Coffee Thread

Lanx · Sep 8, 2020

China Bat Soup said:
Hell yeah.

i basically have this (it's a clone of a clone, i mean it's just stainless steel and o rings)

Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker - Home Brew Coffee Keg, Nitrogen Coffee Machine Dispenser System w/ Pressure Relieving Valve Kit & Stout Creamer Faucet - NutriChef NCNTROCB10

from what i researched b4 there are 3 ways to get cold brew
1. whipped cream dispenser w/ catridge
2. mini keg w/cartridge
3. keg o rator with mini fridge and n2 from a supply store

you can easily tell that the whipped cream dispenser isn't gonna cut it, the mini keg is now what most ppl use (i guess as there are so many clones now, when i got mine, mine was the only one)

i use 2 cups of cold brew to 4 cups of water and that fills it up.

then i puncture in a cold n2 cartridge shake a little and out it comes, after the first pour i do another n2 cartridge, it'll take two n2 cartridges to pout it all out, i don't do 2 at one b/c thats too much pressure, b/c you can tell the instance you do that the pressure relief valve lets out all the gas (which is good, you don't want explody)

to keep it economical i buy n2o cartirdges in bulk

comes out to 45c per and you use 2 per

of course you can buy co2 for like 10c but then it's not nitro cold brew is it? it's just gassy coffee, you use the n2o cartridges for that "sweet" foamy taste.

kegkilla · Sep 8, 2020

Lanx said:
i basically have this (it's a clone of a clone, i mean it's just stainless steel and o rings)

Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker - Home Brew Coffee Keg, Nitrogen Coffee Machine Dispenser System w/ Pressure Relieving Valve Kit & Stout Creamer Faucet - NutriChef NCNTROCB10

from what i researched b4 there are 3 ways to get cold brew
1. whipped cream dispenser w/ catridge
2. mini keg w/cartridge
3. keg o rator with mini fridge and n2 from a supply store

you can easily tell that the whipped cream dispenser isn't gonna cut it, the mini keg is now what most ppl use (i guess as there are so many clones now, when i got mine, mine was the only one)

i use 2 cups of cold brew to 4 cups of water and that fills it up.

then i puncture in a cold n2 cartridge shake a little and out it comes, after the first pour i do another n2 cartridge, it'll take two n2 cartridges to pout it all out, i don't do 2 at one b/c thats too much pressure, b/c you can tell the instance you do that the pressure relief valve lets out all the gas (which is good, you don't want explody)

to keep it economical i buy n2o cartirdges in bulk

comes out to 45c per and you use 2 per

of course you can buy co2 for like 10c but then it's not nitro cold brew is it? it's just gassy coffee, you use the n2o cartridges for that "sweet" foamy taste.

So you need to make the cold brew batch prior to making the nitro. Cold brew has to sit for a while in the fridge right?

The kegerator option sounds like a lot of fun. Debating whether I want to try to find the space to cram it into my kitchen.

Lanx · Sep 8, 2020

China Bat Soup said:
So you need to make the cold brew batch prior to making the nitro. Cold brew has to sit for a while in the fridge right?

The kegerator option sounds like a lot of fun. Debating whether I want to try to find the space to cram it into my kitchen.

yes, most places will say 18hrs at least 12hours to cold brew, some say overnight is enough, some say you can cold brew at room temp, some say fridge only, the cold brewers is
me

LiquidDeath

Brahma

we all probably have our preferred method brew times etc.

if you have not cold brew yet, many use, started with a hario or
Takeya Patented Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker, One Quart, Black
i believe brama does this

another way for big batch
toddy cold brew

you dump the grinds and water into the bucket and when youre ready take out the cork on the bottom

right now liquid and i use the dump coffee into a pitcher and just pour it out, he uses a milk nut bag i use a coffee filter to keep the grinds in check

kegkilla · Sep 8, 2020

Lanx said:
yes, most places will say 18hrs at least 12hours to cold brew, some say overnight is enough, some say you can cold brew at room temp, some say fridge only, the cold brewers is
me
LiquidDeath
Brahma

we all probably have our preferred method brew times etc.

if you have not cold brew yet, many use, started with a hario or
Takeya Patented Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker, One Quart, Black
i believe brama does this

another way for big batch
toddy cold brew

you dump the grinds and water into the bucket and when youre ready take out the cork on the bottom

right now liquid and i use the dump coffee into a pitcher and just pour it out, he uses a milk nut bag i use a coffee filter to keep the grinds in check

That's not too bad. My only concern is those containers seem rather small, I'd go through a quart in a day most likely. Guess that wouldn't be too bad if I was able to get away with a 12 hour batch and throw it in every night.

