Ryan Knapp

Male

Grand Rapids, MI

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista trainer, coffee roaster
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Grand Rapids, MI
How many years have you been in the industry?
3
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?
maybe
Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.
i try
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
I'm not difficult to please.
About Me:
just ask.
About My Company:
straight bitchin'
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
hard question.
Website:
http://www.madcapcoffee.com

Comment Wall:

  • thebluestbutterfly

    What do you dislike about where you live? Just bored.

    Dec 13, 2007

  • Trevor

    Knapp, you big stud.

    Dec 15, 2007

  • Mike Shipley

    Hey Ryan,
    I like Moon Monkey's website... You guys aren't too far from me. Peace.

    Dec 30, 2007

  • Steve Lanphier

    Hi Ryan,
    Welcome to the Exchange. Your website and shop look great!
    Let me know if you are interested in a trip to Brazil I'm helping organize for this next summer. We will be visiting and staying on farms in the Cerrado region.

    Jan 25, 2008

  • Linda Hankel

    Hi Ryan,
    You are a barista as well as a roaster.Your coffee art looks great.How is the roasting going?which do you enjoy more?
    Linda

    Feb 18, 2008

  • michael Phillips

    rock out Ryan. The art looks tight and props to using the term lady friend (a personal favorite of mine) glad you folks made it to the comp. Lemme know if you get down to the Chi and I'll fix you a drink.

    Mar 17, 2008

  • Steve Kessler

    Hey Ryan,
    Are you guys going to the SCAA show?
    -Steve

    Mar 18, 2008

  • Josh:D

    Hello - I'm going to stop by on my way back up from KC - tomorrow mid afternoon (Monday) - are you going to be around?

    Apr 20, 2008

  • Jason Dominy

    Yo Ryan, nice to meet you and hang out this weekend. Keep up the good work, my friend!

    May 6, 2008

  • Josh:D

    Hey Ryan - how'd you like my '91 Linea - let me know when y'all are going to get back in town - love to do some Jammin'

    May 21, 2008

  • Trevor

    Hey, I was definitely there first. Back off.

    May 30, 2008

  • Coffee Kids

    Thanks for adding Coffee Kids, Ryan.

    Take care!

    Jun 2, 2008

  • Chris DeMarse

    Ryan... I'll be up in MI this weekend and then I'll be there for a whole week in two weeks.

    Jun 9, 2008

  • Ken Hall

    Is your shop open yet?

    Jun 17, 2008

  • Chris DeMarse

    what's up man... I'll be in MI starting tomorrow night for 10 days... we should hang out

    Jun 18, 2008

  • Chris DeMarse

    i'm all about it... i bought a cheap burr grinder for the trip and the inconsistent grind is overextracting in my french press.. i'm dying for some good coffee... and I do love founder's/bell's

    Jun 22, 2008

  • Ken Hall

    I would love to talk to you about getting you an espresso machine. I will be in Grand Rapids in July. Want to meet for coffee?

    Jun 25, 2008

  • Ken Hall

    I respect that and wish you only the best success! I will look you up next time I am in GR.

    Jun 26, 2008

  • Chris DeMarse

    Ryan.. unfortunately we really had no free time between two weddings up here... maybe we'll hang out sometime soon tho

    Jun 28, 2008

  • Robert Cheng

    www.hyco.cn
    we produce all-in-one automatic bean-to-cup drip style coffee maker.
    we like to cooperate with you.
    Please visit our website for our products details or send email directly to cd@hyco.cn attn Robert Cheng
    Thank you.

    Jul 21, 2008

  • Chris DeMarse

    hey man, noticed you guys are roasting already.. that's great man.. getting the cart up and running anytime soon?

    Aug 12, 2008

  • Chris DeMarse

    hey man... hope all the buildout is going swimmingly. looking forward to seeing you guys next weekend.

    Sep 26, 2008

  • Steve Kessler

    It was great chattin' with you at the jam! Take care and see you at the next one.

    Oct 6, 2008

  • Miro

    Thanks bud. Please don't be stragers, you guys are pretty f'n rad. Ugly Mug wuvs Madcap!

    Oct 17, 2008

  • Chris Apap

    Hey Ryan, thanks for the insight last night. I almost can't wait to get out of work to head over to the Sparrows to try out the techniques some more.

    Oct 20, 2008

  • teresa pilarz

    hey ryan, it was great to meet you at jp's barista jam. you guys are gonna do really well with madcap coffee! keep in touch.

    Oct 26, 2008

  • Steve Kessler

    You guys going to Coffee Fest Chicago?

    Nov 11, 2008

  • Steve MacDowall

    hello Ryan, greetings from Canada - Steve

    Nov 27, 2008

  • Chris DeMarse

    Saturday, Saturday, Saturday!
    Be there for the Grand Slam GB5 Hookup! Sling the spro', Bustin' Art, and talkin' smack. Be There!

    Hah... I'm totally looking forward to it. We need to hit hopcat for lunch, too. The tapmasters!!!!!!!!

    Dec 12, 2008

  • Chris DeMarse

    maybe I'll bring my Hario, too... if it gets here soon.

    Dec 12, 2008

  • Alex Chojolan

    Hey! How are you doing Ryan? Well hopefully still drinking your espresso and getting ready for coffee fest. Well just seeing if you and Trevor where still interested in coming for a day and using the nuova simonelli to get ready for coffee fest. Well if you guys still want to come in, just let me know so we can plan a day for it. Well hope your plans are going as plan and also let me know when you open your roastery.

    Dec 26, 2008

  • Billy Kangas

    I heart things are up and running now!
    How's it going!?

    Jan 19, 2009

  • Miro

    Thanks for the delicious coffees and the fun little throwdown. We had a great time. Come visit the Uglies soon.

    Jan 24, 2009

  • Eric

    Thanks for everything the other night, we had a ton of fun, and the new chemex is amazing...

    Jan 25, 2009

  • courtney marie

    madcap seriously is straight bitchin' hahah

    Jan 26, 2009

  • Luis Zaman

    Hey man, good times and good 'spro for sure. I enjoyed it a lot. I'll be back soon :).

    Jan 31, 2009

  • michael Phillips

    dang, you find the one day off I have all month... I'll be at the roasting works for a chunk of the mid day if you wanna swing by and check out the lab. Congrats by the way on the new spot, the pics look right proper...

    Feb 3, 2009

  • Joshua Longsdorf

    Ryan, it was awesome meeting you all in Chicago and do let me know what you think of the Icatu.

    Feb 25, 2009

  • Miro

    Haha! I'll get roasting right now! Although im not so sure i'll have enough cake to go. I've been looking at photos like all day today. You guys have some pretty awesome action shots!

    Feb 25, 2009

  • Alex Chojolan

    Ryan it was awesome that i got to try your drinks, very nice job!

    Feb 25, 2009