee Smarter PodcastE5: Coffee Smarter - The V60 Hario Coffee BrewerWelcome to the Coffee Smarter Podcast hosted by Ryan Woldt. In this episode, Chris and I explore the V60 Hario coffee brewer. We cover how to use it, the impact it has on flavor, and the pros and cons of brewing coffee with this coffee brewing device. The goal of this show is to enable you to brew a better cup of coffee at home.
Season is dedicated to coffee brewers like the French press, Chemex, and V60 pour over. We'll cover full immersion and pour over drippers. We’ll dig into the history of at-home coffee br...2023-01-3029 minThe Coffee Smarter PodcastE4: Coffee Smarter - The French PressWelcome to the Coffee Smarter Podcast hosted by Ryan Woldt. In this episode, Chris and I explore the French press coffee brewer. We cover how to use it, the impact it has on flavor, and the pros and cons of brewing coffee with a French press. The goal of this show is to enable you to brew a better cup of coffee at home.
Season is dedicated to coffee brewers like the French press, Chemex, and v60 pour over. We'll cover full immersion and pour over drippers. We’ll dig into the history of at-home coffee brewers, ho...2023-01-2341 minThe Coffee Smarter PodcastE3: Coffee Smarter - The Impact of Water on Coffee Part TwoWelcome to the Coffee Smarter Podcast hosted by Ryan Woldt. In part 2/2 Chris and I talk about how the water we use to brew coffee impacts the quality and flavor of coffee. The goal of this show is to enable you to brew a better cup of coffee at home.
Season is dedicated to coffee brewers like the French press, Chemex, and v60 pour over. We'll cover full immersion and pour over drippers. We’ll dig into the history of at-home coffee brewers, how they work, and even their impact the flavor of coffee.
The fo...2023-01-1820 minThe Coffee Smarter PodcastE2: Coffee Smarter - The Impact of Water on CoffeeWelcome to the Coffee Smarter Podcast hosted by Ryan Woldt. In part one (of two) Chris and I talk about how the water we use to brew coffee impacts the quality and flavor of coffee. The goal of this show is to enable you to brew a better cup of coffee at home.
Season is dedicated to coffee brewers like the French press, Chemex, and v60 pour over. We'll cover full immersion and pour over drippers. We’ll dig into the history of at-home coffee brewers, how they work, and even their impact the flavor of coffee.
...2023-01-1124 minThe Coffee Smarter PodcastE1: Coffee Smarter - Getting Started with ExtractionWelcome to the Coffee Smarter Podcast hosted by Ryan Woldt. On this episode we’re going to learn about coffee extraction. The goal of this show is to enable you to brew a better cup of coffee at home. Season is dedicated to coffee brewers like the French press, Chemex, and v60 pour over. We'll cover full immersion and pour over drippers. We’ll dig into the history of at-home coffee brewers, how they work, and even their impact the flavor of coffee.
The founder and Head Roaster at Coffee Cycle Roasting, in Pacific Beach, San Diego, Cali...2023-01-0428 min
R!WC ArchiveHoliday Bonus Episode: Chris O'Brien, Coffee Cycle RoastingS7:E3 - BONUS EPISODEGuest: Chris O’Brien, From: San Diego, CAInstagram: @coffecycleroasting Website: www.coffeecycleroasting.comEvery time I think the season is over, a cup of coffee sucks me back in. In this case, it was the opportunity to touch base with my personal coffee sensei, Chris O’Brien. Chris has been part of the Roast! West Coast coffee podcast as an expert guest from the beginning. As I’ve mentioned on the show, it was my conversations with Chris that inspired this show in the first place.Moving into 2023, he’ll...2022-12-2823 min
R!WC ArchiveS6:E9 - David Elizondo & Ryan Espi, First Light WhiskeyS6:EP9Guest: Ryan Espi & David Elizondo, Co-CEO’s of First Light WhiskeyFrom: San Diego, CAInstagram: @firstlightwhiskeyWebsite: www.firstlighwhiskey.comFirst Light Whiskey has won a bunch of SIP Awards. What are they? The SIP Awards stands apart as the only internationally recognized consumer judging spirits competition. Catering to the opinions and palates of the discerning public, the SIP Awards presents a unique, spirit judging competition, unaffected by industry bias. This pragmatic and refreshing model of evaluation provides an honest stage for feedback and recognition where top brands showcase their achievements. www.sipawards.co...2022-09-1520 min
R!WC ArchiveS6:E7 - David Elizondo & Ryan Espi, First Light WhiskeyS6:EP7Guest: Ryan Espi & David Elizondo, Co-CEO’s of First Light WhiskeyFrom: San Diego, CAInstagram: @firstlightwhiskeyWebsite: www.firstlighwhiskey.comThe inspiration for the name First Light Whiskey comes from the surf report. It is a reference to the very first rays of sunlight that dance across the waves. They represent the start of a new day and of a new adventure. Being out there early will enable you to catch the best waves. You’ll know in your heart that you’re seizing the day, but it isn’t for everyone.Some days the...2022-09-0839 min
