Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Electronic Filing System. http://estta.uspto.gov ESTTA Tracking number: ESTTA788296 Filing date: 12/09/2016 IN THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE BEFORE THE TRADEMARK TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD Proceeding 91231123 Party Defendant Cold Brewtus Coffee Roasters, Inc. Correspondence MATTHEW H. SWYERS Address The Trademark Company 344 Maple Ave W PMB 151 Vienna, VA 22180-5612

[email protected] Submission Answer and Counterclaim Filer's Name Rishi Nair Filer's e-mail [email protected], [email protected], trade- [email protected] Signature /Rishi Nair/ Date 12/09/2016 Attachments Cold Brewtus Answer Filing sm.pdf(3244309 bytes ) Registrations Subject to the filing

Registration No 1783594 Registration date 07/20/1993 Registrant APPLEBEE'S INTERNATIONAL, INC. 8140 WARD PARKWAY KANSAS CITY, MO 64114 UNITED STATES Goods/Services Subject to the filing

Class 032. First Use: 1992/03/09 First Use In Commerce: 1992/03/09 All goods and services in the class are requested, namely: beer Grounds for Cancellation

The registration is being used by, or with the per- Trademark Act Section 14(3) mission of, the registrant so as to misrepresent the source of the goods or services on or in con- nection with which the mark is used. Fraud on the USPTO Trademark Act Section 14(3); In re Bose Corp., 580 F.3d 1240, 91 USPQ2d 1938 (Fed. Cir. 2009) Registration No 4292476 Registration date 02/19/2013 Registrant APPLEBEE'S INTERNATIONAL, INC. 8140 WARD PARKWAY KANSAS CITY, MO 64114 UNITED STATES Goods/Services Subject to the filing

Class 033. First Use: 2012/07/23 First Use In Commerce: 2012/07/23 All goods and services in the class are requested, namely: PREPARED ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS

IN THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE BEFORE THE TRADEMARK TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD

In the Matter of Trademark Serial No. 86716562 For the Mark COLD BREWTUS VERMONT COLD BREW COFFEE EST. MMXV (& Design) Filed on: November 9, 2016 Published for Opposition on: July 12, 2016

Applebee’s Restaurants, LLC Opposition No. 91231123

Opposer,

v.

Cold Brewtus Coffee Roasters, Inc.

Applicant.

APPLICANT'S ANSWER TO NOTICE OF OPPOSITION AND COUNTERCLAIM TO CANCEL OPPOSER’S REGISTRATION NOS. 1,782,594 AND 4,292,476

The following is the Answer of Cold Brewtus Coffee Roasters, Inc. (hereinafter

“Applicant”) to the Notice of Opposition of Registration filed by Applebee’s Restaurants, LLC

(hereinafter “Opposer”) on November 9, 2016 and assigned Opposition No. 91231123 (hereinafter

“Notice of Opposition”). Applicant hereby Answers, asserts Affirmative Defenses, and

Counterclaims against Opposer’s Registration Nos.1,782,594 and 4,292,476 (Collectively

“Opposer’s Marks”), solely for the purpose of this proceeding, to each of the grounds set forth in

the Notice of Opposition, as follows:

Page 1 of 9 1. Applicant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to paragraph 1

of the Notice of Opposition and therefore denies the same.

2. Applicant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to paragraph 2

of the Notice of Opposition and therefore denies the same.

3. Applicant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to paragraph 3

of the Notice of Opposition and therefore denies the same.

4. Applicant admits the allegations contained in paragraph 4 of the Notice of Opposition.

5. Opposer pleads inappropriate legal conclusions in paragraph 5 and therefore no response is

required but Applicant nevertheless denies them. Applicant admits it filed the application

seeking to register their mark.

6. Applicant admits the allegations contained in paragraph 6 of the Notice of Opposition.

7. Applicant admits its application was published in the Official Gazette of the USPTO on July

12, 2016 but Application is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as

to the other allegations contained paragraph 7 of the Notice of Opposition and therefore

denies the same.

8. Applicant is without knowledge or information sufficient to form a belief as to paragraph 8

of the Notice of Opposition and therefore denies the same.

9. Denied.

10. Denied.

11. Denied.

WHEREFORE, Applicant prays that the Notice of Opposition be dismissed with prejudice and costs be assessed against the Opposer.

Page 2 of 9 AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES

For its affirmative defenses, Applicant states as follows:

1. Opposer fails to state a claim upon which relief can be granted because

Opposer’s marks are not being used in commerce and cannot be used in

commerce for the goods associated because they misapprehend the statutory

definition of a trademark and should have registered their mark in association

with glasses or vessels for alcoholic beverages and not the beverages

themselves.

2. Applicant’s rights are senior to Opposer because their use in commerce precedes

Opposer’s non use of their marks with their goods.

3. Opposer has not and will not be damaged by the continued registration of the Mark

and therefore lacks standing oppose the application.

4. There is no likelihood of confusion because Applicant’s product is non-alcoholic, is

not sold at Applebee’s nor does Applebee’s even sell cold brewed coffee. The products

have very different distribution channels and retail customers will never be confused

between non-alcoholic coffee and libations.

