#AutoBrew

[makemyhome12]

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[convexicalcrow]

Spent the evening working on converting a rather large corner of the mansion into a potion making area. Built an autobrewer based on silentwisperer's design, and it's working very well. Biggest redstone thing I've ever built, even though it's a tileable design.

I have further plans for more work areas, a library, a sugarcane farm, and another office in the surrounding areas, but they're works in progress at the moment. Took long enough to get this lot done. Still some decorating work to do as well as sort out the torch spam.

The aim with this is to stick with the palette of the mansion, and not change up the design too much. I want it all to look seamless and that it all fits in.

[fmrockola]

El regalo más inesperado de Ozzy Osbourne a sus 74 años: una auténtica obra de arte

Robbie Jeffcott ha pintado un mural de Ozzy, cantante de Black Sabbath, en la Custard Factory. Según Birmingham Mail, el artista Robbie Jeffcott dedicó quince horas a dibujar un retrato de Ozzy Osbourne que se ha terminado recientemente en la Custard Factory, un complejo de espacios de trabajo para empresas creativas y digitales, que incluye tiendas independientes, cafés y bares, en el emplazamiento de lo que fue la fábrica de Bird's Custard en High Street, Deritend, en la zona de Digbeth, en el centro de Birmingham (Inglaterra). Así lo ha contado Blabbermouth. Robbie Jeffcott dedicó quince horas a dibujar un retrato del líder de Black Sabbath que acaba de terminar en la Custard Factory. Después de dibujar un mural de Mike Skinner para el bar Autobrew de su amigo Sean Longe, Sean le recomendó a Robbie. Además del mural del rapero de Streets, Robbie también diseñó obras de arte dentro del bar de moda.

El asombroso mural de Ozzy Osbourne que da color a las calles de Birmingham

Con dos murales terminados de estas dos leyendas, Robbie habló de por qué eligió a Ozzy y de su mentalidad artística. Robbie explicó por qué decidió pintar un mural de Ozzy: "En realidad sólo pinto a gente que admiro. Ozzy es una leyenda viva, probablemente el músico emblemático más conocido de Birmingham. Que la gente pase por delante y haga fotos para etiquetarme en Instagram es bueno para mí. Sólo he recibido buenos comentarios".   Jeffcott ha compartido varios vídeos del proceso de creación de su retrato de Ozzy en su perfil de Instagram. Hace más de tres años, Ozzy habló de su orgullo por Birmingham, diciendo que nunca trató de escapar de las raíces de su ciudad. Dijo: "Bueno, piense lo que piense la gente de mí -y no tengo la oportunidad de ir a ver Birmingham muy a menudo- nunca he intentado ocultar mi acento y nunca he negado que soy de Birmingham”. También habló de cómo se sentía con respecto a su trayectoria: "Estoy muy orgulloso de lo que he hecho con mi vida, es increíble. Aférrate a tus sueños, porque ¿sabes qué? De vez en cuando se hacen realidad", a lo que añadió: "Sólo soy un chico de Birmingham que ha tenido la suerte de contar con fans tan entregados a lo largo de mi carrera". Desde los humildes comienzos de 1960 en Aston, Birmingham, Inglaterra, Ozzy, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler y Bill Ward crearon Black Sabbath, forjando a su vez un nuevo sonido, una nueva estética y una nueva cultura musical: el heavy metal. OZZY OSBOURNE CUMPLE 74 AÑOS Recientemente (3 de diciembre), Ozzy Osbourne cumplió 74 años, consiguiendo una trayectoria musical impecable desde sus inicios como vocalista de Black Sabbath. Son muchas las felicitaciones que la leyenda del rock y el heavy metal ha recibido. Todas ellas fueron publicadas en su cuenta de Twitter, la más señalada fue la de su hijo, Jack Osbourne, quien publicó una foto de ambos juntos acompañado por un texto que decía: “¡Feliz Cumpleaños Papá! Aquí hay una foto de nosotros sosteniendo un pez porque la pesca es impresionante, pero tú eres mucho más impresionante. Te quiero. Te voy a enviar algunos buenos videos de YouTube más tarde”. EL DELICADO ESTADO DE SALUD DE OZZY OSBOURNE En una nueva entrevista con Metal Hammer, Ozzy Osbourne se ha sincerado sobre los problemas de salud que arrastra desde 2019 y que le han llevado a pasar por el quirófano en varias ocasiones, así como a llevar ya varios años posponiendo una gira mundial. "He sido jodidamente miserable, tío", afirma Osbourne. "No soy bueno en esto. Nunca he estado tan tumbado en mi vida: apenas podía caminar en un momento dado". El problema de Ozzy se remonta a su accidente de quad en diciembre de 2003, en el que sufrió la rotura de seis costillas, una vértebra del cuello y una clavícula, lo que obligó a insertarle varillas metálicas en el cuerpo. Tras múltiples operaciones su vida se ha visto condicionada para siempre, aunque actualmente el artista parece encontrarse mejor. "Es una recuperación lenta, pero he estado quemando la vela por los dos extremos durante 50 años", confesó. Read the full article