R!WC ArchiveS6:E5 - Spencer Lambas, Wilder Coffee RoastersS6:EP5Guest: Spencer Lambas, Founder/Head Roaster of Wilder Coffee RoastersFrom: Coeur D’alene, IDInstagram: @wildercoffeeroastersWebsite: https://www.wildercoffeeroasters.com/“I do what’s right for me and my family, and what’s right for my customers, and if there’s ever like a disconnect with that, then I just walk away from that situation.”Do you remember your first coffee drink? What was the first drink you fell in love with—Americano, black coffee, or dirty chai latte? For this week’s guest Spencer, it was the iced white chocolate mocha with a blast of...2022-08-3136 min
R!WC ArchiveRoast! Classics - Bev Magtanong & Jelynn MaloneS5:ClassicsGuest: Bev Magtanong & Jelynn Malone, Mostra Coffee CompanyInstagram: @mostracoffeeWebsite: www.mostracoffee.comWhile we're between seasons, Roast! West Coast will be re-airing some Classics episodes with some new commentary provided by host Ryan Woldt from the road. This week, I recorded the new intro to this interview from an RV in Post Falls, Idaho. Thanks to Matt & Leigh Anne for letting us basecamp out of your backyard.Jelynn Malone and Beverly Magtanong are the Co-Founders along with Sam Magtanong and Mike Arquines of the acclaimed Mostra Coffee Company in San Diego...2022-07-2735 min
R!WC ArchiveRoast! Classics - Joe BettingerS5:Classics Guest: Joe Bettinger, Cape Horn Coffee Importers & Marea CoffeeInstagram: @marea.coffeeWebsite: www.mareacoffee.com • www.capehorncoffee.comWhile we're between seasons, Roast! West Coast will be re-airing some Classics episodes with some new commentary provided by host Ryan Woldt from the road. This week, I’m re-airring an interview with Joe Bettinger, all around Coffee Guy. He is the head roaster and co-founder of Marea Coffee—an online sales only roaster, and a coffee broker for Cape Horn Coffee Importers. It’s a job the enables him to travel the world, sampling...2022-07-2028 min
R!WC ArchiveRoast! Classics - Steve Rayle, Zumbar Coffee & TeaWhile we're between seasons, Roast! West Coast will be re-airing some Classics episodes with some new commentary provided by host Ryan Woldt from the road. The first is an interview with Steve Rayle, Founder, Owner, Head Roaster, and Entrepreneur of Zumbar Coffee & Tea in Southern California.This is the very first episode of the Roast! West Coast Coffee podcast which is why it is being re-aired in full. Thanks for listening. Drink good coffee. Tip your barista. Live the dream.LISTEN TO ROAST! WEST COAST ON THESE OTHER PLATFORMSAPPLE PODCASTS • SPOTIFY • ANCHOR.FM • GOO...2022-07-1428 min
R!WC ArchiveCoffee Smarter: Barrel-Aged Coffee & InnovationS5:E10: COFFEE SMARTERTopic: Barrel-Aged Coffee & Future Innovation in CoffeeGuest: Ryan Sullivan, Mostra CoffeeTitle: Director of Coffee OperationsInstagram: @mostracoffeeWebsite: www.mostracoffee.comHey, everyone. I just wanted to thank you for reading, subscribing, and supporting the Roast! West Coast coffee podcast. Next week, I’ll be dropping the 100th episode. Frankly, I’m shocked the show has made it this far. I’m grateful that you are still listening but telling your friends about the show.This podcast is about coffee, but that is not all it is about...2022-06-0334 min
R!WC ArchiveCoffee Smarter: US Coffee Tasting ChampionshipsS5:E8: COFFEE SMARTERTopic: US Coffee Tasting ChampionshipsGuest: Ryan Sullivan, Mostra CoffeeTitle: Director of Coffee OperationsInstagram: @mostracoffeeWebsite: www.mostracoffee.comIn a random coincidence, I met Ryan Sullivan—Director of Coffee Operations at Mostra Coffee Company—for the first time in the parking lot at Coffee Cycle a few days before we recorded this episode. I recognized him from a TV spot he had done following the US Coffee Championships.He and Chris used to work together at Bird Rock Coffee Roasters. Chris and I worked together at Coffee Cycle. Now, I have this podc...2022-05-2738 min
R!WC ArchiveCoffee Smarter: Tasting CoffeeS4:EP11: COFFEE SMARTERTopic: Tasting CoffeeGuest: Siri Simran Khalsa, Lofty Coffee CompanyTitle: Director of CoffeeInstagram: @loftycoffeeco, @SDCoffeeNetworkWebsite: www.loftycoffee.comThere are so many things from this episode and from the world of coffee to share that I’m just going to jump into it. If you want to taste coffee like a pro, follow these steps:* Smell the dry beans before grinding.* Pour hot water over the grinds. A crust will form.* Break the crust using a coffee cupping spoon* to push back the grinds in the co...2022-03-1141 min
R!WC ArchiveRoast! - Coffee Smarter Week 4“Coffee is turning out to be quite a cosmic issue–and the way it’s grown, marketed, and consumed has implications for the environmental health of the world.”–Russell Greenberg, Director of the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center (1996)That quote is from 25 years ago. That seems like such a long time, but in the big, grand history of the Earth it doesn’t merit a blink. And yet…Things are changing quickly.This week, Jay Ruskey, the Founder and Farmer behind Frinj Coffee and Good Land Organics, joins the show for the first...2021-10-2833 min
