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May Brain Behind the Beard
I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend. As I was contemplating the grilling that would take place at my house that weekend, it...
Earl Thompson
May 31, 20242 min read
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Mastering the Art of Momentum: A Coffee Roaster's Guide
Momentum in coffee roasting is when the roaster works to control the rate of heat transfer during a roast.
Earl Thompson
May 1, 20242 min read
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Small Batch vs. Large Batch Coffee Roasting… and Why We Are A Small Batch Roaster
In the coffee industry, there’s one factor that can define your entire brand strategy: large batch or small batch roasting. Each roasting...
Earl Thompson
Mar 28, 20243 min read
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What is Small Batch Coffee? A Technical Overview
In the world of specialty coffee, the term "small batch coffee roasting" is a significant distinction. The general premise is that...
Earl Thompson
Feb 28, 20243 min read
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The Coffee Cupping Process
Galena Roasters is a small-batch specialty roasting company located in Galena, Illinois. Since 2018, Galena Roasters has been dedicated...
Earl Thompson
Feb 19, 20244 min read
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Acidity: A Key Player in the Perfect Cup
This blog is part of our series on the Ultimate Guide to Coffee Terminology. In the coffee world, there's a term that's often...
Earl Thompson
Jan 22, 20243 min read
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Exploring Experimental Processing Methods
Galena Roasters is a small-batch specialty roasting company located in Galena, Illinois. Since 2018, Galena Roasters has been dedicated...
Earl Thompson
Dec 19, 20233 min read
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The Perfect Brew: Light vs. Medium vs. Dark Roast Coffee
Understanding at least the basic difference between roast levels will help you elevate your coffee experience.
Earl Thompson
Oct 21, 20233 min read
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The World of Specialty Coffee: What You Need to Know and What to Order
Galena Roasters is a small-batch specialty roasting company located in Galena, Illinois. Since 2018, Galena Roasters has been dedicated...
Earl Thompson
Oct 1, 20235 min read
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The Ultimate Guide to Coffee Terminology
Galena Roasters is a small-batch specialty roasting company located in Galena, Illinois. Since 2018, Galena Roasters has been dedicated...
Earl Thompson
Aug 31, 202311 min read
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How to Make the Perfect Pour Over Coffee
The art of pour over coffee brewing has gained popularity in recent years, captivating coffee enthusiasts with its simplicity and...
Earl Thompson
Aug 1, 20235 min read
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Ultimate Guide to Coffee Brewing Methods
If you're a coffee lover like us, you know that there's an art to brewing the perfect cup. From the selection of beans to the brewing...
Earl Thompson
Jul 8, 202312 min read
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