Conversations on Coffee Chilled

We know some of you prefer your coffee somewhere under 50 degrees Fahrenheit no matter what time of the year, but there are just a few more weeks (or perhaps months in this indecisive region of the troposphere) of bone-draining heat severely compelling us to the enlivening refreshment of coffee on the rocks.

So perhaps a little late but never too late, we wanted to share with you what our good friends at Prima Coffee have written up on the matter - comparing the methods and flavors of Ice Brew vs. Cold Brew. And even providing you with some recipes.

Below is a short synopsis taken from the article but be sure to head on over there for much more entertainment and helpful information (and you don't wanna miss those recipes for brewing and enjoying on your own front porch) 

{all good things come in growlers}

Ice Brew:

"Affectionately referred to as the 'Japanese iced method', ice brew is an intuitive option with a twist. It recruits classic devices like the Chemex, V60, or Aeropress and rearranges the recipes by adding ice early. When fresh coffee — brewed hot — lands on the ice drop by drop, it’s cooled instantly. The immediate result is chilled coffee that’s abundantly aromatic, agreeably acidic, and ready to drink."

versus Cold Brew:

"Famed for dropping jaws and teasing appetites, this is the legendary method that boasts a brew time between 2 and 24 hours — and sometimes longer. It’s theatrical and nearly ostentatious, but deceptively simple, and can be enjoyed with or without fancy equipment. Coffee is extracted with cool water, introduced either by full, immediate immersion or a slow, steady drip. Should one survive the wait, they’ll enjoy a sweet, syrupy cup that sidesteps coffee’s normal acidity and goes down smooth."

Comments

[Dan Ball]

1. & 2. I've only had the cold brew and it seemed to be a little too strong for my tastes the one time I had it. It tasted amazing right after it was served, but I nursed it throughout an afternoon and it seemed to become more stout as the day wore on (or maybe my tastebuds became weaker). So I save it for special occasions. Maybe I would like the iced better since there's a quicker brewing time.
3. Baxter Ave.

Thanks!

[Koree Fugate]

I have only had iced coffee....I don't believe I have tasted a cold brew.I love iced coffee though for a refreshing burst of energy on a hot summer day!

I would like to pick up my cup in New Albany.

Thanks.

[Laura brown]

I love both of them, but the cold brew is my favorite the depth of the flavors that come out in the coffee make my day! I do however have it diluted a bit more or I have to nurse it thru the day.

My Quills of choice is Baxter ave :D

Thanks!

[Kassandra]

I prefer cold brew. Mostly because I desire the thick sweetness instead of the light/floral/acidic undertones I tend to taste in ice brew (obviously there are places that make it fantastically so I cant say I always dislike it). Plus, I've got the cold brew method down pay at home. ;)

I frequent U of L location

[Cameron]

Even though it's gotten a bit of a bad rap from some coffee pros, I'll have to admit I prefer it over an iced pour over. Cold brew is sweet and rich and juicy, and I love that it can be drunk with or without milk, and still be delicious. Location wise, Baxter is my grind.