5. Opposer has acquiesced to competitive marks which have existed in the marketplace that use

the exact same Mark or something substantially similar. They are now not in a position to

claim confusion is likely given they have permitted many similar products with similar marks

throughout the marketplace for many many years. See Acquiesence Documents, true and

accurate copies attached and incorporated herein, as Group Exhibit B.

WHEREFORE, Applicant prays that the Notice of Opposition be dismissed with prejudice.

Page 3 of 9

COUNTERCLAIM TO CANCEL OPPOSER’S

REGISTRATION NOS. 1,782,594 AND 4,292,476

Applicant believes it will be damaged by the continued registration of Opposer’s Marks,

U.S Reg. Nos. 1,782,594 and 4,292,476 and hereby petitions for the cancellation of both marks in their entirety for the reasons set forth herein:

Count I Non Use of Trademark U.S. Reg. Nos. 1,783,594 and 4,292,476

1. Opposer does not use a trademark in commerce because the manner in which Opposer

uses “Brewtus” does not comport with the Lanham Act’s definition of trademark in 15

U.S. Code § 1127.

2. Opposer uses its mark as a signifier of size of beverage and not of the actual beverage

or product. See Improper Use Examples, a true and accurate copy is attached as Group

Exhibit A.

3. Opposer merely puts another branded item, such as Guinness beer, into the “brewtus”

sized mug. See Exhibit A.

4. Opposer claims a trademark in International Class 32, for “beer” and International Class

33 for “prepared alcoholic cocktails” but does not actually do anything to those products

to “identify and distinguish his or her goods, including a unique product, from those

manufactured or sold by others and to indicate the source of the goods, even if that

source is unknown” because the source of those goods are the same as those available

in any liquor store or home fridge.

5. In order for a phrase to be registrable, it must have some element of originality or

Page 4 of 9 uniqueness that would render the expression capable of distinguishing applicant’s goods

from like goods of others.

6. Thus, the real issue here is whether BREWTUS is capable of indicating origin, i.e.,

whether Opposer’s Marks are of such a nature that ordinary purchasers would be likely

to consider that the phrase indicated such origin. Applicant asserts that the usage of

Opposer’s Marks do not adequately serve to designate an origin or quality or identify or

distinguish goods in any meaningful manner to be unique and therefore do not operate

as registrable trademarks under the Lanham Act.

7. Accordingly, the registration should have been refused registration because it was not

being used as a signifier of origin or quality of the actual alcoholic drink which is merely

being served in a specific size glass (23 fluid ounces) and must be cancelled.

Count III Void Ab Initio U.S. Reg. No. 1,783,594

8. Applicant re-pleads and incorporates the preceding Paragraphs 1-7 as this Paragraph 8.

9. Opposer could not have made sufficient use in commerce of their claimed mark for beer

because it violates the statutory definitions for trademarks and use in commerce under

the Lanham Act.

10. Thus, the registration should be cancelled for failure to adhere to 15 U.S.C. § 1052(a)

because the underlying use application could never have supported use in commerce

sufficient for registration and the specimens subsequently filed for renewals show that

the mark is actually used for 23 fluid ounce beverage containers and not the beverages

themselves which are merely commonly available alcoholic beverage brands merely

poured into a “brewtus mug.”

Page 5 of 9 11. A use-based application is void if the mark is not in use on the identified goods at the

time of filing, regardless of whether the applicant understood the statutory requirement

for use or intended to mislead the USPTO.

Count IV Fraud on the USPTO U.S. Reg. No. 1,783,594

12. Applicant re-pleads and incorporates Paragraphs 1-11 above as this Paragraph 12.

13. Opposer filed a combined Section 8 and Section 9 Declaration of Use with the USPTO

in connection with U.S. Reg. No. 1,783,594 on July 16, 2013. Opposer's Vice

President of Franchise & International, Patrick Dandino, signed a sworn statement in

connection with this Declaration stating that "the mark is in use in commerce on or in

connection with the goods" identified in the Registration.

14. The specimen of use filed with the Section 8 and Section 9 Declaration showed a

restaurant menu with a beer glass etched with Opposer’s mark BREWTUS and the

same image repurposed without a description on their website. No BREWTUS beer is

available or mentioned, simply the glass is marked with BREWTUS.

15. Thus, Opposer was not using the BREWTUS mark in connection with "beer" at the

time it filed the Section 8 and Section 9 Declaration of Use in connection with U.S.

Reg. No. 1,783,594 because a particular size glass is not sufficient use in commerce

for beer, especially given the beer itself is a particular brand which is what customers

actually select and choose (e.g. Guinness, Budweiser).

16. Upon information and belief, Opposer's Vice President of Franchise & International,

Patrick Dandino, knew that Opposer was not using the BREWTUS mark in connection

with "beer" when he signed the Section 8 and Section 9 Declaration of Use.

Page 6 of 9 17. No further evidence or statements are contained in Opposer’s Section 8 and 9

Declaration of Use.

18. Thus, Opposer knowingly averred falsely regarding their use in commerce of the Mark

regarding “beer.”

19. The USPTO relied upon Opposer's misrepresentations in the Section 8 and Section 9

Declaration of Use when accepting the declaration and renewal of the registration on

July 18, 2013.

