by Joe & Jackie | Apr 29, 2022 | A Grade Podcast, America, Beers, Contributors, Uncategorized
First Impressions Monk’s Café. Monk’s Café. Monk’s Café. That’s pretty much the place that everyone independently told us we just “had to” visit on our recent trip to review the best coffee roasters and craft breweries in...
by Joe & Jackie | Dec 5, 2021 | A Grade Podcast, Beers, Brewers, Contributors, Uncategorized
First Impressions We’ve always thought of ourselves as über nerds and craft beer enthusiasts. But do we make the ultimate cut of “übergeeks”? At übergeek Brewing Company, in Riverhead, New York, we may have finally met our match! While featuring an...
by Joe & Jackie | Nov 28, 2021 | A Grade Podcast, America, Coffee, Contributors, Uncategorized
First Impressions The beauty of a local coffee roaster comes in many flavors. Their unique styles, vibes, and expertly brewed coffee offers customers an experience that big chains can often only dream to match. But success breeds success, and even a humble small...
by Joe & Jackie | Nov 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
First Impressions We’ve been to all sorts of craft breweries in our travels. Giant, barn-like structures with big lacquered support beams. Smaller brick and mortar historic buildings. Even repurposed churches. But there’s something to be said for a solid,...
by Joe & Jackie | Nov 16, 2021 | A Grade Podcast, Coffee, Contributors, Uncategorized
First Impressions There’s nothing quite like a little main street strip—packed with small shops, restaurants, and of course, a coffee roaster. Flux Coffee in Farmingdale, New York is indeed a local staple. Recommended to us by a coffee-industry friend and supported by...
by Joe & Jackie | Nov 1, 2021 | A Grade Podcast, Coffee, Contributors, Uncategorized
First Impressions Picture yourself on the outskirts of a small rural town. It’s early fall, the leaves just starting to tint with yellow edges. You stand along a set of rusty train tracks. There’s a sign up ahead. You walk over to read the wood panel. The...