R!WC ArchiveThe Art & Science of EspressoCOFFEE SMARTER: ESPRESSO TECHNOLOGYWhen I was younger I really jumped into anything new I could find. I was one of only three kids in my class who had a beeper. Granted, this made for very few beeps. Later in life I decided the old ways were best. “What would Grandpa do?” I would wonder. As I’ve grown into my own adult I’ve found a middle ground. I’m not going to sleep in a tent outside a retail store to get a hot new phone or pair of shoes, and I’m usually not...2021-04-1623 min
R!WC ArchiveRoast! Bonus Episode!WELCOME & HELLO & NEWSHey everyone, welcome to Season 2 of the Roast! West Coast podcast. I’ve been swearing it wouldn’t start until next week, but after talking to my guest Alden Hozouri I just got excited about sharing it with you a little early.And the content is timely. Alden was kind enough to spend a few minutes with me only two weeks after the opening of the new Solana Beach, California coffee shop, CAFÉ LaTERRE. I’m going to interview Alden again in the future to learn more about his coffee journey, but for thi...2021-04-0219 min
Cheers! North County PodcastCheers! - Ryan Brown, Athletic BrewingToday’s guest is Ryan Brown. He is the Territory Sales Manager for Athletic Brewing Company.Athletic Brewing is unique in that they make non-alcoholic craft beer. You might have noticed the rising popularity of non-alcholic beer, and these guys are at least partly to credit for having a few more options that won’t get you tipsy. Ryan Brown is the guy responsible for getting Athletic’s beer into our local SoCal marketplace, and we talk about what inspired the company, about the beer itself and how he ended up at...2021-02-2526 min
Cheers! North County PodcastCheers! - Matthew Vasilakis, Climate Action CampaignToday’s guest is Matthew Vasilakis. He is the Co-Director of Policy at Climate Action Campaign. Climate is such a big, sometimes overwhelming, concept, but Matthew helps break down how the Climate Action Campaign is working to push forward regional climate policy, actionable efforts & attitudes, and we dig into their mission to stop the climate crisis through effective policy action, the value and impact of local efforts. Even the impact of a single individual like you or me. https://www.climateactioncampaign.org/This episode also features sponsor Casa De Bandini at the Forum in Carlsbad...2021-02-1129 min
Cheers! North County PodcastCheers! - Nick Hammond, Pacific Coast SpiritsNick Hammond, the founder and head distiller of Oceanside, California based distillery and restaurand Pacific Coast Spirits joins the show to talk about a LONG first year in business, what it means to be part of the fabric of a community and cocktails in a crowler. Head to https://paccoastspirits.com/ to order bottles of craft spirits or a meal and a cocktail, and check out Humanity Showers. A great local charity that PCS and their customers are supporting right now. This episode also features sponsor Casa De Bandini at the Forum in Carlsbad...2021-02-0531 min
R!WC ArchiveRoast! - Breanna Briggs, Leap Coffee Bonus EpisodeRoast! West Coast welcomes back Breanna Briggs-the Director of Coffee at Leap Coffee in Carlsbad, California-back to the show as our first repeat guest. Some major changes are occurring at Leap Coffee as they are leaving their cafe and roasting home after five years. Bre talks to us about what happened to cause the change, how the team is responding and what it feels like to be reminded how her coffee shop is part of the fabric of the community.Head to www.roastwestcoast.com for show recaps, more information and details on the next episodes.2021-02-0319 min
Cheers! North County PodcastCheers! First Light Whiskey - David Elizondo & Ryan EspiToday's episode features the co-founders of San Diego based First Light Coffee Whiskey, David Elizondo and Ryan Espi. We chat about their spirits brand, inspiration from the outdoors, introduction into the spirits community and their commitment to the 1% for the Planet organization. Enjoy the show. This Episode also features sponsor Casa De Bandini at the Forum in Carlsbad. The Coast News & Casa De Bandini are giving away $50 Gift Cards for great Mexican Food and Drink follow The Coast News on Instagram for details on how to win.If you enjoy...2021-01-2224 min
R!WC ArchiveRoast! - Grayson Adams, Joe Bettinger, Reyjay Solares, Marea CoffeeRoast! West Coast welcomes the team from Marea Coffee based in Solana Beach, California to the show. Founder Grayson Adams, Marketing Director Reyjay Solares and roaster and all-around coffee guy Joe Bettinger front an online only shop, and collaborated with some incredibly talented artists and action sports stars to create their brand. Get 15% off at MareaCoffee.com with promo code: ROASTHead to www.roastwestcoast.com for show recaps, more information and details on the next episodes.CURRENT PROMOS!30% off Paid subscriptions of Roast! West Coast's Substack Newsletter paid version...2021-01-1235 min
