I'm John, was Identity then coffeehorse on the CS board, which I left due to regular run-ins over dodgy sponsor behaviour and moderation of stuff that didn't need moderation. A few people there were getting banned because moderators couldn't unbundle their panties, which drove me onto Twitter to say what I mean (though I don't always mean what I say) Got into coffee as the biggest fix for my stunning trigeminal neuralgia/cluster headaches I could find at less than $65/dose. I've got a 'notes' background - tasting notes may come from wine, where my palate is a bit more average than I'd like, but I used to be the largest seller of incense in the UK - over 1000 different products, some with up to 15 'scent' ingredients in them. That's a lot of notes for your nose to pick up - especially on the japanese incense which is known for purity of scent and quality of aroma. Having 700 japanese incense products really helped train my nose, and selling aromatherapy oils also helped. I also ate some raspberries. I got roped into coffee judging by Luca and have am an AASCA Judge (like hazchem, but not as awesome) and will (sensory) judge barista comps whenever asked. I won't do tech because it sends me into caffeine withdrawal, and I spend too much time judging the notes to judge the grinds. KK you should remember me - try harder 😛 I've got a Bezzera Domus Galatea, heavily modded, a Vibiemme Domobar Super & 2 BNZ MD-74 Conicals, a Hario hand grinder & a whole heap of beans - I'll review anything drinkable on twitter & am currently privately reviewing coffees to provide feedback for a number of australian roasters - hopefully they're getting as much out of it as I am. Really good to see familiar and unfamiliar faces - if anyone wants to talk notes, I'm all nose ears. John.