Prayer for Relief

WHEREFORE, Applicant requests that the Board enter judgment in its favor and against

Opposer as follows:

(a) Cancelling U.S. Registration Nos. 1,782,594 and 4,292,476 for non use as a

trademark;

(b) Cancellation U.S. Registration No. 1,782,594 as void ab initio and for fraud on the

USPTO in association with renewals filed.

(c) Dismissing the Notice of Opposition; and

(d) Assessing costs against Opposer.

Page 7 of 9 DATED: December 9, 2016

Respectfully Submitted,

/Rishi Nair/

Rishi Nair

Rishi Nair, Esq. Kevin J. Keener, Esq. KEENER & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 161 N. Clark Street, Suite 4700 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: (312) 375-1573 [email protected] [email protected] Attorneys for Applicant Cold Brewtus Coffee Roasters, Inc.

Page 8 of 9 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that a copy of the forgoing Answer and Counterclaim was served upon Petitioner by first-class U.S. mail, postage prepaid, on this December 9, 2016 at the following address:

Michael G. Kelber Katherine Dennis Nye Jessica Rissman Cohen Andrea S. Fuelleman Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP Two North LaSalle Street, Suite 1700 Chicago, Illinois 60602-3801 (312) 269-8000 Attorney for Petitioner Applebee’s Restaurants, LLC

/Rishi Nair/

Rishi Nair

Page 9 of 9

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THE BROS Alcohol by volume (ABV): 8.60% - Availability: Year-round no score Send samples Notes / Commercial Description: From the shadows of a dark and opulent curtain spring the robust aromas of locally roasted co�ee and hardy malt. Deep-seated hop bitterness rallies BEER STATS with these conspirators, delivering a well-balanced Reviews: 37 thrust of assertive �avor to a bland tyrant. Raise a Ratings: 200 glass in celebration of liberating taste. Et tu, Brewte? Avg: 4.23 pDev: 16.08% Added by BattleRoadBrewer on 02-27-2014

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4.35/5 rDev +2.8% look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

12 oz bottle to a Guinness pint.

Pours like slightly thinned motor oil.. little head, no lacing here. Black. Smells like a hearty dose of malts, accented with chocolate, and what I believed to be a host of fruity goodness (blackberries?). The taste was close to the aroma.. but better. Very smooth, with just a hint of bitterness on the backend.. and a vanilla �nish that lasted a a minute or so. Not boozy at all.

I drank this after having a couple of IPA's, so the hoppiness may have been muted a bit. Similar to a few Imperial Co�ee stouts I've had before, it does have its own distinct �avor. A very well done stout!

627 characters ★ spelingchampeon, Aug 13, 2016

4.24/5 rDev +0.2% look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Heavy pour, molasses looking, pitch black pour into a wine glass. Formed frothy head, dark tan with reddish hues, which settled to a thin ring that's sticking around. Extremely minimal carbonation can be seen. Chocolate raisin at �rst in the nose followed by espresso with vanilla. Loads of chocolate malts in the taste, loads. Co�ee bitterness, just a serious chocolate covered espresso beans. Some hops come in the backbone and aftertaste, but the malt is what's in charge. Still somewhat sweet in the middle, but this is killed by the malt, roasted co�ee, and hop bitterness along with the alcohol at the end. Yep, good beer.

631 characters ★ cambabeer, Jun 02, 2016

4.48/5 rDev +5.9% look: 4.25 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 4.5

Drank from a 12 �. oz. bottle purchased at Total Wine & More, McLean, VA MBC No. 14-001 Served in a snifter

Near pitch black appearance. Oily and viscous. The beer was topped by a small, frothy, saddle brown head that quickly fell to a lasting collar. A few streaks of lacing trickled along the glass after each sip.

Outstanding aroma. Mocha notes dominated. Loads of co�ee. Nice mix of sweetened, creamed co�ee and earthy co�ee grounds. Really fragrant. Dark, fudgey, chocolate notes came through strong. There was an intense cocoa powder note as well. Vanilla was also quite apparent.

The �avor pro�le was similar to the aroma but not quite as rich or smooth. Roasted malts led things o�. Dark chocolate followed. Like the nose, quite fudgey. Loads of cocoa powder. Espresso appeared in the center. Slightly bitter. Hint of vanilla and sweet cream, which nicely o�set the bitterness. More roast on the back end and in the �nish. A subtle booziness came through as well. Moreso than I anticipated for an 8.6% ABV beer.

The only disappointing aspect of this was the mouthfeel. It was surprisingly light and over carbonated. The beer contained a zippy, aggressive e�ervescence that made the liquid feel frothy and rather airy. I think if https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/30813/114181/this was classi�ed as a stout rather than an imperial stout, I might have been more forgiving with my 2/14 12/8/2016 Brewtus | Monocacy Brewing Co. | BeerAdvocate this was classi�ed as a stout rather than an imperial stout, I might have been more forgiving with my score.

Brewtus is an amazing co�ee-infused beer that straddles the territory of an American stout and an imperial stout. The fact that this is an a�ordable, year-round o�ering that can easily be found throughout the D.C. metro area makes it even more noteworthy.

1,620 characters ★ Damian, May 05, 2016

4.39/5 rDev +3.8% look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Incredible amount of co�ee �avor and aroma. Beautiful tan head, nice mouthfeel, highly recommended. My favorite beer from the 5-beer sampler at the brewery.

