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Steve Kessler

Male

Milwaukee, WI

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?: coffee roaster, coffee enthusiast, industry professional
Where are you located? ( City and Country ): Milwaukee, WI
How many years have you been in the industry?: Not long enough
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 have about 3 1/2 years industry experience.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?: Chicago, Milwaukee.......I'm a midwest guy!!!!
About Me:: I reside in Milwaukee, WI and roast for Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co.
About My Company:: http://www.anodynecoffee.com
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?: The coffee
Website:: http://theespressolounge.wordpress.com

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Jason Casale

Hey no worries steve I heard from Carla you are seriously considering moving back to michigan is that true.
If so that sucks. I talked with Mike Funk today.
He wants to have me back to his place some time soon.
No worries about scaa it just was not going to come together for me.
I do not know if you heard village was just bought out.
Craig the orginal owner sold out he owned for 11 years not sure what is going to happen.

Apr 8, 2008
Jason Calhoon

Hey steve how are things?

Apr 14, 2008
Mitch Montgomery

Hey I went out and got some friends, you should be proud!

Apr 16, 2008
Mike Funk

Hey Steve,
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. ...I'm kinda crazy for the next few weeks but hopefully we can get together soon. I'm up in the air about SCCA, how about you? If the weather is good I may have an empty seat in my plane.

Apr 16, 2008
Mitch Montgomery

Steve - bowling balls are legitimate gifts! FYI

Apr 18, 2008
Steve Kessler

Apr 19, 2008
Mitch Montgomery

Steve I have it on good authority that you are known to do the wopp also known for the flinstone flop..... have fun at the SCAA conference

May 1, 2008
Mitch Montgomery

Hey bro check out my page apparently H.P. will be in AZ in June, intriguing...

May 8, 2008
Sylvia Gutiérrez

Hi Steve
Take care you too. It was good to see you in Minneapolis. I hope next time, we have more opportunities to have a longer talk.

May 11, 2008
b smyth

That's a good lookin' machine, my friend.

May 20, 2008
Jason Calhoon

Yea real nice the calm before we melt!!! Things are busy but good how about yourself how are things up there.

May 24, 2008
Sarah Allen

Thanks, Steve! Your support means a LOT to us! I would LOVE to get an article about the coffee scene in the SW into Bmag. Any ideas for what it should be? Feel free to email me directly at sarah@baristamagazine.com.
And thanks for fighting the good fight in AZ!!

May 28, 2008
Jason Calhoon

Hey man no prob glad you made it and things are good. I started july 4th weekend and just doing weekends right now still trying to get permits.

Jul 14, 2008
Jamie Becker

Two things Steve! Your blog is AWESOME!! And second, is there any way you can persuade Matt to get some of this Kauai estate?!! It sounds amazing, and perfect for my ideas of (*cough*) future coffee endeavors..
Thanks for being my virtual coffee friend, I am so glad that Matt brought you on board!!

Aug 20, 2008
Michael Binns

Thank you. I'm happy to be here.

Sep 14, 2008
Mitch Montgomery

WOW thats some good looking latte art from the guy who was known best for latte art bird droppings (HA HA HA) Ok all kidding aside looks like you got a pretty sweet gig going on up there. Nice lookin equipment and a well established coffee culture I would be lying if I said I wasn't jealous. I'm glad you found what you were looking for. Cheers Bro

Sep 17, 2008
Miro

Yeah man! It was great meeting you. I really do hope you enjoyed that Costa Rican. Hopefully ill get to try something you roasted, soon. Take care brother.

Oct 6, 2008
Ethan Billips

Great meeting you. Hope I can make it out to the W.I. sometime. Take care.

Oct 8, 2008
Ryan Knapp

Steve,
enjoyed hanging out with you at the jam as well. look forward to hanging out at more events to come. take care.

Oct 17, 2008
Miro

Miro Lomeli
317 W. Cross St.
Ypsilanti, MI. 48197

So Pumped! Thanks a bunch.

I'll send you a list of our greens later, and if you are interested in
playing with any of them you should totally let me know. Take care bud.

Oct 19, 2008
Miro

Again, thank you so so much for the coffee. I cupped and chemexed the Kenyan and that Colombian and they were both awesome. I'm especially pumped on that Kenyan, its like mango heaven.

I'll send you some coffee soon bud, I know you already had the Costa Rican and maybe our Colombian? I'm not sure, you'll have to remind me. I got a couple of other coffees for you to try out. Got an address for me?

Oct 26, 2008
Mitch Montgomery

Hey check out the video on my page found a guy who as I imagine has dreads like you used to have.

Nov 3, 2008
Mitch Montgomery

glad you like the vid...how are things at Anodyne?

Nov 3, 2008
Mitch Montgomery

Good I've been very busy with fairytale and AJ's. You know the drill, hey Chip keeps asking where our spro is...

Nov 3, 2008
Mont Blanc Gourmet

Hi Steve, thanks for inquiring we currently do not have a distributer in WI. We are always looking for new distributors especially in areas were we actually do not have any representation. You can call me, Scott Bruggman and i will be stoked to give you more info and samples 1-800-877-3811 x 115. I will be in the office tomorrow until 5pm MTN time.