[hart-kinsella]

Crockett looked so good in this episode *chef's kiss*

Also, Ethan's patient being romantically involved with E's father was so obvious since the man tried to caress his face 👀

[thingsmollymaukwouldwear]

The Nein on a minecraft survival server:

Fjord: builder who dabbles in redstone but never utilises it in his base because his base is a big ol' ship he built in a warm ocean biome and water + redstone = no more redstone. His sword is enchanted to fuck and he specifically requested Caleb put depth strider on his boots and respiration on his helmet so he can better build his base up in the water without drowning (again)

Beau: mob resource gatherer. Against all advice, she fights barehanded. Which you'd think would never work but she's still managed to fight the ender dragon almost singlehandedly and only died 7 times in the process. Her base is a treehouse and she gets into it via vines rather than ladders. She hates having to wear armour but after dying 20 times to the dragon trying to do it completely armourless she gave in.

Caleb: Redstoner. The enchanter of the team, he's got a pretty great mob farm to keep his levels up, but he originally had an afk fish farm before they stopped working. His base is a really cool tower with a nether portal that lets him get to his industrial area where all his farms are.

Nott/Veth: Potion maker: Caleb helped her build a huge fuck-off autobrewer that's like. The size of multiple chunks. But she still has a manual setup in her base; a cozy little cottage in a forest biome.

Jester: Builder. Her base is a really cute little birch-dominant cottage with haybales for the roof located in a flower fields biome. All her builds are really cute and pretty and she's got every tameable animal that she can get her leetle bloo hands on.

Molly: Builder. Not a single of his builds is understated, it's all incredibly gaudy and Extra™, making good use of the really brightly coloured concrete. He doesn't understand redstone and he doesn't want to; he's way too pretty to worry about that shit.

Caduceus: Potion maker and terraformer. He doesn't really Have his own base, so he lives with Jester. He's got his own little corner of the server with a bunch of beehives with a tiny hut where he can chill when things get Too Much.

Yasha: Terraformer. Her base is in a flower forest, and it's a humble little cottage starter house. She's got a big beautiful garden that she made for her wife.

You’ve heard of thingsmollymaukwouldwear, now get ready for thingsmollymaukwouldbuild

[rebsrebsrebsrebs]

(4 for each) Thatcher, Val, Lori, Melisande, Sonja, Emil, Parker, Leigh 💛💚

BUCKLE UP THEYDIES AND GENTLETHEMS IT'S A LONG ONE 💜💜

Thatcher

🌟 What is my muse’s sexual/romantic orientation?

They're attracted to all kinds of people and just use the label 'queer'.

💦 At what age did my muse lose their virginity?

20.

😘 Would my muse have sex on the first date?

Under normal circumstances, no.

😊 Would my muse ever ask someone on a date?

Nope. They wouldn't risk the friendship.

Valonriel (Val)

👍 Does my muse prefer to be asked on a date, or would they rather do the asking?

Either is fine!

😉 What are my muse’s fetishes/kinks?

Long walks on the beach and hand holding. She's vanilla.

💬 When did my muse go on their first date?

When she was 15.

💯 What is my muse’s ideal date?

Spending a day at the botanical gardens, bubble tea with lunch.

Valoreal (Lori)

💗 Has my muse ever been in love?

Nope.

👠 What was my muse’s last serious relationship like?

Nonexistent.

👰 Would my muse ever get married?

With the right person, sure.

🌼 Would my muse prefer a big wedding or a small wedding?

Small. He would invite his mom and his sister and that’s literally it.

Melisande

🍬 Is my muse a sub, dom, or switch?

Switch!

🏩 What was my muse’s first time like?

She was very insistent on being wined and dined and having rose petals and everything. That didn't make the guy any better in bed tho.

🎆 Is my muse into monogamy?

She prefers it for herself, but her partner could be in a polycule that she's an accessory to and that's fine with her.

💕 Would my muse ever be in a polyamorous relationship?

See above!

Sonja

🔥 Would my muse ever be up for a threesome?

Yep.

👮 Has my muse ever had sex in public?

Also yep.

💔 What was my muse’s first heartbreak?

When her middle school gf moved and had to go to a different school.

💑 What are my muse’s requirements for a potential partner?

Good sense of humor, cares a lot, can keep up with her physically, passionate about their interests.

Emil

💋 How many people has my muse slept with?

Lots. Like lots lots. He lives in the fashion world, gotta do what you gotta do.

👀 Is my muse the type to sleep around?