LiquidDeath · Sep 8, 2020

I do coarsest grind my burr grinder can do and then let it go for 24 hours. I don't dilute my brew and do 1 and 2/3 cups of beans per gallon of water.

LiquidDeath · Sep 8, 2020

China Bat Soup said:
That's not too bad. My only concern is those containers seem rather small, I'd go through a quart in a day most likely. Guess that wouldn't be too bad if I was able to get away with a 12 hour batch and throw it in every night.

Sam's sells the hotel style 5 gallon stainless steel coffee dispensers for like $40. If you have the fridge space you can just brew it directly in there and have plenty to hold you over.

Ao- · Sep 8, 2020

So uh, my thought was that quality of coffee is way less important for cold brew. I got this from my local coffee place selling me "old" bags of coffee (~1mo) for a steep discount if I was 'using it for cold brew'. While I actually did that (and bought fresher stuff for actual hot brewing), I'd like other's opinions.

As far as nitro goes... I have a friend with a pretty nice home canner. I'm wondering if I can some nitro-brew from him in it, or if it'll "dissolve" out. I'm thinking more of beer and the shit they go through for Nitro containers.

Deathwing · Sep 9, 2020

I was going to post that I recently switched to the pour over method, but I feel like I'm in a completely different thread. Anyway, not sure if it's the method or the paper filters(was using metal previously) but it seems to eliminate a lot of the sourness.

Cold brew did that too, but I found it quite flat in taste.

I buy coffee, unground, in bigger bags because cheaper. I definitely notice the brew diminishes in quality towards the end of the bag. After opening the bag, they go into mason jars and then into cabinets. Anything else I can do to keep it fresher longer?

Lanx · Sep 9, 2020

Deathwing said:
I was going to post that I recently switched to the pour over method, but I feel like I'm in a completely different thread. Anyway, not sure if it's the method or the paper filters(was using metal previously) but it seems to eliminate a lot of the sourness.

Cold brew did that too, but I found it quite flat in taste.

I buy coffee, unground, in bigger bags because cheaper. I definitely notice the brew diminishes in quality towards the end of the bag. After opening the bag, they go into mason jars and then into cabinets. Anything else I can do to keep it fresher longer?

they've tested vacuumed vs. air tight vs. mason jars and vacuumed canisters win, i've used a coffeevac forever and seems to keep beans good for a long time, it creates a partial vac and lets co2 out (beans gas out)
Coffeevac 1 lb - The Ultimate Vacuum Sealed Coffee Container, Black Cap & Body

Brahma · Sep 9, 2020

Lanx said:
yes, most places will say 18hrs at least 12hours to cold brew, some say overnight is enough, some say you can cold brew at room temp, some say fridge only, the cold brewers is
me
LiquidDeath
Brahma

we all probably have our preferred method brew times etc.

if you have not cold brew yet, many use, started with a hario or
Takeya Patented Deluxe Cold Brew Coffee Maker, One Quart, Black
i believe brama does this

another way for big batch
toddy cold brew

you dump the grinds and water into the bucket and when youre ready take out the cork on the bottom

right now liquid and i use the dump coffee into a pitcher and just pour it out, he uses a milk nut bag i use a coffee filter to keep the grinds in check

After about 16 hours I notice the coffee gets too "sharp" for my tastes.

Brahma · Sep 9, 2020

Ao- said:
So uh, my thought was that quality of coffee is way less important for cold brew. I got this from my local coffee place selling me "old" bags of coffee (~1mo) for a steep discount if I was 'using it for cold brew'. While I actually did that (and bought fresher stuff for actual hot brewing), I'd like other's opinions.