Nov 10, 2008
Scott Bruggman

Hey Steve it was great talking today and hearing about Anodyne Coffee. I got a couple big boxes of samples coming your way leaving Denver today. Hope the your customers and bosses like them. Look forward to hopefully working with you

Nov 11, 2008
Steve MacDowall

love the photos keep it up

Nov 14, 2008
Miro

Hey Steve,

Sorry i haven't sent that coffee that i promised yet. I wanted to wait on the new order of greens to come in, and they just did a couple of days ago. I'm sending you some coffee sometime this week buddy. Sorry for the delay my friend. Hope you dig them :o)

Nov 19, 2008
Miro

Yeah well be there. Ethan and another of our employees (Caylen), are planning on competing at the GLRBC. Are you going bud?

Nov 20, 2008
Miro

Yeah man. I roasted our new Mexico Coatepec Especial, and its pretty darn good, some strawberry, choc, and cinnamon. Very awesome. We also have this Kenyan French Mission Varietal that i have not roasted, but one of our other roasters did an awesome job roasting it. We also have this Ethiopian Wondo that we have not roasted yet, but soon will.

Nov 21, 2008
Gagliardi

Yes, I frequent Milwaukee quite often.

Nov 24, 2008
Jen Fox

Hey Steve,
Jen here from Mont Blanc...did ya get the samples....had time to try them yet.....let me know I'd love to hear what ya think! Cheers!

Dec 2, 2008
Miro

Ugly coffee is on it's way buddy! Sorry it took so long i meant to have some one send it to you while i was in San Francisco, but i freakin spaced( I was there for about a week, it was pretty awesome). Sorry bud. Mexico Coatepec Especial, Kenya Washed Arabica French Mission Varietal, and Ethiopian Yirg Wondo Werka are making their way over to you. Hope you dig em. :o)

Dec 5, 2008
Miro

Those Coffees there yet?

Dec 17, 2008
Miro

Awww yeah! Way to rep the uglies!

Yeah, we'll see you guys at coffee fest. I'm sure we will have tons of coffee as well. I'm glad you enjoyed those coffees. KIT. Take care bro.

Dec 29, 2008
Joseph Zimmermann

Steve, I own a new coffee roasting business near Wausau called New Roots Coffee Company and have been roasting for a little over a year on a Probat L12. I am trying to get some good coffee into the Northern WI. Tough work but very rewarding! Joseph

Jan 16, 2009
Kevin Selig

check out uppermidwestgourmet.com. In a nut shell,we offer over 1,000 items in most every area of the industry. We offer lifetime training and support, have been in business over 16 yrs now and are family run. We added $80,000 in solar panels a few years ago and offer a lot of earth friendly items. As for Coffee Fest, I will be hanging out at the Cappuccine booth this year. Call my cell phone on the floor when you get there so we can meet. 612-250-8277. I would also love to visit your place sometime soon.
Kevin

Jan 24, 2009
Kevin Selig

I will be on the lookout for ya

Jan 25, 2009
Miro

Thanks Steve! It's always a pleasure running into ya. Oh, and awesome jub on your sidamo! Haha. I just got done chemexing that bad boy. D-lish. I'm going to try to make it out for that throwdown. Take care brother.

Feb 23, 2009
Eric

Hey, I was wondering if you had any recommendations or places to check out as far as apartments go? Another question I have is would I need a car for the job, since I happen to be an avid biker and plan on living close to the shop, or does the business have a work car? If i come up with anything else I'll shoot you a message... thanks -Eric-

Apr 9, 2009
courtney marie

yeah, we're super pumped. we'll prolly be over there sometime tomorrow ... we'll need our coffee after that ride, haha. so we'll see you soon :}

Apr 24, 2009
Kurt Stauffer

Hey Man, I want to come over on the Lake Express and check out your mojo and say hello to my man eric soon. What's a good date?

Apr 28, 2009
Tom Maegdlin

I remember you mentioning that. We met briefly at Anodyne once. I was visiting Stef and James. My work has been cut out for me down here! Phoenix is a starb***s town hands down. This will change!

Jun 8, 2009
Tom Maegdlin

Can I rip off your AZ Flag/Tamper picture for the Arizona Barista Network page?

Jul 18, 2009
Tom Maegdlin

YEHAW!

Jul 27, 2009
Shannon Smith

Hola! How is roasting going today? Some outstanding coffe, I am sure!

Aug 3, 2009
Coffee Kids

How's Anodyne? Did you guys have your anniversary party yet? I can't remember when it'll be.

Oct 1, 2009
angela

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you,i will also like to know you more,and i want you to send an email to my
email address so i can give you my picture, for you to know whom i am.
Here is my email address( ( angela5000desmond@yahoo.fr)
I believe we can move from here!
I am waiting for your mail to my email address above.
(Remeber the distance or colour does not matter but love matters alot in life)
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Oct 10, 2010
sage

steve, hi...

you had some equipment, etc., listed for sale here on bx...anything still remaining for sale?

sage

the coffee hound

Jan 28, 2011
sage

hey steve, thanks for the friend request! i need as many friends as i can get! how's life in your coffee world?! where is your location? i'm here in the southwest area of virginia--home, that is.

take care,

sage

the coffee hound

Mar 8, 2011