158 characters ★ Lucular, Mar 20, 2016

4.23/5 rDev 0% look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Pours a very dark brown with a medium colored tan head. Aroma o� the back screams co�ee with a slight roasty scent and some yeast. Taste follows the nose, with those co�ee beans really balancing out well. Great mouthfeel, good carbonation with a creamy body. This beer has the taste of the actual co�ee beans which is very strong, as opposed to a brewed co�ee taste. Love this beer!

388 characters ★ Trbtodd, Mar 07, 2016

4.08/5 rDev -3.5% look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Dark brown, near black body with a �lmy, beige cap. Huge co�ee aroma! Rich chocolate character. Chocolate covered espresso beans �avor. Some bitter chocolates in the �nish. Medium - thick body. Solid.

207 characters ★ Huhzubendah, Jan 29, 2016

4.26/5 rDev +0.7% look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

Beer poured into a pint glass. Pours pitch black with a light brown red head. Smells of co�ee, lots and lots of co�ee. Tastes of co�ee and slight raisin. Beer is full bodied yet extremely drinkable, good carbonation. Overall a superb game.

242 characters ★ cyclonece09, Dec 06, 2015

3.99/5 rDev -5.7% look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

The pour is excellent. Very viscous. Black as oil. The very dark brown head isn't real substantial, and doesn't last very long even with a hard pour, but it does retain a �zzy ring the whole time. https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/30813/114181/ 3/14 12/8/2016 Brewtus | Monocacy Brewing Co. | BeerAdvocate

Smells like roasted co�ee, chared grains, some molasses, and a little bit of chocolate. Pretty well rounded aromas, but the co�ee is dominant.

When it comes to �avor, the co�ee kicks in your front door and punches you in the mouth. There is a lot of bitterness. Very ashy, like burnt co�ee grounds scraped o� the bottom of a kettle. There is some nice sweet molasses, and a hint of fruit. I continue to let the beer warm, and it improves for me, but am still having a hard time not being overwhelmed by black co�ee.

The body is a mixed bag for me. While the base is very full, and has a nice texture, the carbonation is o�. Too �zzy. If it were dialed back, I would be in the 4.25 range at least.

As a disclaimer, I am not a co�ee drinker. That being said, I love me some co�ee beers. This one is actually bordering on Peche Mortel territory in a lot of ways. I gives me glimpses of other phenomenal beers like FBS, Trillium Night and Day, or Terrapin. It just doesn't integrate that co�ee pro�le nearly as well. I would still recommend it. I suspect a co�ee junkie would drool into it.

Edit: I don't think I hung with this one long enough. As I found the bottom of the glass and it was approaching room temperature, it really started to balance out. I bumped my taste and overall score a bit. I still think the co�ee �avor is a bit harsh, but this beer is much better warm than cool.

1,609 characters ★ WesMantooth, Nov 22, 2015

4.27/5 rDev +0.9% look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Pours an inky black, minimal light brown head. Smells strongly of expresso, cocoa, smokey, roasted malts. Tastes very expresso forward, tempered by sweeter malts, cocoa, and well balanced. Medium bodied, clean �nish. Overall, great co�ee imperial stout.

256 characters ★ ThaneMcC, Nov 21, 2015

4.42/5 rDev +4.5% look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

12 ounce bottle into a Belgian Tulip.

First o�, I've been waiting to try this brew for some time now... Today is my lucky Day! Let's get talking about this brew....tus. O� the Jump this thing Pours Massive Black Body! You know what they say, Blacker the Berry, Sweeter da Juice! This brew was crowned with a Deep Mocha Head, quasi Ten FIDY-ish in appearance. This is a Perfect looking Imperial Stout!

I'm all over this aroma like �ies on a Turd. This thing is an IMPERIAL COFFEE STOUT! Huge Co�ee roast on top of a Sweet Cocoa Body. Mild nutty Notes with a dap of Molasses. This Aroma is banging in its Richness!

Tasting this Should be a Chore.. First picks up a Balance of Roasted Malt sweetness and Co�ee. Second wave of Chocolate and Molasses that are Shaking the Tastebuds with excitement! This thing is like drinking a Candied Co�ee Bean! This �nishes dry with subtle bitterness balancing the sweetness. Aftertaste is still being dominated by Chocolate, Molasses and a touch of Fruity esters (Pear �avor again). The feel on this is Medium-light body with �zzy Carbonation.

Overall: This brew plays the role in astonishing fashion! No obvious �aws on this brew, except the Feel could be Smashingly Heavy with a Smooth Texture. It lacks in that department, but that's personal preferences talking. The appearance on this brew is something to experience. It has the look of Marshal Zhukov and Ten FIDY that had a Co�ee Forward Baby. I don't give out �ves but this appearance is exquisite. The aroma and �avor has no Flaws in them, IMO. This brew is de�nitely belonging of the upper tier Co�ee Stouts. This is Less bitter than Peche Mortel but has a weaker feel/�nish. This brew is Recommended! https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/30813/114181/ 4/14 12/8/2016 Brewtus | Monocacy Brewing Co. | BeerAdvocate

1,718 characters ★ Shroud0fdoom, Nov 08, 2015

4.01/5 rDev -5.2% look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Pours a at about the color and consistency of black oil. a very small tan head rises out of the body of a beer, only to disappear nearly as quickly.