Yeah.

👎 Would my muse ever cheat on their partner?

He would and he has.

😳 What was my muse’s worst romantic/sexual relationship?

He's been in plenty of shit ones, they all kinda blend together in a big pool of suck.

Parker

💲Would my muse ever date/marry/sleep with someone because they were rich?

No way in hell.

👓 Would my muse ever lie for sex?

Also no

👿 Would my muse ever blackmail someone into sex?

Also no.

🎥 Who is my muse’s celebrity crush?

Rinko Kikuchi.

Leigh

🎀 Who would my muse sleep with if nobody ever had to know?

She prefers all her relationships on the "nobody has to know" basis. If anyone besides her and her partner know they're sleeping together, that's too many people.

💍 Has my muse ever had a one-night stand?

Yes. Almost exclusively.

💝 Does my muse like Valentine’s Day?

No.

💘 What are the ways my muse says ‘I love you’ without actually saying it?

Little things that make their day more efficient. If they like their coffee a certain way at a certain time, she'll set up the autobrew on the coffee pot. Etc.

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[boyinthestreet]

the limit || part 1

summary: virgil knows that deceit always lies, so why does he keep forgiving him? well sometimes it’s far too easy to ignore what’s in front of you in order to have someone to hold onto.

a/n: this is part one in a series of drabbles based off of various maria mena songs. inspired by @ren-allen so thank them for that!! and my apologies for how bad this is, i was just so excited.

warnings: deceit, abusive relationship, domestic abuse, bruises.

it hurts - no it aches actually. and virgil doesn’t want to complain, because surely deceit didn’t mean to hurt him. and besides, sometimes love hurt and the other always apologized for the bruises, brushing lips lightly against the damaged skin until virgil acquiesced. surely all of those apologies couldn’t be a lie?

sometimes the most damaging lies are the ones you tell yourself, and wrapped in a cocoon of comforting thoughts and falsehoods he drifted off to sleep. it was early in the morning when he awoke up, blinking away the sleep slowly as he turned to face his boyfriend. and deceit had come back to bed, so clearly this was a sign - clearly deceit had been sorry.

with a relieved sigh, virgil slid out of bed careful not to wake the other for it was far too early for the other side to be awake. instead he flitted around the room, setting out everything that deceit would want when he woke up. it was better to get it done then for deceit to wake up angry, better to avoid the confrontation altogether.

with everything set up, he snuck down to the mind palace’s kitchen. the logical side always set the coffee to autobrew overnight but even he wouldn’t get up for another hour. plenty of time for the coffee maker to refill before he even got down to the kitchen, plenty of time for virgil to go unnoticed. after all, the light sides hated him and that was simply how it was. at least now he had deceit.

getting back to his room, he had two cups of coffee in his hands and an easy smile on his face. only his boyfriend was gone, all the things that virgil had laid out for him untouched. oh well he probably had work to do, he reassured himself before settling in at his desk with his coffee. an shaky breath escaped his lips after his first sip, but he continued to shove down the anxiety reminding himself that the other sides had to work to protect thomas - unlike him who simply ruined things when he tried to help.

no the best way for virgil to help was to simply stay out of the way. and he continued to tell himself that throughout the day until the loneliness simply became too much to bare. popping over to deceit’s room without being seen was usually difficult but he could hear the light sides having a movie night in the distance. was that nightmare before christmas?

oh it didn’t matter, he was hardly invited. he turned his attention back to the almost scaly door in front of him, softly knocking and waiting to be let in.

[savathun]

funny story

so we’re all pretty fucked up, the three of us have had more than a smidge to drink and Sandy and I are... very high. And we’re just chilling watching Deadpool when Zach goes to make a sandwich and he’s like “who started this pot of coffee?” And Sandra as like “yeah, I’ve been smelling it I just figured Steven got up and started it.”

but like, I didn’t? And nobody did? Sandy said she might have loaded the filter earlier, but it wasn’t set to autobrew and no one (or remembers) turning it on and brewing so we just have this pot of ghost coffee. The mr. Coffee machine was pushed back too, so it was kind of a fire hazard and we all know better even if somebody was pranking

The best part is that like immediately after we start freaking out over this Sandy’s like, “well, how do you take your coffee?” and we literally forgot about the ghost in the apartment and drank some ouijia coffee without any apprehension I’m still just flabbergasted over it aiosjsjqkajwbsj

[iamthescalesofjustice]

“potion of make you take nap” A: 

- strong smell, but its kinda nice

- taste: kinda bad tbh, not as good as it smells

- taste can be modified by adding things to it, but doing the addons right is a finicky process and some of them make you sick

- does not bite you except in a metaphorical way that means addons are needed

- may need to be left to cool for a while, but is perfectly fine room temp or even cold. there is apparently a market for slushie versions? 