R!WC ArchiveCoffee Smarter: Coffee Comes in WavesCoffee Sensei, Chris O’Brien of Coffee Cycle (www.coffee-cycle.com) joins the show to talk all about first, second and third wave coffee, and shares his own personal experiences with the power of coffee.ROAST! West Coast (www.roastwestcoast.com) is a new podcast the community of coffee roasters and coffee innovators on the West Coast of the United States. Host Ryan Woldt interviews local roastery founders and roasters about their coffee origin stories, how they've dealt with the impacts of Covid-19, why they love coffee and much more. If you love coffee, entrepreneurship, shopping lo...2021-01-0821 min
R!WC ArchiveRoast! - Eric Medina, Libra CoffeeRoast! West Coast welcomes Eric Medina, founder and head roaster of Libra Coffee in Oceanside, California to the show. Libra Coffee is unique in that they are a subscription-only based service. Libra Coffee is for the adventurous coffee drinker as they curate their offerings based on the roast and include experimental and one-off roasts into their service.Subscribers to Libra Coffee get 1st bag of coffee free at LibraCoffee.com with listener promo code: onewildlifeHead to www.roastwestcoast.com for show recaps, more information and details on the next episodes.2021-01-0635 min
R!WC ArchiveCoffee Smarter: What's Up With All Those Fancy Drinks?Coffee Sensei, Chris O’Brien of Coffee Cycle (www.coffee-cycle.com) joins the show to talk all about fancy drinks..ROAST! West Coast (www.roastwestcoast.com) is a new podcast the community of coffee roasters and coffee innovators on the West Coast of the United States. Host Ryan Woldt interviews local roastery founders and roasters about their coffee origin stories, how they've dealt with the impacts of Covid-19, why they love coffee and much more. If you love coffee, entrepreneurship, shopping local and learn how things get made and why things are done a certain way yo...2021-01-0121 min
Cheers! North County PodcastCheers! Santa! - Episode 1.HAPPY NEW YEAR! Welcome to 2020! Today’s Cheers! guest is the one and only Santa. He called in from the sleigh on a quick San Diego stop to pick up beer, coffee and tacos before heading home for an Elf Appreciation Party hosted by Mrs. Claus. This Episode also features sponsor Casa De Bandini at the Forum in Carlsbad. The Coast News & Casa De Bandini are giving away $50 Gift Cards for great Mexican Food and Drink follow The Coast News on Instagram for details on how to win.If you enjoy the...2021-01-0118 min
R!WC ArchiveRoast! Bev Magtanong & Jelynn Malone, Founders & Owners, Mostra Coffee*This episode is sponsored by Steady State Roasting in Carlsbad, California! Check them out! (https://www.steadystateroasting.com/)Roast! West Coast welcomes friends and business partners Bev and Lynn to the show. They are the founders and owners (along with Sam Magtanong and Mike Arquines) of Mostra Coffee in the Carmel Mountain and 4S neighborhoods of San Diego County. Mostra Coffee has been on a stratospheric rise that started with an idea during a trip to the Philippines that the two friends should go into business together and build something that benefited their own community and...2020-12-2937 min
R!WC ArchiveCoffee Smarter: All about the GrindCoffee Sensei, Chris O’Brien of Coffee Cycle (www.coffee-cycle.com) joins the show to talk all about how coffee grinders and coffee grind size can impact your morning cup (or cups) of coffee.ROAST! West Coast (www.roastwestcoast.com) is a new podcast the community of coffee roasters and coffee innovators on the West Coast of the United States. Host Ryan Woldt interviews local roastery founders and roasters about their coffee origin stories, how they've dealt with the impacts of Covid-19, why they love coffee and much more. If you love coffee, entrepreneurship, shopping local an...2020-12-2517 min
R!WC ArchiveRoast! - Sam & Weston Nawrocki, Manzanita RoastingRoast! West Coast welcomes Sam and Weston Nawrocki, Owners and Head Roaster of Manzanita Roasting Company (https://manzanitaroasting.com/). They are the husband and wife team behind Manzanita Roastery of Rancho Bernardo California, and they just opened a new location in an incredibly beautiful building in downtown Escondido. Head to www.roastwestcoast.com for show recaps, more information and details on the next episodes.CURRENT PROMOS!30% off Paid subscriptions of Roast! West Coast's Substack Newsletter paid version comes with a copy of the book, Eli & Jane. No promo code needed, and we'll use t...2020-12-2232 min
Cheers! North County PodcastEpisode 14: Elle France, Cosa Salvaje TequilaToday’s Cheers! guest is Elle France. She is a North County San Diego local who went searching for what made her happy in life, and found that Tequila was that thing. She decided to start her own brand, and then googled “How to start a tequila company”. Thanks for listening.Check out Casa Salvaje Tequila at: https://www.cosasalvajetequila.com/. Order tequila for delivery at www.OldTownTequila.com.This show is sponsored by The San Diego Botanical Gardens Botanical Wonderland! Reserve your tickets asap at: https://www.sdbgarden.org/botanicwonderland.htm2020-12-1821 min