S: This is what I want a co�ee impy stout to smell like. Rich chocolate, roasted grain, and espresso. The smell is rich, sweet, and aromatic,

T: Roasted grain, mocha, and dark chocolate. Lovely, but lacking the complexity that the aroma promised.. Perhaps when it warms a bit. It does open up a bit as it warms, but the aroma is the highlight for me.

M: Fairly thick but with a somewhat high carbonation for the style.

O: Overall pretty good, but slightly less than amazing.

637 characters ★ Beejay, Oct 20, 2015

4.43/5 rDev +4.7% look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Pours out black as night. Rich, dark roast co�ee. Damn. This is solid. Medium bodied and carbed, helps to push and coat your mouth in �avor. Short, dry �nish. Good stu�. Probably the best non barrel aged co�ee stout I've ever had.

237 characters ★ Davepoolesque, Sep 04, 2015

4.05/5 rDev -4.3% look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Very strong co�ee �avor with some bitterness. Also a dark chocolate �avor comes through and lingers in my mouth.

Very dark brown in color. Nice tannish brown head, though it dissipates fairly quickly.

I smelled more of a chocolate scent than co�ee when I �rst poured the beer.

Lightly carbonated. Smooth feel.

319 characters ★ beachtrvlr, Aug 28, 2015

3.75/5 rDev -11.3% look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Was a little worried about the co�ee and the booze being overpowering in this one, but it was actually done quite well. Dark pour: not much head. The co�ee �avor is indeed VERY prominent and forward, which could be o�-putting for some. There's just enough chocolate and sweetness in the �nish to counter the above. Not a super sweet beer, but not exceedingly dry either. Note: the booze is fairly buried in the mix.

425 characters https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/30813/114181/★ 5/14 12/8/2016 Brewtus | Monocacy Brewing Co. | BeerAdvocate 425 characters ★ Marraybay, Aug 24, 2015

4.3/5 rDev +1.7% look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Pours deep black. no light getting through this. There's a thin cap of mocha-colored head that quickly settles to a light disc across the top that leaves small soapy lacing. The aroma takes a second to open up but big rich co�ee and cocoa notes with a hint of sweetness. The taste is a little more restrained, but still good. The co�ee is much less pronounced and it tastes more like a dry stout than its aroma would've indicated. Strong chocolate malt with earthy hops and the co�ee in the background. The body is also more along with a dry stout, thinner and crisp with a tingle of alcohol on the �nish.

609 characters ★ delta490, Aug 02, 2015

4.41/5 rDev +4.3% look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A vigorous pour yields just a �ne haze of tan head over what is a deep brown, near black beer. Nose is crazy co�ee, a bit of sweetness (maybe dried fruits?), chocolate as the beer warms, Taste is similar: roasted malt, big co�ee �avors, some chocolate in the background. Light bitterness. Nose little bite at the back of the mouth, I guess from the fairly mild carbonation. Flavor is good, although doesn’t quite deliver on the delicious, huge nose. Body is smooth, fairly thick body, maybe a little thin for the style. Very subtle �zziness on the front of the tongue. Overall a really tasty beer, one I’ll go back to. And it's local!

644 characters ★ soupyman10, Jul 24, 2015

4.2/5 rDev -0.7% look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

Very tasty brew. Lots of bitter co�ee, some chocolate and spices. A bit thin but it doesn't detract. Second beer from this brewery and both impressed.

151 characters ★ Beer-A-Lot, Jul 17, 2015

4.87/5 rDev +15.1% look: 5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 5

This is likely my favorite co�ee stout to date. I have had the KBS and the BCCS and the Brewtus still wins for me. It's hard to describe... It's this feeling of drinking a quality cup of co�ee that's masquerading as a beer. It's smooth. It has a nice aroma, and it's one of the few beers I feel Ok about enjoying with my breakfast :)

335 characters ★ Morrow702, Jun 27, 2015

4.42/5 rDev +4.5% look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

No date on bottle. Really like the design/artwork/presentation.

Pours a deep mahogany, practically black. Perhaps a little light can shine through it, but only around the https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/30813/114181/edges. Scant tan head that dissipates into a nicely retained surface-�lm. Some lace. 6/14 12/8/2016 Brewtus | Monocacy Brewing Co. | BeerAdvocate edges. Scant tan head that dissipates into a nicely retained surface-�lm. Some lace.

Smells like burnt roast co�ee grounds. The smell is magni�cent in terms of strength; very odiferous although one-dimensional.

Tastes like co�ee with some beer added. The co�ee dominates, though is blended very well with the beer to the point where I'm not totally sure whether I'm drinking a beer or an unusual co�ee.

Feel is medium-heavy. Has some substance, has some meat, but not so much so to render it undrinkable or 'thick'. Again, well balanced. Leaves a de�nite co�ee aftertaste and some lingering hop bitterness muddled together.

Ultimately, a pretty fantastic brew IF you're into co�ee-laden imperial stouts. The phrase, 'would you like some co�ee with your beer?' would best represent this. It is very, very co�ee-forward, almost to a fault. If you do not enjoy co�ee, do not purchase this beer.