- brown and opaque, possibly hiding secrets

- must be brewed in batches unless you have access to a personal-portion autobrewer designed to handle this kind of potion, which seems needlessly specific

- generally drunk from open mugs?? or weird thermoses?? 

- public machines from which it can be obtained are rare and generally substandard. some workplaces may have semi-public machines, still substandard, all of which will likely only provide open cups to place the potion in. 

- alternatively, one must enter a business designed to sell the potion among other products and obtain it there in a ritual that requires a public calling of name

- unpredictable effects: every brewing of this potion seems to have slightly different outcomes

“potion of make you take nap” B: 

- little to no discernable smell

- taste: kinda good tbh, but also it hurts

- taste can be modified by adding it to other things, a simple enough process with wildly variable results

- bites you in a very physically tangible way as you drink it

- the biting potential subsides and eventually goes away if you leave it alone for a while but if you leave it too long you might as well just toss the whole thing and start over

- clear and only faintly obscured by foam or bubbles, which feels much safer

- generally comes in a convenient serving-size can or bottle

- generally drank from said convenient serving-size containers, of which bottles are sealable

- can be easily obtained from widely-available public machines for a low cost

- alternatively, cans or bottles of the potion can be obtained from most food-providing businesses with little fanfare

- predictable effect: naps come on like clockwork and are of a reasonable depth/refreshment level

[michaelfallcon]

The Sprudge Coffee Guide To Milwaukee

Photo courtesy of Daniel Hoeft.

The Good Land, Cream City, Brew City, Small-waukee—a place of many names and a whole lot of personality. Recently dubbed the Midwest’s most underrated city, Milwaukee has finally emerged from Chicago’s wide-cast shadow as its own noteworthy hub. Home to the world’s largest music festival, more than 30 breweries, and an art museum so beautiful it is considered a work of art in and of itself, it’s no surprise that this city has amassed a fierce loyalty from its inhabitants, even if the rest of the country was slow to see the charm.

The erection of the Fiserv Forum, rejuvenated professional sports teams, and its hosting of the 2020 Democratic National Convention have put Milwaukee on the map in a big way, but it still retains its quirks and complexities. Here, vegan dining bumps elbows with affordable late-night chili, gay bars, and traditional German beer halls, and cheap light beer and craft fare are all enjoyed with equal fervor.

In a city so steeped in beer history and brewing culture, it makes sense that its people take a vested interest in their coffee. Local behemoths like Colectivo Coffee, Stone Creek Coffee, and Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. have helped develop a culture of coffee education and curiosity, and in recent years, the city has birthed a whole new generation of cafes committed to quality, experimentation, and community (some even serve beer, too). No matter where you go, you’re never far from a single origin pour-over, strong cold brew, or creamy, micro-foamed cappuccinos. Milwaukee’s coffee options are better than ever before, giving the nickname “Brew City” a new meaning.

Pilcrow Coffee

Drive too fast and you might miss this humble, unsuspecting storefront. Situated on North Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Pilcrow’s front-of-house is bright and clean, all light woods and red accents. The space is small, with only a handful of tables and two window-facing ledges, but a friendly staff, considerate customers and expertly crafted drinks make for an enjoyable, communal experience.

Established in 2017, Pilcrow became a fast favorite among coffee connoisseurs and casual drinkers alike, and at peak hours is bustling with Milwaukee’s Best Caffeinated. Its nationally renowned nitro cold brew flows freely year-round in Classic and Sweet n’ Creamy variations as well as seasonal iterations like Pumpkin Spice, Chocolate Creamy, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch. If you prefer your coffee hot, the menu hosts traditional options featuring its award-winning espresso, single-origin pour-overs, and playful seasonal drinks like a coffee shake.

Dedicated to quality over quantity, Pilcrow’s hours are limited to weekends 8am to 2pm, but no worries there—the shop’s cold brew options can be found at various restaurants around the city, and its sister concept Interval operates seven days a week, serving coffee drinks as well as gourmet small plates and signature cocktails for the ultimate espresso experience. If you’re lucky, you might even spot the nitro cold brew bike slinging drinks at a street festival or sporting event.

Pilcrow Coffee is located at 1739 N Martin Luther King Dr, Milwaukee. Visit their official website and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

  Photo courtesy of Ray Siler.

Kickapoo Coffee 

Settled in Milwaukee’s Third Ward, a downtown neighborhood teeming with clothing boutiques, artisanal shops, and diverse dining options, Kickapoo Coffee is a much-needed refuge from the overstimulation and hyperactivity characteristic of city living. The space is proudly minimalist—all whites, blues, and browns, with a smattering of plants and flooded with warm, natural light—and its beauty has not gone unnoticed.

