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Joe Stormer

Seattle

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?: barista
Where are you located? ( City and Country ): We're on the same block as the Lenin Statue down in Fremont.
How many years have you been in the industry?: I began training my palate two years ago.
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?: yes
Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.: I work as a barista and I know some technical stuff, too. When I taste a good cup of coffee, I think first about the how and the why.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?: Norway. And I've never been to Idaho. I'd like to go to Idaho, or at least take a train across it. I would hate to die without having been to Idaho.
About Me:: While wandering the country two years ago I spent two weeks sitting in a coffee shop in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Since then, coffee has become my all-consuming passion and my ultimate goal is to do it permanently in Norway.

I also am a devoted cyclist, a casual accordionist and I love me a good book on a lazy afternoon.
About My Company:: Stickman Coffee is the baby of Dismas Smith, located down in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle. We apply water, heat, and sometimes milk to Borogove Coffee. I would love to pull you some shots, so stop by.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?: It is where I find intellectual, artistic and social stimulus. Oh yeah, and sensory stimulus, too.
Website:: http://stickmancoffee.blogspot.com

Comment Wall:

Joe Stormer

well, well, well!

Jan 2, 2008
kara d. ("kd")

hi joe...i met you at dismas' place at the very beginning..very cool that you are helping him out...i need to come in when you are working and say hi!

Jan 3, 2008
kara d. ("kd")

I will definitely stop by around then so see you soon!

Jan 3, 2008
Bjorg Brend

Joe... hey man! Thank you for a good time in SEA. It sure is good to hear that you are coming to the Nordic countries. Will you (please) combine it with the Nordic Barista Cup (September 11-13 in Helsinki)?! If you need a place to stay, let me know. First come, first serve. :-)

Jan 5, 2008
Bjorg Brend

Indeed you did take that picture on a windy afternoon. I long back for the best espresso on US ground at Trabant(aaaand the University book store! Wauw!)
See you this summer in the Nordic region... :-)

Jan 8, 2008
Liz

hello joe, come by more! we miss!

Jan 9, 2008
Jason Dominy

Nice, clean vid.

Jan 10, 2008
scott@herkimercoffee.com

say hey to roger, jason and anastasia for me!

scott

Jan 10, 2008
Pablo Castaneda

Cool video man.

best regards

Pablo

Jan 11, 2008
Mike Shipley

Thanks Joe.

Jan 12, 2008
Lorrie McCullaugh

So true. I've been missing your snot-like crema. When is a good time to see you there?

Jan 17, 2008
Lorrie McCullaugh

It looks like I'm not going to make it to Stickman today... do let me know about next week, will you? Are you bumping wifi there yet?

Jan 18, 2008
Bruno Souza

Thanks for the nice shots, I will be back
Bruno

Jan 18, 2008
Bel Townsend

hello! just been reading your blurbs down the side here, and I'm curious - why Norway? I've spent quite a bit of time in Scandinavia and they do tend to drink bucketfulls of coffee. However, in my experience it all tends to be filter coffee, they're not so big on espresso. Maybe there's a gap in the market there! If you ever make it over there, I will definitely come visit you.

Jan 21, 2008
Lorrie McCullaugh

Awesome. Looking forward to seeing you both!

Jan 21, 2008
Weston Clay

Thanks for the clover.... mmmm... earthy.

Jan 24, 2008
Lorrie McCullaugh

Dude! I went to Stickman, and you weren't there... bummer...

Jan 25, 2008
August

were at in Fremont?

Jan 26, 2008
ZZZZZZZZ

Meek Love? Oh no, it's all about the Geek Love. Gotta represent, yo!

Jan 30, 2008
Alexa Baehr

Of course you won! I'm just super nervous about doing a tasting with real coffee professionals.. Actually, it's gonna be rad, I can't wait! You and up to 8 friends.

I'll try to do something a little extra special too :)

~ XOXOXO ~

Feb 5, 2008
nik orosi

i like the way how you think about diff portafilters, sounds great, will actually taste it

Feb 11, 2008
nik orosi

it sounds from other people and from you that you are to good...see if coming to Europe at Nordic championship, maybe to come to Mediterranean sea, make few shots and then we can go to see Scandinavian way of competing witch is so great experience and fun

Feb 11, 2008
Paul Gustafson

>>what kind of telescope are you working with?

I have an 80mm f11, 92mm f4.9, 92mm f6.6, 105mm f5.8, 130mm f6, and 155mm f7 refractors, and a 254mm f14.5 Mak-Cass.

Feb 15, 2008
Lorrie McCullaugh

Snap! Crackle! Stormer!

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Feb 20, 2008
Lorrie McCullaugh

Yeah, you're right, but I couldn't help myself. I sloganized everything I could see.

Been around. Nothing too terribly exciting. Sorry I'm a total pudwhacker and spaced on your birthday. Have fun?

Feb 21, 2008
Lorrie McCullaugh

My slogan is "The Home of Lorrie"

Feb 21, 2008
Lorrie McCullaugh

Nope. Just The Home of Lorrie

Feb 21, 2008
Alexa Baehr

You ready?... This Sunday, 2pm, Pioneer Square?...