R!WC ArchiveCoffee Smarter: Strength and FreshnessCoffee Sensei, Chris O’Brien of Coffee Cycle (www.coffee-cycle.com) joins the show to talk all about how coffee is processed right at the source, the farm, before it is shipped to your favorite local roaster.ROAST! West Coast (www.roastwestcoast.com) is a new podcast the community of coffee roasters and coffee innovators on the West Coast of the United States. Host Ryan Woldt interviews local roastery founders and roasters about their coffee origin stories, how they've dealt with the impacts of Covid-19, why they love coffee and much more. If you love coffee, en...2020-12-1817 min
R!WC ArchiveRoast! - Breanna Briggs, Leap CoffeeRoast! West Coast welcomes Breanna (Bre) Briggs to the show. She is the head roaster and essentially the all coffee everything at Leap Coffee (www.leap.coffee) in Carlsbad California. In our conversation we discuss the role of women in the coffee industry, and how important that representation is. We also chat about how Leap Coffee came to be, and how they’ve adapted to the impacts of the coronavirus. Head to www.roastwestcoast.com for show recaps, more information and details on the next episodes.CURRENT PROMOS!30% off Pa...2020-12-1530 min
R!WC ArchiveCoffee Smarter: Processing Coffee BeansCoffee Sensei, Chris O’Brien of Coffee Cycle (www.coffee-cycle.com) joins the show to talk all about how coffee is processed right at the source, the farm, before it is shipped to your favorite local roaster.ROAST! West Coast (www.roastwestcoast.com) is a new podcast the community of coffee roasters and coffee innovators on the West Coast of the United States. Host Ryan Woldt interviews local roastery founders and roasters about their coffee origin stories, how they've dealt with the impacts of Covid-19, why they love coffee and much more. If you love coffee, en...2020-12-1111 min
R!WC ArchiveRoast! - Inbal Kalin, Stache Coffee CoRoast! West Coast welcomes Inbal Kalin, CoFounder & Head Roaster of Stache Coffee Co. in Oceanside, California to the show. Check out StacheCoffeeCo.com to see all the different roasts they offer, and to purchase fresh coffee beans. Stache Coffee Co. is a Veteran-Owned and Family Operated Roastery that was established in 2014 and specializes in sourcing sustainably grown coffees from all over the world roasted in small batches. From farm-to-cup, Inbal and her husband Louis pursue responsible business practices through Direct-Trade with micro-lot farmers worldwide. The couple seeks to ensure that family farms are adequately paid for their efforts and...2020-12-0821 min
R!WC ArchiveCoffee Smarter: CuppingCoffee Sensei, Chris O’Brien of Coffee Cycle (www.coffee-cycle.com) joins the show to talk all the traditional coffee tasting technique known as cupping.ROAST! West Coast (www.roastwestcoast.com) is a new podcast the community of coffee roasters and coffee innovators on the West Coast of the United States. Host Ryan Woldt interviews local roastery founders and roasters about their coffee origin stories, how they've dealt with the impacts of Covid-19, why they love coffee and much more. If you love coffee, entrepreneurship, shopping local and learn how things get made and why things ar...2020-12-0410 min
Cheers! North County PodcastEpisode 1: Again. Beth Demmon, Beer WriterThis show is sponsored by The San Diego Botanical Gardens Botanical Wonderland! Reserve your tickets asap at: https://www.sdbgarden.org/botanicwonderland.htmIn this episode of The Cheers! North County podcast we replay the very first interview we did for this show. I was joined by talented San Diego-based food and beverage writer, and recent winner of the North American Guild of Beer Writers 2019 Diversity in Beer Writing Grant, Beth Demmon in April. Our conversation then focused on the social impact of losing access to our drinking establishments during the COVID-19 pandemic, her favorite local...2020-12-0421 min
R!WC ArchiveRoast! - Siri Simran Khalsa, Lofty CoffeeRoast! West Coast welcomes Siri Simran Khalsa, Director of Coffee at Lofty Coffee in Encinitas, California to the show. Check out loftycoffee.com to shop for beans. Lofty Coffee roasts coffee and runs a from scratch bakery with cafes in Encinitas, La Costa (Carlsbad) and Solana Beach. Lofty Coffee offers subscription coffee services so you won't run out of good coffee, and their limited edition seasonal West Coast Winter Blend is available now. Order for delivery, pick-up and pick up some fresh baked bread while you're at it.ROAST! West Coast is a new...2020-12-0133 min