At Kickapoo, you can find rotating single-origin espresso and pour-over options alongside a brief yet comprehensive menu highlighting traditional coffee drinks with signature drinks, like its beloved espresso and tonic, available seasonally. Beyond the classics, the shop offers a balanced, spicy house-made chai, Rishi tea, and pastries, including a biscuit with honey butter that pairs deliciously with any cup of coffee.

For those behind the bar, passion for the industry is a must. Kickapoo’s baristas demonstrate an impressive knowledge of coffee and drink crafting, ensuring quality brews every time and thorough answers to any industry question.

A local operation through and through, Kickapoo boasts two other locations in Viroqua and Bayfield and a roasting facility in southwestern Wisconsin. Although Kickapoo will be changing its name some time this year, the brews are sure to be as outstanding as always.

Kickapoo Coffee is located at 232 E Erie St, Milwaukee. Visit their official website and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

  Photo courtesy of Canary Coffee Bar.

Canary Coffee Bar

The culture of Canary Coffee Bar alone is enough to set this cafe apart from the rest. Founder Colin Whitcomb opened Canary with the intention to improve the ordering experience for customers and introduce diverse roast variations that can cater to and expand patrons’ palates. Located in the heart of Milwaukee’s Westown neighborhood, Canary Coffee Bar facilitates seated bar and table experiences for those who wish to sit and sip a while, allowing them to wait for their drinks in comfort.

A multi-roaster cafe, Canary sources beans from an array of coffee companies with the goal of curating a high-quality, diverse bean selection, though Madcap Coffee, another Midwest coffee staple, is their mainstay. The pour-over menu is expansive, housing around eight options at a time, constantly rotating to keep the city’s biggest caffeine fiends interested and to allow people a taste of coffee varieties beyond what they know they like.

If this sounds overwhelming, don’t fret—by ordering a coffee flight, customers can indulge in three different roasts without getting the shakes. The cafe’s autobrewers ensure quick service and consistent quality, and personable staff is happy to help customers search the menu for the perfect picks.

Canary Coffee Bar is located at 720 N Old World 3rd St, Milwaukee. Visit their official website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

  Photo courtesy of Uncle Wolfie’s.

Uncle Wolfie’s Breakfast Tavern

According to the Whitney and Wolfgang Schaefer, owners of Uncle Wolfie’s Breakfast Tavern, beer goes with breakfast—and so does a cup of thoughtfully brewed coffee.

A cozy breakfast and lunch concept nestled in Milwaukee’s historic Brewer’s Hill neighborhood, Uncle Wolfie’s specializes in contemporary twists on tried-and-true brunch dishes, featuring menu items like a pulled pork breakfast burrito and the BELCH—a bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato, and cheese sandwich.

Although a food joint first and foremost, the folks here know their way around their La Marzocco, which is displayed prominently on the space’s wraparound bar. Uncle Wolfie’s brews a special blend of Anodyne Coffee unique to the tavern and sticks to a small list of classic drinks. Try as you may, you’d be hard-pressed to find another spot that puts as much consideration into a shot of espresso as it does its eggs benedict.

Venture down the hall and you’ll find Orange & Blue Co., a small retail shop comprised of curated handcrafted and vintage pieces. After filling up on cool comfort food and a cortado, peruse the wide selections of leather handbags, accessories, perfumes and other lifestyle-oriented products to experience your ideal Sunday morning all in one stop.

Uncle Wolfie’s Breakfast Tavern is located at 234 E Vine St, Milwaukee. Visit their official website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

  Photo courtesy of Vennture Brewing.

Vennture Brew Co.

Before opening Vennture Brew Co., founders Simon McConico, Rob Gustafson, and Jake Rhode were not in the coffee or beer business. Rather, they were photographers with a curious streak and desire for connection. The trio set out to combine the atmosphere of a coffee shop with the friendliness of a bar—something any good Milwaukeean knows well. The end product: a roastery-cum-brewery-cum-bar-cum-cafe that does a lot, and does it well.

The space reflects an open attitude, complete with garage doors opening up to a patio in warm months, traditional bar seating and an impressive board game collection. Events like jazz nights, Oktoberfest, and cribbage leagues pop up frequently, inviting neighbors, friends, and fans to come together and enjoy each other’s company with a brew (coffee or ale) in hand.

Vennture’s coffee menu is short and sweet, with pour-over options, cold brew, and espresso being the main pulls. Drawing from the idea of a rotating tap list at a bar, the spot offers a small but diverse rotating coffee list comprised solely of single origins, and the staff is always eager to chat with customers and give tailored recommendations. After coffee, try out one of the house-brewed beer options or a Hatched bakery item to round out the experience.

Vennture Brew Co. is located at 5519 W North Ave, Milwaukee. Visit their official website and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Anna Story is a freelance journalist based in Milwaukee. This is Anna Story’s first feature for Sprudge.

