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Dialing in 09/21/20

3 second preinfusion. I am actually updosing. Temple Dharma Espresso: Roasted 09/14/20 18.9g in 24 seconds 24g out Slightly overextracted, but not bad.  Stumptown Holler Mountain Espresso: Roasted on 09/10/20 19.2g in 26 seconds 30g out Sweet, but still mild. Counter Culture Slow Motion Espresso: Roasted on 09/08/20 18.2g in 25 seconds 30g out

Dialing in 09/18/20

3 second preinfusion. Plotting to get everyone fired.  Proyecto Diaz El Corazon Espresso: Roasted 09/07/20 18.0g in 26g seconds 24g out There is a weird generic full bodied red wine taste in the front as well as sweet red berries and oak today. Stumptown Holler Mountain Espresso: Roasted on 09/10/20 18.2g in 23 seconds 30g out Better than yesterday, but not great. It might just be too old.  Counter Culture Slow Motion Espresso: Roasted on 09/08/20 18.6g in 30 seconds 24g out I preferred it yesterday, but I cannot get any of the citrus notes as a normal espresso today.

Dialing in 09/17/20

3 second preinfusion. My dog's absence is a constant reminder of how unhappy I am. I've been turning to old favorites for comfort recently. Charlotte Delbo and Primo Levi in particular, both of whom I've turned to in the past.  Proyecto Diaz El Corazon Espresso: Roasted 09/07/20 18.5g in 25g seconds 30g out Sweet berries, chocolate and a bit thin. Stumptown Holler Mountain Espresso: Roasted on 09/10/20 19.5g in 20 seconds 30g out Thick caramel sweetness and cocoa. Counter Culture Slow Motion Espresso: Roasted on 09/08/20 18.5g in 28 seconds 30g out Citrus, sweet and graham.

Dialing in 08/21/20

  1.5 second preinfusion. It's 64°F inside, I am content. Stumptown Holler Mountain Espresso: Roasted on 08/13/20 18.0g in 25 seconds 30g out Very different from yesterday sweeter with lighter milk chocolate notes  Chromatic Gamut Espresso: Roasted on 08/08/20 18.1g in 26 seconds 24g out Amazing, very sweet and delicate  Stumptown Decaf Trapper Creek Espresso: Roasted on 08/04/20 18.1g in 30 seconds 24g out Still too tart  

Dialing in 08/20/20

 1.5 second preinfusion. It's 80°f inside.  Stumptown Holler Mountain Espresso: Roasted on 08/13/20 18.3g in 25 seconds 30g out Mostly sweet, slight acidity in the front.  Chromatic Gamut Espresso: Roasted on 08/08/20 18.5g in 25 seconds 24g out I am not happy with this one, hopefully when it cools down I'll be able to get more of the decadent chocolate notes I normally can. Stumptown Decaf Trapper Creek Espresso: Roasted on 08/04/20 19.1g in 25 seconds 30g out Slightly too tart, I am assuming because of the heat 

Dialing 08/04/20

1.5 second preinfusion. I don't like any of them today. Supposedly there is less than three weeks left. Stumptown Holler Mountain Espresso: Roasted on 07/23/20 18.6g in 25seconds 30g out Not thin today or particularly sweet, but mostly chocolate. Temple Elvis Rafael Espresso: Roasted on 07/24/20 18.5 in 24 seconds 30g out All the fruit notes and tartness are gone, just dark chocolate. Equator Decaf Equator Blend Espresso: Roasted on 07/16/20 17.8g in 30 seconds 20g out I don't have enough to adjust today.

Dialing in 08/03/20

1.5 second preinfusion. I don't like any of them today. Allegedly we will be closing soon. Stumptown Holler Mountain Espresso: Roasted on 07/23/20 18.2g in 22 seconds 30g out Thin, chocolate and something date like. . Temple Elvis Rafael Espresso: Roasted on 07/24/20 19.2g in 24 seconds 30g out Tad tart, mostly cherry and chocolate. Equator Decaf Equator Blend Espresso: Roasted on 07/16/20 18.1g in 30 seconds 24g out

Dialing in 08/12/20

1.5 second preinfusion. I don't like any of them today. Allegedly we will be closing soon. Stumptown Holler Mountain Espresso: Roasted on 07/23/20 18.0g in 20 seconds 30g out Sweet and thin. Equator Eye of the Tiger Espresso: Roasted on 07/16/20 18.4g in 25 seconds 30g out Chocolate and dates. Equator Decaf Equator Blend Espresso: Roasted on 07/16/20 18.4g in 28 seconds 30g out

Dialing in 07/14/20

1.5 second preinfusion. The owner is a coward and is avoiding me. Counter Culture Hologram Espresso: Roasted on 07/02/20 18.1g in 26 seconds 24-26g out Slightly chalky. Stumptown Holler Mountain Espresso: Roasted on 07/01/20 18.5g in 22 seconds 30g out Stumptown Trapper Creek Espresso: Roasted on 07/0320 18.9g in 23 seconds 30g out

