Comments on: La Colombe Cold Brew: jet fuel in a beer bottle

By: Rick Adams

Rick Adams — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:06:00 +0000

Best thing ever:

http://www.coffeeforless.com/entner-stuart-java-trio-concentrate-1-2-gallon-bottle.html

By: Andy Reilly

Andy Reilly — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 07:45:00 +0000

Yes. Love the stuff. Haven’t had it lately because I haven’t been near there lately. I’ll be stopping there tomorrow though. I always mix my coffee with half & half, so even if a brew is somewhat bitter it really mellows it out.

By: filteredscenery

filteredscenery — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 06:50:00 +0000

I get similar strange effects…actually a cup of coffee drunk, say, at 9 AM, will hit me a second time in the middle of the night, around 3-4 AM, when I’ll wake up with a strong caffeine effect, unable to return to sleep. It doesn’t seem to have this effect if I do a lot of physical exercise after drinking the coffee, but if I’m merely doing problem sets or online work, the “second onslaught” of coffee effects happens consistently. I’ve been unable to determine why this might happen, since most of the caffeine should have been degraded after this time period.

By: Jacob Sayles

Jacob Sayles — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 19:44:00 +0000

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Read all about it:
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or more to the point:
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By: Itsumishi

Itsumishi — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 04:08:00 +0000

Find a coffee shop/type of bean that has a lower acidity.

I had to stop going to the coffeeshop near my house when they got a new barrista. I think they just put it through the machine slightly hotter or something and the acidity would give me serious heartburn. Thankfully a new coffee shop opened up and I ended up working there. Now it’s only when I get to about 6 shots of espresso in a day do I start getting problems…

Although right at the moment I’m in Toronto for a few months where good espresso is hard to find.

By: Antinous / Moderator

Antinous / Moderator — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 20:32:00 +0000

Almost any caffeine and I get cramps and palpitations. Always been that way.

By: Antinous / Moderator

Antinous / Moderator — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 20:30:00 +0000

Again, please check your links to see if you’ve done them correctly.

By: el dueno

el dueno — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 19:42:00 +0000

I call it $3.00 coffee in a bottle, great for mixing with vodka.

By: Tavie

Tavie — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 19:01:00 +0000

Oh. My brain is throbbing with a need for this. How would this take to milk / how does this interact with the tummy? (I used to drink my coffee black but had to stop several years ago as the acid was causing me stomachaches. Milk seems to alleviate that.)

By: timquinn

timquinn — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 18:35:00 +0000

Coffee, so critical they named two computer languages after it.

By: Genre Slur

Genre Slur — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 17:14:00 +0000

BBOTE is what was in the underground river. “Hey Egg, what is that?” Black Blood of the Earth.” “What, you mean like oil?” “No, I mean Black Blood of the Earth!”
I don’t htink the elixer had a name (could be way wrong), though I think it came out of a Six Demon bag.

P.S. — Oh yeah, cold-brew is awesome. We (calgary’s oldest roaster, the Roasterie) do 12-24 hour drips. Currently sippin’ on a french roasted Congolese, Kivu estate.

By: OoerictoO

OoerictoO — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 17:10:00 +0000

bummer. i feel for you. i get some non-optimal effects if i take too much. i’m probably just getting old(er)

By: Sekino

Sekino — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 17:09:00 +0000

Nope. Caffeine was my only stimulant (and never concentrated or in pill form). It’s not fair!!

By: justin brooks

justin brooks — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:58:00 +0000

It does not. I kept a 4-pack in my office for about a month and threw them in the fridge as needed and didn’t notice any taste irregularities.

By: Changasyncadango Robotnik Terh

Changasyncadango Robotnik Terh — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:55:00 +0000

There’s a couple of La Colombe’s in NYC as well. One right near my friends house. They do have the best coffee there and I always get a few pounds to bring back to Maine. This stuff looks terrifying but intriguing. I will have to investigate.