The Sprudge Coffee Guide To Milwaukee published first on https://medium.com/@LinLinCoffee

[shebreathesslowly]

The Sprudge Coffee Guide To Milwaukee

Photo courtesy of Daniel Hoeft.

The Good Land, Cream City, Brew City, Small-waukee—a place of many names and a whole lot of personality. Recently dubbed the Midwest’s most underrated city, Milwaukee has finally emerged from Chicago’s wide-cast shadow as its own noteworthy hub. Home to the world’s largest music festival, more than 30 breweries, and an art museum so beautiful it is considered a work of art in and of itself, it’s no surprise that this city has amassed a fierce loyalty from its inhabitants, even if the rest of the country was slow to see the charm.

The erection of the Fiserv Forum, rejuvenated professional sports teams, and its hosting of the 2020 Democratic National Convention have put Milwaukee on the map in a big way, but it still retains its quirks and complexities. Here, vegan dining bumps elbows with affordable late-night chili, gay bars, and traditional German beer halls, and cheap light beer and craft fare are all enjoyed with equal fervor.

In a city so steeped in beer history and brewing culture, it makes sense that its people take a vested interest in their coffee. Local behemoths like Colectivo Coffee, Stone Creek Coffee, and Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. have helped develop a culture of coffee education and curiosity, and in recent years, the city has birthed a whole new generation of cafes committed to quality, experimentation, and community (some even serve beer, too). No matter where you go, you’re never far from a single origin pour-over, strong cold brew, or creamy, micro-foamed cappuccinos. Milwaukee’s coffee options are better than ever before, giving the nickname “Brew City” a new meaning.

Pilcrow Coffee

Drive too fast and you might miss this humble, unsuspecting storefront. Situated on North Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Pilcrow’s front-of-house is bright and clean, all light woods and red accents. The space is small, with only a handful of tables and two window-facing ledges, but a friendly staff, considerate customers and expertly crafted drinks make for an enjoyable, communal experience.

Established in 2017, Pilcrow became a fast favorite among coffee connoisseurs and casual drinkers alike, and at peak hours is bustling with Milwaukee’s Best Caffeinated. Its nationally renowned nitro cold brew flows freely year-round in Classic and Sweet n’ Creamy variations as well as seasonal iterations like Pumpkin Spice, Chocolate Creamy, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch. If you prefer your coffee hot, the menu hosts traditional options featuring its award-winning espresso, single-origin pour-overs, and playful seasonal drinks like a coffee shake.

Dedicated to quality over quantity, Pilcrow’s hours are limited to weekends 8am to 2pm, but no worries there—the shop’s cold brew options can be found at various restaurants around the city, and its sister concept Interval operates seven days a week, serving coffee drinks as well as gourmet small plates and signature cocktails for the ultimate espresso experience. If you’re lucky, you might even spot the nitro cold brew bike slinging drinks at a street festival or sporting event.

Pilcrow Coffee is located at 1739 N Martin Luther King Dr, Milwaukee. Visit their official website and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

  Photo courtesy of Ray Siler.

Kickapoo Coffee 

Settled in Milwaukee’s Third Ward, a downtown neighborhood teeming with clothing boutiques, artisanal shops, and diverse dining options, Kickapoo Coffee is a much-needed refuge from the overstimulation and hyperactivity characteristic of city living. The space is proudly minimalist—all whites, blues, and browns, with a smattering of plants and flooded with warm, natural light—and its beauty has not gone unnoticed.

At Kickapoo, you can find rotating single-origin espresso and pour-over options alongside a brief yet comprehensive menu highlighting traditional coffee drinks with signature drinks, like its beloved espresso and tonic, available seasonally. Beyond the classics, the shop offers a balanced, spicy house-made chai, Rishi tea, and pastries, including a biscuit with honey butter that pairs deliciously with any cup of coffee.

For those behind the bar, passion for the industry is a must. Kickapoo’s baristas demonstrate an impressive knowledge of coffee and drink crafting, ensuring quality brews every time and thorough answers to any industry question.

A local operation through and through, Kickapoo boasts two other locations in Viroqua and Bayfield and a roasting facility in southwestern Wisconsin. Although Kickapoo will be changing its name some time this year, the brews are sure to be as outstanding as always.

Kickapoo Coffee is located at 232 E Erie St, Milwaukee. Visit their official website and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

  Photo courtesy of Canary Coffee Bar.

Canary Coffee Bar

The culture of Canary Coffee Bar alone is enough to set this cafe apart from the rest. Founder Colin Whitcomb opened Canary with the intention to improve the ordering experience for customers and introduce diverse roast variations that can cater to and expand patrons’ palates. Located in the heart of Milwaukee’s Westown neighborhood, Canary Coffee Bar facilitates seated bar and table experiences for those who wish to sit and sip a while, allowing them to wait for their drinks in comfort.