R!WC ArchiveCoffee Smarter: The Flavor WheelCoffee Sensei, Chris O’Brien of Coffee Cycle (www.coffee-cycle.com) joins the show to talk all about the flavors found in coffee, how to use the flavor wheel and being mindful while sipping on your morning cup..ROAST! West Coast (www.roastwestcoast.com) is a new podcast the community of coffee roasters and coffee innovators on the West Coast of the United States. Host Ryan Woldt interviews local roastery founders and roasters about their coffee origin stories, how they've dealt with the impacts of Covid-19, why they love coffee and much more. If you love co...2020-11-2713 min
R!WC ArchiveRoast! - Matt Delarosa, Ironsmith Coffee RoastersRoast! West Coast welcomes Matt Delarosa, founder, owner and head coffee roaster at the award winning Ironsmith Coffee Roasters in Encinitas, California to the show. Check out www.ironsmithcoffee.com to shop for beans. Ironsmith Coffee roasts and ships direct to make sure you get the freshest possible coffee beans, and always include free shipping. Subscriptions are available at www.ironsmithcoffee.com.ROAST! West Coast is a new podcast the community of coffee roasters and coffee innovators on the West Coast of the United States. Host Ryan Woldt interviews local roastery founders and roasters...2020-11-2427 min
R!WC ArchiveCoffee Smarter: All about water.Coffee Sensei, Chris O’Brien of Coffee Cycle joins the show to provide advice about how water impacts our morning cup of coffee including a quick chat on temperature, brew time and ratio of water to coffee bean.ROAST! West Coast is a new podcast the community of coffee roasters and coffee innovators on the West Coast of the United States. Host Ryan Woldt interviews local roastery founders and roasters about their coffee origin stories, how they've dealt with the impacts of Covid-19, why they love coffee and much more. If you love coffee, en...2020-11-2010 min
R!WC ArchiveRoast! - Elliot Reinecke, Steady State RoastingROAST! West Coast welcomes Elliot Reinecke, Founder & Header Roaster of award-winning coffee roastery Steady State Roasting. Steady State is in the heart of Carlsbad Village, and widely considered one of the premier roasters in the industry. Roast! listeners can order bulk beans online at www.steadystateroasting.com. Use the Promo Code: OWL10 until December 16th, 2020 to get 10% off your online order.ROAST! West Coast is a new podcast the community of coffee roasters and coffee innovators on the West Coast of the United States. Host Ryan Woldt interviews local roastery founders and roasters about their coffee...2020-11-1725 min
Cheers! North County PodcastEpisode 12 - Brandon Hernandez, SanDiegoBeer.News & Cody Thompson, Beer Night In San DiegoFor today’s show I virtually met up with Brandon Hernandez, founder of SanDiegoBeer.News who has also worked on the inside of the industry with some great companies including Alesmith and Societe Brewing. We were joined by one of my favorite beer podcasters Cody Thompson, founder and co-host of Beer Night in San Diego which is the longest running beer podcast around. Listening to Beer Night in San Diego the podcast is a lot like hanging out with a group of good friends and a six-pack.If you enjoy the Cheers! podcast become a monthly...2020-11-1636 min
R!WC ArchiveCoffee Smarter: Advice for first time coffee drinkers.Coffee Sensei, Chris O’Brien of Coffee Cycle joins the show to provide advice for first time coffee drinkers on how to get started.ROAST! West Coast is a new podcast the community of coffee roasters and coffee innovators on the West Coast of the United States. Host Ryan Woldt interviews local roastery founders and roasters about their coffee origin stories, how they've dealt with the impacts of Covid-19, why they love coffee and much more. If you love coffee, entrepreneurship, shopping local and learn how things get made and why things are done a certain way yo...2020-11-1306 min
R!WC ArchiveRoast! - Steve Rayle, Zumbar Coffee and TeaIn the first ever episode of ROAST! West Coast I interview Steve Rayle, Founder & Header Roaster of acclaimed coffee roastery Zumbar Coffee & Tea. Zumbar is one of the original San Diego area craft coffee roasters having opened in 2003, and full disclosure they are one of the sponsors of this show! They have two locations, a roastery and shop in Sorrento Valley and a cafe in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Roast listeners can order bulk beans online at zumbarcoffee.com. Use the Promo Code: ROAST15 until December 9th, 2020 to get 15% off your online order.ROAST! West Coast is...2020-11-1028 min
Cheers! North County PodcastEpisode 11 - Tommy Kreamer, Gravity Heights BrewingFor today’s show I virtually met up with a very chill Tommy Kramer, the head brewer at Gravity Heights brewpub in Sorrento Mesa neighborhood of San Diego.Gravity Heights happens to be fairly well set up for pandemic service with their large outdoor beer garden. You can check it out on @gravityheights on Instagram, and they’ve recently started canning beers, specifically their June Gloom hazy IPA, for people who still aren’t ready to head out for a pint on-site. You can find 4-packs around San Diego at Trader Joe’s, Bottle Craft...2020-11-0620 min
