Brewers

• Hario V60
• Yama Silverten
• Hario Switch
• Clever Dripper
• Kalita Wave

Goose neck Kettles

• Hario Goose Neck Kettle
• Fellow Stagg Kettle

Scales

• Hario Scale
• Taylor Kitchen Scale

Update on Starbucks union strike

The Starbucks Bearista

Mentioned in this episode:

Joe Bean Roasters

Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. https://shop.joebeanroasters.com

In this episode, Chris wraps up the discussion of his trip to Calgary. This is part two of a two-part series in which we analyze how a coffee scene takes on the particular identity Chris discovered in Calgary. This episode features some comparative analysis and critique of the Rochester coffee scene based on Chris’s reactions to and feelings about the scene in Calgary.

The shop that truly enchanted Chris with the Calgary coffee scene is Sought X Found.

We will air the lost episode.

If you don’t recall the details of the panel discussion referred to, check back to Episode 40.

Shoutouts

Monogram Coffee (@monogramco)

Ugly Duck (@uglyduckcoffee)

Pearson’s (@ilovepearsonsroc)

Particle Coffee (@particlecoffee)

Lo-Phase (@lophasecoffee)

Mentioned in this episode:

Joe Bean Roasters

Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. https://shop.joebeanroasters.com

This episode features a panel discussion held at Aporia Coffee Co with Rory van Grol of Ugly Duck Coffee (@uglyduckcoffee) and Angela Liu of Pandamonium Coffee House (@pandamoniumcoffeehouse). They shared their unique approaches to opening a coffee shop in Rochester 10 years ago and 17 months ago.

Rory credits Joe Bean and The Owl House with supporting his vision in the early years of launching Ugly Duck, which began on Sundays at Scratch Bakeshop, Saturdays at Fiorella, along with weekend popups at Swillburger, Thread, and other private events.

Angela links her success to the support network she has in Happy Gut Sanctuary (@happygut.sanctuary) and Winter Swan Coffee (@winterswancoffee)

Shoutouts

New City Cafe

@newcityroc

Fuego Coffee Roasters

@fuegocoffee

Montgomery Court Coffee

@montgomerycourtcoffee

Mentioned in this episode:

Joe Bean Roasters

Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. https://shop.joebeanroasters.com

Guglielmo's Home Grown Marinara Sauce

Guglielmo's Home Grown Marinara Sauce is available in your favorite grocery stores! Pick up a jar today! https://www.guglielmosauce.com/

In this short episode, we look at news from April about a massive change in the structure of how Specialty Coffee is graded and some criticisms from industry insiders.

Here’s a great introduction to the 9-Point Hedonic Scale.

The @specialtycoffeeassociation Coffee Value Assessment is meant to give professionals a fuller language for describing quality, a language that potentially meets the market at a number of points of contact.

We’ve previously covered the Coffee Value Assessment and Q-Grading on Dialed In.

The Coffee Sensory & Cupping Handbook by @mariofernandezalduenda and @petereodesic is an essential resource for understanding sensory science as it relates to coffee.

A study based on affective testing found that coffee drinkers’ taste preferences can be correlated not only to flavors discovered in descriptive analysis, but also the the object TDS numbers of each brew.

Shoutouts

@itsjustcoffeepodcast

@elvioscoffee

Mentioned in this episode:

Joe Bean Roasters

Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. https://shop.joebeanroasters.com

We sat down with Colin Floom of Montgomery Court Coffee to hear his story of everything from fishing boats in Alaska to how he met his wife and partner Courtney to his experience with the city’s Zoning Alignment Project.

Go follow @montgomerycourtcoffee to keep up with Colin and the team

@languageofcoffeeny is the roasting side of Montgomery Court

Bored? Read about the Zoning Board. But for the real scoop on zoning, check out the Zoning Alignment Project

Shoutouts

@roostercatcoffeehouse

@uglyduckcoffee

@javascafe

@redrocksco

@weirdalyankovic

@melocoffee.kitchen

@localsonly311

Mentioned in this episode:

Joe Bean Roasters

Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. https://shop.joebeanroasters.com

Food About Town

Food About Town hosted by Chris Lindstrom, focusing on restaurants, food and drink of all kinds, and whatever topics I want to cover! https://foodabouttown.captivate.fm/

Behind the Studio Door

Behind the Studio Door, hosted by Molly Darling and Christian Rivera, takes listeners on a captivating exploration of artists and their creative processes. Through deep and meaningful conversations, they uncover the stories and experiences that shape the outward expression of their work. https://behind-the-studio-door.captivate.fm/

John Cena likes coffee, and our many opinions about that lead into conversations about standardization, cafe identity, signaling, and how to (and NOT to!) communicate in a hospitality environment.

5:25 - Pilot Coffee, Toronto, ON Canada

9:33 - Watch the John Cena flat white video on @bonappetitmag

12: 05 - Don’t wikipedia flat white

31:22 - @melocoffee.kitchen

40:30 - @cartelroastingco

40:35 - @oldpueblogrill

45:25 - @rochesterfringe x @lunchadorpodcasts

46:00 - @commonthreadhxcpodcast

Mentioned in this episode:

Joe Bean Roasters

Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. https://shop.joebeanroasters.com

Behind the Glass

Behind the Glass, hosted by Richard B Colón and Quajay Donnell, is a monthly talk with the current month’s BTG Roster. Artists are interviewed about their submissions and we dive deep into their process, inspiration and thought process centralized around their artwork in the Behind the Glass Gallery located in the heart of Downtown Rochester NY. https://behind-the-glass-gallery.captivate.fm/

In the inaugural episode of Season Three, Aaron, Chris, and Wade celebrate “Coffee Outside Season,” pull some receipts on tariffs, fall down a Reddit hole, and, once again, talk Starbucks.

Tariff Overview: https://perfectdailygrind.com/2025/04/how-us-tariffs-will-impact-global-coffee-industry/

23:30: Great BBC piece about tariffs on Brazil: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yl00qlyz9o

24:51: Understanding the C-Market: https://sprudge.com/what-is-the-c-market-183157.html

30:42: If you’re interested in the NCA’s Advocacy, check out @nationalcoffeeusa

https://www.ncausa.org/Advocacy

48:00: Starbucks closing “Starbucks Pick Up”

https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2025/07/31/starbucks-to-shut-down-all-pick-up-stores-see-new-york-locations/85466762007/

1:00:00: Park Ave Starbucks & Montgomery Court

Shoutouts!

5:32 - @dewolfbrewing

5:56: @rochesterfringe previews can be found on @lunchadorpodcasts

6:15: Check out @karmasauce on @foodabouttownpodcast

Hudson Whiskey

Mentioned in this episode:

Joe Bean Roasters

Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. https://shop.joebeanroasters.com

Mind of Magnus

Artist Magnus Champlin Interviews guests sharing the stories and life adventures with the goal of expanding minds.

Food About Town

Food About Town hosted by Chris Lindstrom, focusing on restaurants, food and drink of all kinds, and whatever topics I want to cover! https://foodabouttown.captivate.fm/