Compared to Flying Dog's Kujo (another Maryland-brewed, co�ee imperial stout), well, there is no comparing the two. Brewtus absolutely slaughters Kujo, and is on a whole di�erent level.

1,268 characters ★ username, Jun 04, 2015

4.12/5 rDev -2.6% look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

12 oz bottle into a teku.

Appearance: Pours a nearly black color. The head is a �nger high and tan in shade. Retention isn't very special, but I like the head's creaminess. Minimal lacing sticks to the glass. (3.5)

Smell: This - THIS - is what I like in a co�ee stout. Lots of black co�ee, counterbalanced by additional roasted malts and dark chocolate. Know what this reminds me of? Founders Breakfast Stout, sans the oatmeal. I also like how there's a nice roastiness beyond just black co�ee, and the subtle graham cracker notes, and just about everything else. (4.5)

Taste: Black co�ee opens it up nicely. I'll give it about a 6 out of 10 on the co�ee intensity scale. It ends with pure dark chocolate, backed by some roasted barley and *maybe* a twinge of hop bitterness. Only thing is, it's not very complex to me - just co�ee, roast, and chocolate. Still, those three notes intermingle with one another extremely well. (4)

Mouthfeel: This is NOT creamy like FBS - instead, it's bitter, dry, and a little rough. I could stand to lose some of the latter, but I do like how dry and easy to drink it is (though the �nish is still very long). Carbonation is medium, poking through the slightly slender body well. (3.75)

Overall: I've fully accepted the grim reality that Founders will never distribute to Maryland (thanks, Hop & Wine Distributors of Northern Virginia), and as such, I've been looking for that FBS alternative. Wait...this is from Maryland? And it's year-round? Huzzah! In my mind, this can easily hang with FBS in terms of quality and drinkability. Hopefully, this will make its way to the rest of MD, so I can drink the hell out of it. (4.25)

4.12/5: A year-round co�ee stout that's genuinely impressive? Done.

1,744 characters ★ ThisWangsChung, May 01, 2015

4.53/5 rDev +7.1% look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5

Appearance - Within the glass, Brewtus has all the makings of a beer that looks like a freshly pressed cup of Joe. It is a �at black with an especially frothy head that lasts and lasts - it actually never really seems to completely fade away. This leads to lacing to coats all 360 degrees of the glass in a sexy curtain. https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/30813/114181/Aroma - One whi� of this beer and it's like I'm back in the o�ce; the amount of co�ee coming out of this 7/14 12/8/2016 Brewtus | Monocacy Brewing Co. | BeerAdvocate Aroma - One whi� of this beer and it's like I'm back in the o�ce; the amount of co�ee coming out of this beer is huge and it mixes seamlessly with a sweet chocolate note. It's not overly roasty, but instead takes on a cold-pressed mocha impression.

Taste - Much like the nose, the taste is all co�ee and very smooth. More of the roasted bitterness shows up here, as the chocolate falls back into a bittersweet role. Rounding out the �avor is a subtle toasted nut and oatmeal quality that is very enjoyable.

Mouthfeel - The mouthfeel is beefed-up with a thick, creamy texture that bene�ts greatly from the addition of oats. It sort of reminds me of a co�ee milkshake and is a treat to drink.

Closing Arguments- This was a fantastic introduction to this new-to-me brewery. The co�ee is spot-on and reminds me of Founders Breakfast Stout in the way that it integrates with the chocolate notes. I could see this being a favorite in the colder months and I will de�nitely keep my eyes peeled the next time I �nd myself near Frederick.

1,368 characters ★ nhindian, Apr 27, 2015

3.79/5 rDev -10.4% look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Didn't think this was a great example of a co�ee stout. Co�ee seemed a little harsh to me and not well paired with the stout base. Mouthfeel improved as it warmed.

165 characters ★ xcdarrel17, Apr 23, 2015

4.24/5 rDev +0.2% look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Had this on 2015-04-06 in Columbia, PA from a 12 oz bottle

A - Opaque deep, dark brown with a 1-�nger brown head that fades quickly. Just a bit of lace.

S - Co�ee and more co�ee. Some mocha. Medium roasted grain. Minerals.

T - Rich chocolate, co�ee, milk, light char, well-toasted sourdough bread and a metallic/mineral �avor that adds a touch of sharpness in a good way. Aftertaste is well-balanced with all these �avors with just a bit of emphasis on the roasted bitterness in the �nish.

M - Medium body and carbonation. Substantial at �rst but it has some e�ervescence to cleanse the palate. I really like the feel.

O - This is one �ne co�ee stout. Getting up there with Founders Breakfast Stout in many ways. Impressive.

750 characters ★ Tucquan, Apr 06, 2015

3.99/5 rDev -5.7% look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Re-visit from bottle 12/2015: Decent amount of head atop a medium viscous looking pour. Some lacing. Co�ee is a nice medium level in the nose, light smokey wood. Little bitter roasted malts, wood notes, toasted bread make the backbone. Co�ee play dearly and well with the base. Warmth brings a tiny bit of licorice. Feel is medium in body, nice carbonation, not sticky at all. Solid brew, one tick up in taste rating - especially from a properly warmed beer. https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/30813/114181/ 8/14 12/8/2016 Brewtus | Monocacy Brewing Co. | BeerAdvocate

On cask: Always feel strange rating on cask, so this will be brief rather than full review: Appearance is just short of nitro, initially, but fades a tad, still nice foamy edge and lacing. Nose is co�ee with a hint of woodiness, and to a lesser degree, chocolate. Taste is cocoa, co�ee, cola, light bitter woody ending. Feel is a bit light, but very smooth, low carbonation from cask. De�nitely a decent beer, solid stout; need to see how it seems non-cask.