A multi-roaster cafe, Canary sources beans from an array of coffee companies with the goal of curating a high-quality, diverse bean selection, though Madcap Coffee, another Midwest coffee staple, is their mainstay. The pour-over menu is expansive, housing around eight options at a time, constantly rotating to keep the city’s biggest caffeine fiends interested and to allow people a taste of coffee varieties beyond what they know they like.

If this sounds overwhelming, don’t fret—by ordering a coffee flight, customers can indulge in three different roasts without getting the shakes. The cafe’s autobrewers ensure quick service and consistent quality, and personable staff is happy to help customers search the menu for the perfect picks.

Canary Coffee Bar is located at 720 N Old World 3rd St, Milwaukee. Visit their official website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

  Photo courtesy of Uncle Wolfie’s.

Uncle Wolfie’s Breakfast Tavern

According to the Whitney and Wolfgang Schaefer, owners of Uncle Wolfie’s Breakfast Tavern, beer goes with breakfast—and so does a cup of thoughtfully brewed coffee.

A cozy breakfast and lunch concept nestled in Milwaukee’s historic Brewer’s Hill neighborhood, Uncle Wolfie’s specializes in contemporary twists on tried-and-true brunch dishes, featuring menu items like a pulled pork breakfast burrito and the BELCH—a bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato, and cheese sandwich.

Although a food joint first and foremost, the folks here know their way around their La Marzocco, which is displayed prominently on the space’s wraparound bar. Uncle Wolfie’s brews a special blend of Anodyne Coffee unique to the tavern and sticks to a small list of classic drinks. Try as you may, you’d be hard-pressed to find another spot that puts as much consideration into a shot of espresso as it does its eggs benedict.

Venture down the hall and you’ll find Orange & Blue Co., a small retail shop comprised of curated handcrafted and vintage pieces. After filling up on cool comfort food and a cortado, peruse the wide selections of leather handbags, accessories, perfumes and other lifestyle-oriented products to experience your ideal Sunday morning all in one stop.

Uncle Wolfie’s Breakfast Tavern is located at 234 E Vine St, Milwaukee. Visit their official website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

  Photo courtesy of Vennture Brewing.

Vennture Brew Co.

Before opening Vennture Brew Co., founders Simon McConico, Rob Gustafson, and Jake Rhode were not in the coffee or beer business. Rather, they were photographers with a curious streak and desire for connection. The trio set out to combine the atmosphere of a coffee shop with the friendliness of a bar—something any good Milwaukeean knows well. The end product: a roastery-cum-brewery-cum-bar-cum-cafe that does a lot, and does it well.

The space reflects an open attitude, complete with garage doors opening up to a patio in warm months, traditional bar seating and an impressive board game collection. Events like jazz nights, Oktoberfest, and cribbage leagues pop up frequently, inviting neighbors, friends, and fans to come together and enjoy each other’s company with a brew (coffee or ale) in hand.

Vennture’s coffee menu is short and sweet, with pour-over options, cold brew, and espresso being the main pulls. Drawing from the idea of a rotating tap list at a bar, the spot offers a small but diverse rotating coffee list comprised solely of single origins, and the staff is always eager to chat with customers and give tailored recommendations. After coffee, try out one of the house-brewed beer options or a Hatched bakery item to round out the experience.

Vennture Brew Co. is located at 5519 W North Ave, Milwaukee. Visit their official website and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Anna Story is a freelance journalist based in Milwaukee. This is Anna Story’s first feature for Sprudge.

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Kingdom Come Deliverance receives an Easy Mode thanks to this mod, available for download

Modder ‘Jindra1403’ has released an unofficial Easy Mode for Kingdom Come: Deliverance. According to the modder, this Easy Mode is balanced to give the player overall easier gameplay without either being too easy (like playing with cheats) or shutting some of the game features completely off.

While the vast majority of the changes in this mod can be benefited from just by playing on your playline with the mod, a few changes will only take place when you start a new playline with the mod already installed (such as changes to events that happen at a specific point in the story, e.g at the beginning of the game).

Going into more details, this Easy Mode allows Henry to receive +2 to every stat he picks from his first dialog with mother (instead of +1), allows the player to get more money as a reward in quests, allows health to regenerate faster when sleeping and makes bleeding slower, and makes perfect blocks and ripostes easier to perform on lower levels / in early game.

Those interested can download this Easy Mode for Kingdom Come: Deliverance from here, and below you can find all of its key features.