I'm super excited!!

Bring your favorite coffee and we'll turn it in to science!! Muahahaha!!!!

Can't wait to party with the rock star baristas!!

Feb 28, 2008
Z Bancroft

Joe, thanks for your input and testing for the anti blender post.
Later,
Zach

Mar 7, 2008
Nolan

Joe, thanks for the comments about the coffee. Isn't that yirg amazing! Let me know how it comes across on the clover, unfortunately I don't have one of those to play with.

Mar 25, 2008
Nolan

Wow! Sounds, great. I don't normally get plum skin, but was pretty spot on. I'll have to look for the plum next time I cup it. I would love to try some of your coffee if you have a mind to send it.

Mar 25, 2008
Nolan

Joe, I just thought of something. Up here in Boulder (about 5400Ft elevation) water boils at about 201-202 degrees F. Thats the temp we do all our cupping, pressing, and espresso brewing. Maybe that was the problem with the guat, it has been designed to brew at these temps, and that is why the yirg was good at 200F. Just a thought. The yirg profile sounded right on by the way, good job. Thanks for all the imput!

Mar 25, 2008
Lorrie McCullaugh

Stormer is a slacker...

Mar 27, 2008
Lorrie McCullaugh

Ah. Well, then. I stand corrected. Eat on!

Mar 27, 2008
ZZZZZZZZ

I always attract the hottest moles.

Apr 13, 2008
Jason Prefontaine

Hey Joe - did you guys get your machine dialed in?

Apr 17, 2008
Alex Negranza

I must confess...

I like bright Kenya's and Key Lime.

May 13, 2008
ned c

hi joe,
glad to meet you. interestingly enough, i was perusing the ol' internet and came accross stickman coffee. i am already impressed by the sense of camaraderie that seems to be present in the seattle coffee scene, transcending the commercial world and building bridges with others who want to bring specialty coffee to the local communities. i wonder if this is a part of what we mean by 3rd wave. if so, it sounds pretty darn good.
about your sprodown-throwdown 2008, that sure sounds tempting. although i'm not someone to jump at the opportunity at competing in general, it might be nice to do just for the fun of it. it might be a cool chance for us all to build eachother up and enjoy the exchange.
i am potentially available to come to your event, depending on what time it goes to (i have to catch a train to portland early the next morning). would you mind giving me the full details, time, address, and requirements? you mentioned that we will need to bring a lb. of coffee. so is one of the goals of the game to be able to dial in the right setting within a lb. of coffee (meaning you can't bring 2 lbs. or anything)? because i have never tried any coffees yet from the roasters in the NW (although i am very much looking forward to the experience) i will be automatically with the minor handicap of not getting to work with a familiar coffee, roast profile, etc... before the event begins. furthermore, i haven't yet worked on an Anfim (which is actually the grinder i happen to be considering purchasing, but first i'll make a trip to 49th parallel to check it out personally), and i've read from other threads that there is a minor learning curve for the timer mod. i am interested in the challenge, but taking some of these things into account makes me realize that i could probably use a bit of grace from the crowd, should things not go the way i would want them to.

looking forward to hearing more info from you.
-ned
p.s. apart from the hostel as a place to stay, would you know of anyone who is interested or available to put me up for a few nights (by means of a bed, couch, bath tub, or other creative ideas)?

May 13, 2008
Alex Negranza

I assosciated your dislike for the Kenya in store with your Key Lime dislike and made the assumption you were not a fan of Kenya. I retract the statement and "blasphemin"

And we are on for the knife fight. I'm from the Phillipines, man. I'm almost a guerilla by blood. Grrr.

May 13, 2008
Alex Negranza

Sprodown Throwdown June '08 effing rocked!

Jun 2, 2008
brett hanson

Tasty sprodown, who's up to host next?

Jun 3, 2008
Alexa Baehr

look me up on flickr. i'm friends with my boss and your boss, and that's pretty much it.... I had some problems uploading photos (i.e. I reached the maximum upload limit for the "free" service).

Sprodown was the coolest EVER!! I had wicked fun! Can't wait till the next one!

~ XOXOXO ~

Jun 17, 2008
Stickman

Hey Joe. About your musical tastes...Ever hear of Joe Strummer?

Jun 19, 2008
Benza Lance

Yo joe joe,
I'm gonna be up in Seattle for CoffeeFest... wanna mash around town together, platonic coffee style?

Jun 23, 2008
Benza Lance

hey jo jo,
need to talk to you bout a possible exchange scenario...

Jul 3, 2008
Mike

My friend Matt Longoria speak highly of you!

Jul 23, 2008
Mike

I like my saw'd off bullhorns! ( sounding like hellboy to the uninformed reader of your comment wall.) I cut them to be where the brake hoods used to be,.. but I liked that riding possition when it was my high school gear'd bike. This was more about free. I only ride on the dropdowns when coasting, and that doesn't happen any more. I'm headed up there for coffeefest...love to meet up and drink some of your home spro!

Aug 12, 2008