Top Brew

Welcome to the online home of Top Brew, hosted 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, counter culture, and the fun we have together over a hot cup of joe.

Welcome to the online home of Top Brew, hosted 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, counter culture, and the fun we have together over a hot cup of joe.

Eric and Joe discuss differing opinions of Bulletproof® Coffee, a hyped-up beverage that gets far more press than it deserves. But there’s still a place for Bullet-y coffee…

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Craft roaster, Mike Davis of Railway Coffee, discusses his specialty coffee business with Joe Darnell. From humble beginnings, Mike has created a fine establishment seeking new ways to offer freshly roasted coffees to his town.

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The Dark Elixir of the Gods
Ep. 13Apr. 1535m 52s

Eric and Joe discuss the richness of the French press coffee maker. This classic instrument pleases many a coffee drinker, like the Rauch family.

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A Cup of Coffee for Ants
Ep. 12Apr. 832m 43s

Eric and Joe discuss people’s ability to taste the difference between good and mediocre coffee, and review the state of Keurig coffee makers.

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Joe Darnell interviews Alex Carpenter of the I Brew My Own Coffee podcast to discuss his brew ritual. Alex, the experienced coffee enthusiast, has surrounded himself with some of the most interesting people and tools of coffee “counter culture” in 2015.

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Eric and Joe discuss the difference that a good coffee mug can make, what they prefer about their own, and why it matters in the first place.

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At long last, we are discussing our favorite coffeemaker. Eric and Joe endorse the AeroPress and offer their inverted brewing recipe. If you’re new to the show, this is an excellent episode to start with.

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This week on the podcast, Eric and Joe discuss how to DIY coffee blends at home and taste test 4 new roasts that Eric prepared specially for the show.

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This week, Eric and Joe discuss the Chemex coffeemaker. The device has been with us since 1941, yet there’s still much to experience and enjoy about this artisinal coffee tool.

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Joe Caiati is an audio and video technician in Queens. As a long-time coffee drinker that’s late to the coffee enthusiast game, he relishes craft roast experiences from his local roasters. But he’s coffee curious — looking for new ways to doctor the flavors and caffeine jolts.

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