926 characters ★ cjgiant, Mar 23, 2015

4.14/5 rDev -2.1% look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

This had black body and it came with a small, dark mocha colored head.

Plenty of roasted co�ee beans in the nose, but the chocolate-y malts are more prominent. Very little alcohol to be found. Tastes as the smell suggests oonly better. Light bitternes with strong roasty cocoa and co�ee make this a very satisfying big stout. Not as co�ee-forward as some, but I appreciated how balanced this was.

400 characters ★ DIM, Feb 23, 2015

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The Expobar Brewtus IV is a dual boiler Commercial and prosumer espresso machine equipped with a vibration pump. Two copper boilers let this Expobar dedicate one exclusively to brewing and the other to steaming, frothing and dispensing hot water. New to the fourth generation of the Brewtus line is a dedicated switch that will allow you to turn off the steam boiler and operate with just the brew boiler. Doing so will result in quicker warm­up time as well as yield lower operating costs in the long run.

The Brewtus IV is also outfitted with a Gicar­build PID (Proportional­Integral­Differential) controller that will let you monitor and adjust brew boiler temperature. As with all Expobar machines, the Expobar Brewtus IV comes with a chrome­plated brass E­61 brew group that has been proven to excel at maintaining stable brewing temperature. For commercial­grade steaming and frothing capabilities, the Expobar Brewtus IV is a solid choice.

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Dual Boilers

The Expobar Brewtus IV equipped with two copper boilers—one for steaming and the other for brewing. Each boiler is outfitted its own 1250­watt heating element and can operate autonomously. The boilers are set to the appropriate temperature for their individual functions and their environments will not fluctuate when you alternate between brewing and frothing. This temperature stability will allow you to achieve consistent results as well as permit brewing and steaming functions to be performed simultaneously.

Steam Boiler Switch

This model has a dedicated switch that will let you control the steam boiler. If you will only pulling a shot and do not need to steam or dispense hot water, switching the steam boiler off will allow you to operate only the brew boiler. From a cold start, the brew boiler can get up to the proper temperature for espresso extraction within 15 minutes. Once activated, the steam boiler will be ready to go in less than 10 minutes.

Brew Boiler Shut­Off Option https://www.wholelattelove.com/products/expobar­brewtus­iv­with­vibration­pump 7/21 12/8/2016 Expobar Brewtus IV with Vibration Pump ­ Whole Latte Love If you only want to use the steaming and hot water dispensing functions of the Expobar Brewtus IV, you can turn off the brew boiler. To turn it off, just push and hold the "up" arrow on the digital display for 2 seconds, the display will then say "off." To turn it back on, push and hold the "up" arrow for two seconds.

Gicar PID Control

The PID Control uses pulses of electricity to make sure that the brew boiler is evenly heated and prevent pockets of temperature variation from forming in the first place. The controller can be used to adjust boiler temperature, as necessary, to accommodate a variety of coffee roasts.

E61 Brew Group

The Expobar Brewtus IV’s chrome­plated E61 Brew Group is particularly adept at maintaining brew temperature and creating the ideal environment for espresso extraction. It is served by a state­of­the­art thermo siphon system that circulates hot water from the boiler to the group head in order to prevent temperature variations and maintain proper brewing conditions. The brew group has been redesigned to feature a hollow pre­infusion chamber. During the extraction process, once the hot water encounters the shower screen it floods the pre­infusion chamber before being dispersed evenly through the coffee grounds for superior espresso extraction.

Three­Way Valve

The three­way valve relieves the brew group of pressure post espresso extraction and helps to dry out the puck. It will also allow you to clean the brewing components by backflushing the machine. The three­way valve empties directly and neatly into the drip tray. The Expobar Brewtus IV­P should be backflushed every 7­9 days to maximize performance and durability.

Electronic Boiler Refill Feature

An Electronic Boiler Refill Control monitors water levels within your steam and brew boilers to prevent a dry boil. It will activate and refill the boilers with water from the reservoir or plumbed line if levels are low. It can also turn the boilers off, if they are dry to guard against damage to the machine.

No Burn Steam Wand and Hot Water Dispenser

The steam wand has been carefully insulated to remain cool to the touch, even while it’s in use. The Expobar Brewtus IV has a separate hot water dispenser for your convenience. Both the steam wand and hot water dispenser are mounted on ball joints; they can swivel and rotate to accommodate frothing pitchers and a variety of cup sizes.

Water Reservoir

The Expobar Brewtus IV has a large 90oz reservoir with an integrated water softener. The water tank can be removed for hassle­free refilling and maintenance.

Progressive Pre­Infusion

Lifting the brew lever half way will activate Expobar’s unique pre­infusion feature. The machine will carefully moisten coffee grounds prior to extraction so that you can get the most flavor and aroma out of your coffee.