Cheers! North County PodcastEpisode 10 - Taylor Steele, Solento TequilaFor today’s show I virtually met up with acclaimed surf filmmaker, artist and entrepreneur Taylor Steele about his newest endeavor, Solento Tequila (https://solentotequila.com/) based right out of Encinitas which you can actually already get in North County at Seaside Market, Lazy Acres Encinitas and Harvest Ranch Market.Anyone who knows me outside this podcast knows I’m not a tequila person. In fact, I had not had even a drop of tequila since August of 1999, but because I’m at least semi-professional, and to show respect to my Cheers! guest, I decided...2020-10-2321 min
R!WC ArchiveLearning Coffee Together.COMING SOON! OWL Podcasts is producing Roast! West Coast, a podcast that will introduce listeners to the community of coffee roasters and innovators on the West Coast. Show how Ryan Woldt talks to local coffee roasters, innovators and entrepreneurs about coffee, their origin stories, how the pandemic has impacted them and even ways to get the best cup of coffee at home. The first season of Roast! West Coast features the coffee community of North County San Diego, California.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform or sign up to get notified when episodes drop.2020-10-1500 min
R!WC ArchiveRoast! West Coast Teaser - Steady State RoastingCOMING SOON! OWL Podcasts is producing Roast! West Coast, a podcast that will introduce listeners to the community of coffee roasters and innovators on the West Coast including Steady State Roasting founder Elliot Reinecke. Show host Ryan Woldt talks to local coffee roasters, innovators and entrepreneurs about coffee, their origin stories, how the pandemic has impacted them and even ways to get the best cup of coffee at home. The first season of Roast! West Coast features the coffee community of North County San Diego, California. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform or sign up...2020-10-1400 min
Cheers! North County PodcastEpisode 9 - Dr. Priya Bhat-Patel, Carlsbad Councilperson & Candidate for California State Senate in 2022.For this episode of the Cheers! podcast, I virtually met up with Carlsbad City Council Person and candidate for 2022 California State Senate Dr. Priya Bhat-Patel. She’s running for the senate seat opening in District 36 which stretches along the Coast from just north of Solana Beach up to Laguna Nigel. I wanted to talk to Dr. Bhat-Patel, about why she was launching her campaign so early, how she got started in politics and how her current role in City Council is preparing her for the senate, and finally why it is important to have voices in politics from a...2020-10-0918 min
R!WC ArchiveSubscribe to the Roast! West Coast PodcastCOMING SOON! OWL Podcasts is producing Roast! West Coast, a podcast that will introduce listeners to the community of coffee roasters and innovators on the West Coast. Show how Ryan Woldt talks to local coffee roasters, innovators and entrepreneurs about coffee, their origin stories, how the pandemic has impacted them and even ways to get the best cup of coffee at home. The first season of Roast! West Coast features the coffee community of North County San Diego, California.Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform or sign up to get notified when episodes drop.2020-10-0700 min
Cheers! North County PodcastEpisode 8 - Brittany Merrill Yeng, Skrewball WhiskeyFor today’s show I virtually met up with Brittany Merrill-Yeng. She’s the co-founder, along with her husband Steven, of Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey. That is “screw” with k instead of a c. I wanted to talk to Brittany, in part, because Skrewball Whiskey is a local success story winning awards and rolling out nationwide, but also because of their Skrew Covid-19 and Skrew it forward charitable campaigns, and how being a mission driven business isn’t just about writing a check, but ingraining the mission into their business.Get ready for the Coast News...2020-09-2518 min
Cheers! North County PodcastEpisode 7 - Tim Barnes, The Wine NestEnjoy this conversation with Tim Barnes, Founder of The Wine Nest, a new mission driven virtual events platform for non-profit-fundraising, and corporate retention focused on wine and comedy. Check out nest.wine online to find out more about the new platform, how it works or to reach out about setting up a fun event. They’re actually going to be setting up some free virtual wine tasting and comedy shows for local non-profits and businesses so you can try it out. Reach out directly for details if you’re interested in joining, and COVID has forced everyone to pivot...2020-09-1120 min