By: justin brooks

justin brooks — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:53:00 +0000

I got to try this before it came out and i have been a fan since. I normally take my coffee with cream and sugar however there is no need with this drink. It tastes like it has a sweetener but it doesn’t, just coffee.

By: Rich Keller

Rich Keller — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:48:00 +0000

Wasn’t that the elixer Jack drank in Big Trouble in Little China right before they went into Lo Pan’s place?

And Cory, the link to your cold press method is going to change my life.

By: OoerictoO

OoerictoO — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:47:00 +0000

sorry to be so probing, ignore if wanted.. any past heavy stimulant use? adhd medications, diet pills, or illicits?
i have a (non-scientific) theory that this use can influence far future caffeine effects.

By: snowmentality

snowmentality — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:40:00 +0000

Coffee in beer bottles. That’s going to get some people pulled over when they swig it on their morning commute.

Seriously, though — I adore cold-brewed coffee, but all the straining can get annoying, especially since I can’t make more than a few days’ worth of concentrate at a time or it will spoil (even in the fridge). Bottled cold-brewed coffee is a brilliant idea.

By: PlutoniumX

PlutoniumX — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:39:00 +0000

Any one know the nutrition info on this? Pure coffee = good. Coffee with added carbs = bad. :)

By: Sekino

Sekino — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:37:00 +0000

I first get an exaggerated version of typical caffeine effect (super hyper, speech sounds like Quentin Tarantino’s, even colours and sounds seem too intense and distracting…) then I crash. That’s what’s very unpleasant: strong jitters, feeling like I’m going to pass-out, palpitations, headache. I’m a wreck for a few hours. These effects happen with rather little intake (a cup of caffeinated tea will do it).

I didn’t use to drink ridiculous amounts of caffeine, some green tea daily and an occasional cup of coffee or energy drink. The switch happened overnight (dammit).

By: OoerictoO

OoerictoO — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:01:00 +0000

anyone ever try the stumptown coldbrew? it’s also available in beer-type bottles (more like a sessions bottle). i have it often in the summer. it’s a bit bitter for my taste, but damn is it strong. i’m not really a coldbrew expert though.

By: OoerictoO

OoerictoO — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:59:00 +0000

interesting. how does the intolerance manifest? hyper-sensitivity to its typical effects?

By: bcsizemo

bcsizemo — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:57:00 +0000

Agree about the caffeine intolerance. Mine is not horrible, but a steady intake of caffeine and I get the jitters and all kinds of other issues (even if it’s just a cup of coffee or soda a day.) I think mine probably stems from the steady intake of Mt. Dew and sweet tea starting around age 5.

By: Halloween_Jack

Halloween_Jack — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:51:00 +0000

Speaking of intense java, I'm still tempted by Black Blood of the Earth; it's expensive, but seems to be the ultimate energy drink.

By: Sekino

Sekino — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:24:00 +0000

Not to be a pedant, but it’s ‘La Colombe’ ;)

It’s really awful that I’ve developed an acute intolerance to caffeine: I miss that buzz.

By: hexopogs

hexopogs — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:24:00 +0000

Just to get the brand its proper recognition and further googling, it’s spelled “La Colombe.” They’re amazing roasters that supply a great number of the coffee shops here in Philly, and they have very talented baristas at their shops. Glad you enjoyed it!

By: Halloween_Jack

Halloween_Jack — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:08:00 +0000

The idea of drinking coffee from a breast milk bag is oddly appealing.

By: Chris M. Carroll

Chris M. Carroll — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 15:03:00 +0000

If you can find (or make) a cold brew concentrate, you can just heat water in a tea kettle and add it, typically at a 1:2 or 3 ratio of coffee to water. Been doing the concentrate thing for about a year now, and it’s ruined me for regular coffee

By: pluto pop

pluto pop — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 14:49:00 +0000

Is there a good way to heat cold-brew coffee without ruining the flavour or adding a lot of milk?

I’m intrigued to try it, but I need a cup of something hot in the morning, especially heading into winter.