Kingdom Come Deliverance Easy Mode Key Features

Easier beginning of the game: 

– Henry receives +2 to every stat he picks from his first dialog with mother, instead of +1 – In order to ease the player into the save system at the beginning of the game, Henry receives 10 Saviour Schnappses instead of 5 from Bianca – To help the player with his first lockpicking in Skalitz, Henry now receives 10 lockpicks from Fritz instead of 6 – Arrows of the Cumans that chase Henry from Skalitz will hurt him less, making the escape easier – In order to help the player get started in pickpocketing, the pickpocketing tutorial quest with Peshek now gives Henry higher pickpocketing level – Quest which teaches Henry to read also starts him with a higher level

Money:

– You get more money as a reward in quests – Skill trainers have lower prices – Horses are cheaper – Indulgence prices are lower – Equipment repairing is cheaper

Dog:

– Level required to unlock Hunt and Sic! perks is lowered to 1 and 3 respectively, Nice Doggy has been pushed up to level 5 – Default minimum for Mutt’s morale is higher – Houndmaster skill is leveling up faster when Mutt hits or kills an enemy, discovers a POI or fetches a hare – Mutt still obeys your orders with lower morale – Mutt returns to Henry faster after running off due to low morale – Feeding and praising Mutt raises his morale faster

Survival: 

– Negative effects of starvation take longer to appear – Negative effects of exhaustion take longer to appear – Henry gets exhausted and hungry slower – Food heals Henry faster – Health regenerates faster when sleeping – Clothing gets dirty slower – Bleeding is slower

Combat:

– Bow charges faster – Drawn bow takes longer to start to drain stamina – Holding a drawn bow drains less stamina – Bow zoom feature is unlocked earlier – Once bow zoom is unlocked, it is maxed right from the started, instead of being gradually increased with higher levels – Bow sways way less when aiming – Perfect blocks and ripostes are easier to perform on lower levels / in early game – Stamina recharges slightly faster when blocking

Lockpicking:

– Lockpicking cursor shakes less and slower – Leveling lockpicking lowers cursor shake more – Lockpicking gives more XP to stealth – Successfully picking a lock giver more XP – Lockpicks breake slower and it’s harder to break them instantly

Pickpocketing:

– Pickpocketing charges faster – Henry gets more XP per stolen item value – It’s easier to pickpocket sleeping NPCs – Penalty for pickpocketing NPC at an inconvenient angle is lower – Failing pickpocketing gives more XP – Successful pickpocketing gives more XP – Pickpocketing gives more XP to stealth

Alchemy and Herbalism: 

– Successful brewing gives more XP – Autobrewing gives more XP – Tolerance for mistakes during brewing is higher – Each Alchemy level raises the brewing tolerance even more – Leveling up Herbalism raises the radius in which herbs are picked more – Herbalism levels up faster when picking herbs

RPG:

– Fall damage has been considerably lowered. It is harder to lose stamina, get hurt, or die due to a fall – Leveling up agility further lowers fall damage even more – Negative effects of alcohol on Agility, Charisma, Speech, Strength and Vitality are lowered – Henry is able to mount a horse despite being more encumbered  – Horse is less likely to throw Henry off its back – Inventory capacity (carry weight) is higher – Leveling up Strength raises Henry’s inventory capacity more – Jumping and sprinting costs less stamina – Stamina regenerates faster – Released Prisoner debuff is shorter and weaker

Experience, stats, skills and leveling:

– You get more XP as a reward in quests – Skillbooks and statbooks have lower minimal level requirements and give more XP – Speech is leveled faster when talking – Henry gets more XP into vitality from moving, jumping, vaulting and killing enemies – Your reputation now has higher positive influence on stats you use in skillchecks  – Henry gets more XP from opening and reading books, as well as studying them – Skills level up faster – Using repair kits levels up the Maintenance skill faster – Hunting game gives more XP to Hunting skill – Blocking, perfect blocking, hitting or killing an enemy and performing a combo or riposte gives more XP to weapon skills – Hitting or killing an enemy gives more XP to stats – Stealth kill and takedown, successful or not, gives more XP

Other:

– Runt’s attacks are weaker in duel with Henry in battle of Pribislavitz – Roadside events where Henry is ambushed now have less NPCs in them and ambushes by just one NPC are more common – Archery contestants have slightly lowered skills, and are therefore easier opponents – Losing in any archery contest or winning one of the easier ones yields more XP – Farkle (dice) opponents are slightly easier to beat – NPCs are a bit slower to discover/recognize you (stealth/crime) – Positive changes to your reputation are higher – Negative changes to your reputation are lower – Saviour Schnapps weighs less – Large repair kits weigh less – All skillchecks in dialogs have been made slightly easier – Healing potions heal faster and more – Long term accommodation prices in Inns have been lowered – Repair kits last longer – It is easier to sharpen a weapon in the sharpening minigame and harder to damage it – Related menu texts have been changed in English and Czech

Kingdom Come Deliverance receives an Easy Mode thanks to this mod, available for download published first on https://touchgen.tumblr.com/

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