Cheers! North County PodcastEpisode 6 - Meghan Williams & Nathan Serrato, Escondido Creek ConservancyOn this show I’m virtually meeting up with Meghan Williams and Nathan Serrato of the Escondido Creek Conservancy. Meghan is a development associate and Nathan is their marketing and volunteer manager. We’re going to talk about the efforts of the conservancy, how the pandemic has impacted their efforts and some of the special projects they have been working on. The Escondido Creek Conservancy is focused on the health and vitality of the Escondido Creek Watershed. Since 1991, they’ve helped to preserve thousands of acres of land. They also act as land stewards for...2020-08-2817 min
Cheers! North County PodcastEpisode 5 - Yiga Miyashiro, Saint Archer Brewing CompanyToday I’m having a beer with Yiga Miyashiro. For the past seven years he’s been the Director of Brewing Operations at Saint Archer Brewing Company. Before that he began his career at Port Brewing/Lost Abbey, and then worked his way up through the ranks at Pizza Port. We talk about the Saint Archer Research and Development program putting out small batches of beer at Saint Archer, the importance and value of mentorship in the brewing industry, and how they’ve maintained a scrappy vibe.And if you’re a listening hospital worker or...2020-08-1420 min
Cheers! North County PodcastEpisode 4 - Jeff, Jeff & Joe from I Like Beer the PodcastWe welcome the I Like Beer the Podcast team to this episode of Cheers! presented by The Coast News. Part of thee of the team from the show, Jeff, Jeff and Joe, and I talk about their shows roots. I Like Beer the Podcast often starts with beer, specifically the who and why stories behind the beer, then they veer off into tangents about octopi or dad jokes or travel or any number of things.This isn’t just a show about beer or only for beer lovers, rather it is a showcase of the friendship...2020-07-3126 min
Cheers! North County PodcastEpisode 3 - Dande Bagby, Bagby Beer CoThis week my guest is Dande Bagby, the CoFounder, CoOwner, CoRunner, Basically, CoEverything of Bagby Beer Company in Oceanside California which she operates with her husband Jeff. Back In March I spoke with Dande about their brewery shutdown announcement due to COVID-19, and how uncertain the future was not just for the brewery but for all of us. The brewery is reopening for takeaway with online ordering at bagbybeer.com, and I reached out to find out why.As always Dande was charming, insightful, and our conversation meanders around touching on beer, operating a small business...2020-07-2431 min
Cheers! North County PodcastEpisode 2 - Jordan Ingram, The Coast News Editor-in-ChiefThis week our guest is actually my boss, Jordan Ingram. He is the Editor-in-Chief of The Coast News Group. Even though we work together we both started up at The Coast News right before the COVID-19 pandemic hit so we've spent very little time together in real life. We're going to chat about the value independent journalism, the impact seeing so much news has on an editor, and how he became THE GUY at the Coast News.Read the latest Cheers! North County column: https://thecoastnews.com/category/columns/cheers-north-county/! Be sure to pick up...2020-07-1724 min
Cheers! North County PodcastEpisode 1 - Jason Merrill, Encinitas Charities Consulting Group & SD LabRatsThe Cheers! North County podcast welcomes Jason Merrill. He is a Corporate Relations Consultant with Encinitas Charities Consulting Group, and we talk about a major fundraiser he has been working on with SD LabRats (https://sdlabrats.org/) to provide STEM & Sports camps to local youth. The camps have become virtual for this inaugural year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds raised by the camps, for youth K-8th grade, go to benefit a variety of local charities. Camps begin July 13th, and you can register kids for one or all weeks. Scholarships are available, and if you want...2020-07-0324 min
Cheers! North County PodcastEpisode 8 - Kiera Murphy, B-Corp & Sustainability ConsultantThe Cheers! North County podcast welcomes Kiera Murphy. She is a Sustainability & B Corp™ Consultant. We chat about how a bartending job at an Australian brewpub led to her new career, what B-Corps are, and why they are the future of business. Plus, our first conversation was so interesting we reconnected for a second one about how B-Corps help educate, and create a mission driven consumer. If you want to learn more about what Kiera go to: https://kmurphyconsulting.com/. Then check out https://bcorporation.net/ to find out more about B-Corps, and see all the companies who’...2020-06-1943 min
Cheers! North County PodcastEpisode 1 - Beth Demmon, Freelance food & beverage writerThe Cheers! North County podcast is joined by talented San Diego-based food and beverage writer, and recent winner of the North American Guild of Beer Writers 2019 Diversity in Beer Writing Grant, Beth Demmon. She joins host Ryan Woldt for the first-ever Cheers! North County podcast show to talk about the social impact of losing access to our drinking establishments during the COVID-19 pandemic, her favorite local places, and expectations for the food and beverage industry as we progress to a new normal.Check out Beth's work at: https://www.bethdemmon.com/This episode was recorded...2020-05-1221 min