Bald Guy's Journal

Don shares a personal story from seminary days to illustrate why freshly roasted beans need to rest. The key is a process called degassing, where coffee releases  CO2 for 24...

Ever wondered why your coffee tastes off, even when you follow the steps? This guide takes the mystery out of brewing ratios so you can make consistently great coffee at...

In the heat of the moment, panic set in—not just for me, but for all of us. I was at home with my two cats when the floodwaters began rising. I...

When we say our coffee is different, we don’t just mean that our Ethiopian Natural is going to make your tongue slap the back of your brain, (though it’s been known to do...

We are blessed to share that Bald Guy Brew is the recipient of this year’s Best-of-the-Best 2021 Coffee Roaster award, and grateful to our dedicated...

The most frequent question customers ask us is how to brew great coffee at home!  Here's how to brew it right...

Watauga's Best 2021 Best-of-the-best coffee roaster Every year the Watauga Democrat recognizes local businesses that stand out for the goods and services they provide to the Watauga County community. Winners...

This year, we're observing Memorial Day by helping to raise awareness about the Blue Star Mothers organization and by raising funds to support our troops.

As long as I can remember, I’ve been picking up trash or finding ways to recycle, so running an organic coffee roasting business in an eco-friendly way...

Don’s love of coffee doesn’t stop at the taste — he has transformed his entire business model to reflect this intentionality. In prioritizing his “business for good” model, he reformed the coffee...

It seems as if there is quite a bit of controversy when it comes to roast colors. The roast level of coffee is nebulous at best. Kenneth Davids takes a...

I like to think of my morning ritual of drinking coffee as a trip through a travel magazine…I’m excited and curious to explore the depth and complexity of the cup....

Brewing coffee is the last step in the journey from crop to cup.  Done right, and it is rewarding.  Done poorly, and it is disappointing. Our goal in this ongoing series...

According to the National Coffee Association, consumers in the USA believe that 48% of their coffee is considered "specialty coffee".  However, with all of the new marketing schemes being used like...

Over the years, decaf coffee has taken a beating due to a perception of weak flavor.  To add insult to injury, the catchy phrase “death before decaf” captures the general...

Does your morning coffee ritual start with synthetic fertilizers or natural goodness? Organic coffee production results in cleaner beans, cleaner water, and healthier bio-systems.  More antioxidants and better flavor are just some of...

Coffee certifications serve not only to help growers but inform consumers on the sustainable practices employed to help produce quality coffee.

To combat the process of staling, we have to understand how temperature, moisture, and oxygen play a part in preventing the staling. A cooler temperature is associated with a slower...

My passion is our customer's reward as I strive to roast the perfect cup of coffee.  Not only am I pursuing excellence, but I want to honor the hard work...

Don Cox, Founder and Owner of Bald Guy Brew is a dreamer, a reformist, and a coffee enthusiast all in one...