Kicking Horse

[Derek_V]

Hello All

After much discussion with a few friends about what makes a great cup of coffee, I decided to get a new 'office' setup. (Since that is where I drink most of my coffee anyway)

So, I grabbed my dad's old coffee grinder, a pack of Kicking Horse 454 beans, and an AeroPress...

So far, the results have been brilliant. The Aeropress is simple to use, even easier to clean, and makes a great cup in about 30 seconds.

I have never cared for black coffee, so imagine my suprise when I had made about 5 cups with this setup, and had totally forgotten the cream and sugar. The coffee alone was worth it.

Anyone else ever try Kicking Horse?

Take Care

Derek

 

[StillShaving]

Nice setup. The aeropress and fresh ground coffee is a recipe for success! Is there a story behind why it's called #454? I have never heard of the Kicking Horse coffee brand before.

 

[DFrancis]

Is there a story behind why it's called #454? I have never heard of the Kicking Horse coffee brand before.

It's roasted at 454 degrees, it's a very dark roast and a great coffee IMHO. Kicking horse is one of my favorite coffee brands.

 

[netsurfr]

Nice setup. I am always a sucker for a bit of nostalgia in a setup. Great that you are reusing that coffee grinder.

 

[Derek_V]

Thanks guys.

The setup is an odd mixture of the old and the new, but the coffee grinder makes a very uniform grind, so I'll stick with it.

@Dfrancis, I saw a dozen kicking horse varieties, can you recommend any others?

Derek

 

[DFrancis]

Thanks guys.

@Dfrancis, I saw a dozen kicking horse varieties, can you recommend any others?

Grizzly Claw is probably my 2nd favorite after 454. Hoodoo is also nice. Seeing as you are in southern Alberta I would also recommend giving Blue Mountain brand coffee a try, Peru is my fave of theirs.

 

[Derek_V]

Thanks Man!

I'll give them a go!

D

 

[DFrancis]

Thanks Man!

I'll give them a go!

D

Glad to help.