Dialing in 07/13/20

1.5 second preinfusion. I think I am quiting today. Counter Culture Hologram Espresso: Roasted on 07/02/20 18.3g in 21 seconds 30g out Stumptown Holler Mountain Espresso: Roasted on 07/01/20 18.5g in 22 seconds 30g out Stumptown Trapper Creek Espresso: Roasted on 07/0320 18.9g in 28 seconds 30g out

Dialing in 07/12/20

1.5 second preinfusion. Counter Culture Hologram Espresso: Roasted on 07/02/20 18.1g in 30 seconds 24g out Blueberry and chocolate. Stumptown Holler Mountain Espresso: Roasted on 07/01/20 18.4g in 25 seconds 30g out Thick and chocolate. Stumptown Trapper Creek Espresso: Roasted on 07/0320 18.1g in 25 seconds 30g out

Calling it in 06/13/20

Counter Culture Big Trouble Espresso: Roasted on 06/09/20 19.2g in 29 seconds 27g out Stumptown Holler Mountain Espresso:  Roasted on 06/04/20 18.8g in 27 seconds 30g in Stumptown Trapper Creek Espresso Roasted 06/04/20 18.9g in 26 seconds 30g out

Dialing in 06/12/20

2.5 second preinfusion for all three. Counter Culture Big Trouble Espresso: Roasted on 06/09/20 19.0g in 28 seconds 24g out Slightly chalky, other than that pretty much the same as yesterday. Stumptown Holler Mountain Espresso:  Roasted on 06/04/20 18.6g in 19 seconds 28g out Sweet and creamy. Stumptown Trapper Creek Espresso Roasted 06/04/20 18.4g in 23 seconds 24g out The best of the three.

Dialing in 06/11/20

2.5 second preinfusion for all three. Counter Culture Big Trouble Espresso: Roasted on 06/09/20 19.0g in 23 seconds 24g out Very sweet and nutty. Stumptown Holler Mountain Espresso:  Roasted on 06/04/20 18.6g in 20 seconds 27-28g out Chocate and extremely well balanced. Stumptown Trapper Creek Espresso Roasted 06/04/20 18.5g in 29 seconds 24g out My favorite decaf.

Calling it in 06/10/20

2.5 second preinfusion for all three. Tectonic Tectonic Blend Espresso: Roasted on 05/31/20 18.5g in 26 seconds 30g out Temple Three Pillars Espresso:  Roasted on 05/21/20 20.5g in 25 seconds 28g out Equator Decaf Blend Espresso Roasted 05/27/20 18.8g in 26 seconds 27g out

Dialing in 06/02/20

2.5 second preinfusion for all three. Equator Eye of the Tiger Espresso: Roasted on 05/27/20 18.6g in 25 seconds 24g out Tart, some date and milk chocolate, more grapefruit than ever. Stumptown Holler Mountain Espresso:  Roasted on 05/21/20 20.8g in 25 seconds 26-27 Just sweet. Equator Decaf Blend Espresso Roasted 05/21/20 18.3g in 23 seconds 30g out

Dialing in 06/01/20

2 second preinfusion for all three. Equator Eye of the Tiger Espresso: Roasted on 05/27/20 18.0g in 21 seconds 26-28g out Tart, some date and milk chocolate. Stumptown Holler Mountain Espresso:  Roasted on 05/21/20 21.7g in 23 seconds 24g Sweet with less berry than yesterday. Equator Decaf Blend Espresso Roasted 05/21/20 20.0g in 15 seconds 30g out

Dialing in 05/31/20

2 second preinfusion for all three. Equator Eye of the Tiger Espresso: Roasted on 05/27/20 18.1g in 25 seconds 24g out Not as great as Friday. Stumptown Holler Mountain Espresso:  Roasted on 05/21/20 20.2g in 25 seconds 24g Very sweet, fleeting berry notes. Equator Decaf Blend Espresso Roasted 05/21/20 19.3g in 17 seconds 30g out

Dialing in 05/29/20

1.5 second preinfusion for all three. Equator Eye of the Tiger Espresso: Roasted on 05/27/20 18.1g in 24 seconds 24g out I forgot why I love this espresso, tones of datez some berry, a little floral and smooth chocolate finish. Stumptown Holler Mountain Espresso:  Roasted on 05/21/20 21.4g in 23 seconds 24g Very sweet. Decaf Counter Culture Slow Motion Espresso Roasted 05/21/20 14.8g in 15 seconds 30g out

Dialing in 05/28/20

1.5 second preinfusion for all three. Proyecto Diaz El Corazon Espresso: Roasted on 05/19/20 15.1g in 15 seconds 24-26g out Berry forward. Stumptown Holler Mountain Espresso:  Roasted on 05/21/20 21.2g in 24 seconds 24g Very sweet. Decaf Counter Culture Slow Motion Espresso Roasted 05/21/20 14.9g in 15 seconds 30g out