Originally Posted by freezingflyboy

I've never understood this sentiment. You could have the best product in the world but if no one can buy and experience it, who really cares? I've been drinking Stumptown for years (grew up on the west coast) and I can honestly say that it's still the same quality, enjoyable coffee that I remember. As long as quality of the product and life for employees doesn't suffer, I don't have a problem with a producer "going corporate" (whatever that means) and making their product more widely available.


Never tried Beechers, gonna have to check it out next time I'm through SEA. Floret has always been my go to. Valentine in MKE was very good. Only got to try then once before covid shut everything down. Been through MKE a few times recently and it is still shuttered not the signage and equipment are still there so maybe they're gonna make a go of it again? Collectivo Coffee used to have a spot in MKE too but I haven't seen them recently. Another really good local roaster (MKE has a surprisingly solid coffee scene!)

Originally Posted by freezingflyboy

I've never understood this sentiment. You could have the best product in the world but if no one can buy and experience it, who really cares? I've been drinking Stumptown for years (grew up on the west coast) and I can honestly say that it's still the same quality, enjoyable coffee that I remember. As long as quality of the product and life for employees doesn't suffer, I don't have a problem with a producer "going corporate" (whatever that means) and making their product more widely available.

Originally Posted by freezingflyboy

I've never understood this sentiment. You could have the best product in the world but if no one can buy and experience it, who really cares? I've been drinking Stumptown for years (grew up on the west coast) and I can honestly say that it's still the same quality, enjoyable coffee that I remember. As long as quality of the product and life for employees doesn't suffer, I don't have a problem with a producer "going corporate" (whatever that means) and making their product more widely available.


Never tried Beechers, gonna have to check it out next time I'm through SEA. Floret has always been my go to. Valentine in MKE was very good. Only got to try them once before covid shut everything down. Been through MKE a few times recently and it is still shuttered but the signage and equipment are still there so maybe they're gonna make a go of it again? Collectivo Coffee used to have a spot in MKE too but I haven't seen them recently. Another really good local roaster (MKE has a surprisingly solid coffee scene!)

Originally Posted by crewdawg

Lol so true. It reminds me of the early fans of some of my favorite punk rock bands. Their early fans get all up in arms because the band decided to get a label and start making money off their talents. Bands, I likely never would have heard of since I don't live in socal. I guess they just want their favorite bands to themselves and for them to be poor/stuck in squalor.

Originally Posted by freezingflyboy

Collectivo Coffee used to have a spot in MKE too but I haven't seen them recently. Another really good local roaster (MKE has a surprisingly solid coffee scene!)