keith

Male

Minneapolis, MN

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista, manager, barista trainer, coffee roaster, home barista, coffee enthusiast, industry professional, consultant
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
How many years have you been in the industry?
6 total, about 2 Professionally
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've been inspired since the SCAA trade show in Minneapolis in April of 08. It brought to my realization that being a coffee geek, isn't a bad thing, but that there are many fellow baristas out there that are just as passionate as I am about coffee, and the industry!

I've been self educating as much as I can, since the trade show, and hope to continue doing so. taking labs, listening to lectures or simply having discussion!
it seems there is always something to learn.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
Minneapolis, Milwaukee, anywhere in WI/MN. possibly the surrounding states, or anything else if a good enough offer is made.
About Me:
My name is Keith, I'm originally from NW Wisconsin and moved to Minneapolis to study architecture. to pay for school I started working at a coffee shop, and have fallen in love with the craft.

Now I'm working on elevating the craft around Minneapolis.
About My Company:
Bull Run
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
I love that people are so helpful in the industry and they simply want everything to be done perfectly
Website:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/baristakeith

Comment Wall:

  • Jason Haeger

    Hi Keith. Welcome to bX!

    May 20, 2008

  • Jesse S

    Hiya, dude.

    May 21, 2008

  • Kevin Selig

    Keith,
    Welcome. Thanks for the invite. Check out our web site at www.uppermidwestgourmet.net. Give me a call if you would like a sample of some amazing FTO coffee's (612-250-8277) or kevin@uppermidwestgourmet.net.
    Kevin

    May 23, 2008

  • Jesse S

    WIRED -- The Coffee Fix: Can the $11,000 Clover Machine Save Starbu...

    Sep 15, 2008

  • Andy Newbom

    how dididdlyyo!

    Sep 27, 2008

  • Kevin Selig

    Keith,
    sorry to say that I have not even had the time to think about another B-jam, but thanks for the reminder. I will take a look at my schedule and see if we can get another one in place prior to years end. I will let you know so maybe you can help me set it up this time.
    ty, kevin

    Oct 7, 2008

  • Steve MacDowall

    Hi Keith, greeting from Canada - Steve

    Dec 13, 2008

  • Steve MacDowall

    thanks for adding me - have a grand Sunday - Steve

    Dec 14, 2008

  • Shawn

    Here's that link to the Intelli Venice article:

    http://www.foodgps.com/review/food-gps-exclusive-intelligentsia-venice/

    Pretty sweet.

    Jan 11, 2009

  • Joseph Zimmermann

    Keith, Have you been to Kopplin's coffee in St Paul. They do some really good work there. I like the latte art photos. Good coffee is very scarce in most of Northern WI but I am working very hard to try to change that. We do have a lot to do here. I was actually inspired to be a coffee roaster by the coffee scene in St Paul where is went to college. Good to see you are passionate about what you do. Joseph

    Jan 16, 2009

  • Kevin Selig

    Keith, Do you need discounted passes for CF?? Email or call me. Kevin

    Feb 11, 2009

  • Nathan Lyle Black

    I've been in the Twin Cities for the last week but haven't had the chance to go to your shop. I'll be in town again a month from now. Let me know when you work and I'll stop by.

    Mar 26, 2009

  • Lindsay Vergin

    Righteous. 'Nough said.

    Mar 30, 2009

  • tif

    buddy!
    i'm planning a trip to the twin cites soon. you gonna be ready to get down?

    Apr 2, 2009