Alan Engbrecht

Male

San Francisco

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?
barista
Where are you located? ( City and Country )
San Francisco
How many years have you been in the industry?
5
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.
Five years in the business (beginning with the great aquatic whore) Worked In two additional cafes in San Francisco.
Lots of research on my own time, including an obsession with lever machines and a small stovetop roaster.
Recently purchased a commercial espresso machine of my own and I am working on starting a small operation.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?
Pretty much all of them. I lived in Vienna for a few months and enjoyed the culture quite a bit.
About Me:
Obsessed with many things and addicted to travel.
I live on a boat. I ride a Motorcycle and I seldom let myself get board. I am a USF Alum but find myself having a hard time giving up the industry that put me through college.
About My Company:
Exists in my dreams and fantasies. Every time I try to start something, I am plagued by unreliable partners. Who knows, perhaps one day. For now I will just consider cafe employment as guest appearances and that will make it ok.
What is your favorite thing about the coffee industry?
The endless supply of beautiful gadgetry
Website:
http://myspace.com/computertron

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  • Chris K

    Youre going to love it!
  • daniel

    thanks for the info on packing pressure v. dosage... i'm taking that into practice. by the way, miss the city like no other! so-cal is dandy, but the bay... oh the bay...
  • Alun Evans

    Hello Alan! I read about your lever passion on ChrisK's page. Just taken the plunge with a Rapallo 3 group (made also by CMA which builds Astoria). Mine is still 6 weeks away, let me know how you go with yours! Cheers from sunny Java