As far as nitro goes... I have a friend with a pretty nice home canner. I'm wondering if I can some nitro-brew from him in it, or if it'll "dissolve" out. I'm thinking more of beer and the shit they go through for Nitro containers.

Coffee quality really matters, including cold brew. If I use some Foldgers because I'm out of Bizzy's...ya I'm going to have a bad day.

I use a couple of these for my cold brew. Just remember the design leaves a lot of untouched coffee grounds, so make sure to account for that with pouring over the grounds, and giving it a swirl or two when you open the fridge.

Lanx · Sep 9, 2020

Brahma said:
Coffee quality really matters, including cold brew. If I use some Foldgers because I'm out of Bizzy's...ya I'm going to have a bad day.

I use a couple of these for my cold brew. Just remember the design leaves a lot of untouched coffee grounds, so make sure to account for that with pouring over the grounds, and giving it a swirl or two when you open the fridge.

you still trying different beans or you've settled?

Brahma · Sep 9, 2020

Lanx said:
you still trying different beans or you've settled?

Tried about 7. Stuck with Bizzy smooth and sweet. Bags are convenient. Little pricey, but hey. Think I've earned an expensive cup of iced coffee in my 50 years.

LiquidDeath · Sep 9, 2020

Deathwing said:
I was going to post that I recently switched to the pour over method, but I feel like I'm in a completely different thread. Anyway, not sure if it's the method or the paper filters(was using metal previously) but it seems to eliminate a lot of the sourness.

Cold brew did that too, but I found it quite flat in taste.

I buy coffee, unground, in bigger bags because cheaper. I definitely notice the brew diminishes in quality towards the end of the bag. After opening the bag, they go into mason jars and then into cabinets. Anything else I can do to keep it fresher longer?

I use this to store the 2.2 lb Lavazza whole bean bags I buy.

Lanx · Sep 10, 2020

China Bat Soup said:
That's not too bad. My only concern is those containers seem rather small, I'd go through a quart in a day most likely. Guess that wouldn't be too bad if I was able to get away with a 12 hour batch and throw it in every night.

after a while, you can learn to layer your cold brew, just like a latte too

Lanx · Sep 10, 2020

LiquidDeath said:
I use this to store the 2.2 lb Lavazza whole bean bags I buy.

how you like the handle and depress thing? i just bought one, cuz as you said i as well have 2.2lb packages and at first i was just splitting between my 1lb coffee vac and another pump container

LiquidDeath · Sep 10, 2020

Lanx said:
how you like the handle and depress thing? i just bought one, cuz as you said i as well have 2.2lb packages and at first i was just splitting between my 1lb coffee vac and another pump container

I love it. It works great and after a few times you get used to holding the button in when you open and close it.

Lanx · Sep 11, 2020

LiquidDeath said:
I love it. It works great and after a few times you get used to holding the button in when you open and close it.

ok cool, no idea why i get it wed

LiquidDeath · Sep 16, 2020

Had to make some more cold brew this morning, so I took a few pictures to show how stupid simple my setup is.

Nut milk bag goes in the pitcher, then grounds go in the bag:

After that, water to the fill line (I use the sprayer to make sure all the grounds get wet):

Lid on and into the fridge:

Lanx · Sep 16, 2020

LiquidDeath said:
Had to make some more cold brew this morning, so I took a few pictures to show how stupid simple my setup is.

Nut milk bag goes in the pitcher, then grounds go in the bag:
View attachment 302902

After that, water to the fill line (I use the sprayer to make sure all the grounds get wet):
View attachment 302903

Lid on and into the fridge:
View attachment 302904

i purchased this a while back, i'll be emptying it tonight

it's just enough to hold 6oz of grinds to 50oz of water in the pitcher.

yea i know it'll still have lots of sludge, but it'll just be 1 less step for me to hassle with, usually my ground woulds be in the pitcher and i'd drain it through a double mesh of a fine collander to an extra fine collander and then i drain that into a coffee filter.

i hope when i pull out this basket, i wont have to use the collanders and just put it in the coffee filter basket to drain.

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