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Expobar Brewtus IV Specifications

Misc Data Manufacturer: Expobar Model: Brewtus IV with Vibration Pump Specifications Dimension ­ Width (Inches): 10.3 Dimension ­ Height (Inches): 15 Dimension ­ Depth (Inches): 18 Weight (lbs): 61 https://www.wholelattelove.com/products/expobar­brewtus­iv­with­vibration­pump 11/21 12/8/2016 Expobar Brewtus IV with Vibration Pump ­ Whole Latte Love Watts: 1297 Volts: 120 Housing Housing Materials: Stainless Steel Drip Tray Material: Stainless Steel Drip Tray Cover Material: Stainless Steel Drip Tray Capacity (Oz): 96 Power Cord Length (Inches): 40 Cup Height High (Inches): 4 Frothing Wand Material: Stainless Steel Steam Wand Style: Commercial Style Wand Movement: Articulating Usable Length (Inches): 4.75 Height Off Counter (Inches): 4 to 6.5 Number Of Holes: 1 No Burn Wand: Yes Optional Steam Tips Or Wands: Yes Water Source Reservoir Or Plumbed: Reservoir Reservoir Capacity (Oz): 90 Reservoir Material: Plastic Reservoir Removable: Yes Controls Type Of Controls: Lever Display Type: LCD Temperature Control: Yes Pre­Infusion: Yes Low Water Warning: Yes Energy Savings: Yes Pressure Gauges: Brew and Steam Steam Control: Yes Brew Temperature Display: Yes Cup Warmer Material: Stainless Steel Size (Inches): 10x10 Passive / Active: Passive Portafilter Data Material: Chrome Plated Brass Type: Commercial Style Quantity Included: 1 Weight (lbs): 1 Diameter (Millimeter): 58 https://www.wholelattelove.com/products/expobar­brewtus­iv­with­vibration­pump 12/21 12/8/2016 Expobar Brewtus IV with Vibration Pump ­ Whole Latte Love Commercial Filter Baskets Included: Single & Double Ground, E.S.E. Pod And Capsule Compatible: Pod Kit Available Bottomless Portafilter Available: Yes Tamper Size (Millimeter): 58 Brew Group Material: Chrome Plated Brass Type: E61 Preheat: Yes Three­Way Valve: Manual Capsule / Pod Friendly: Pod Kit Available Back Flush Capable: Yes Boiler Data Number Of Boilers: 2 Brew And Steam Simultaneously: Yes Rapid Steam: Yes Brew Boiler Data Brew Boiler Type: Large Volume Brew Boiler Watts: 1250 Brew boiler Volume (Oz): 1.7 Liter Brew Boiler Material: Copper Brew Boiler Orientation: Vertical Brew Boiler Heater Location: Internal Brew Boiler Auto Fill: Yes Insulated: Yes Steam Boiler Data Insulated: Yes Steam Boiler Type: Heat Exchanger Steam Boiler Watts: 1250 Steam Boiler Volume (Oz): 1.7 Liter Steam Boiler Material: Copper Steam Boiler Orientation: Vertical Steam Boiler Heater Location: Internal Steam Boiler Vacuum Relief valve: Yes Steam Boiler Auto Fill: Yes Pump Data Pump Type: Vibration Pump Wattage: 47 Maximum Pressure (Bar): 16 Brew Pressure Adjustability: Yes Air Remover: Yes Self Priming Pump: 8 to 9 Bar Performance Initial Heat Up (Seconds): 1080 Recommended Heat Up Time (Seconds): 1800 https://www.wholelattelove.com/products/expobar­brewtus­iv­with­vibration­pump 13/21 12/8/2016 Expobar Brewtus IV with Vibration Pump ­ Whole Latte Love Time To Steam 8 Oz Milk (Seconds): 9.5 Hot Water Temp 8 Oz (F): 197 Hot Water Time 8 Oz (Seconds): 7 Hot Water Recovery Time (Seconds): 0 Sound Level ­ Brewing (Db): 61 Sound Level ­ Grinding (Db): No Maintenance Rechargeable Water Softener: Yes Back Flush Cleaner Used: Cafiza Details Warranty (Years): 1 Country Of Manufacture: Spain Recommended Applications: Home / Commercial Service provided Repairs By: Whole Latte Love Contact Number: 888­411­5282

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By Stephen Kish

I've used a Giaggia with a bras boiler for over 25 years with no issues except that the warm up time between espresso & cappuccino was not great. Only parts I replaced ever were the gasket once and the steam knob. Still works fine and makes good espresso & cappuccino so I gave it to my friend as his first espresso maker. As much as I enjoyed the Gaggia, there is no comparison between the semi­automatic and the Prosumer Brutus with vibration pump unplumbed. Once you tune in the grind, the shots are just amazing. I use a Baratza Vario grinder and it all you need price wise for a perfect match. I only make shots so I can't comment on the frothing. It certainly isn't as easy as the Gaggia and requires a great deal of learning. The machine looks great in my kitchen and gets use every day. At least 2 double shots for myself and one for my wife. The machine is not made as well as a Rocket of the same size & style, but I understand the trade off is that it is more reliable and less money. I wouldn't call the craftsmanship or fit and finish excellent, but the machine overall is worth every penny. I prefer my own shots to almost any coffee shop around town. It needs upkeep with backflushing and cleaning, unlike my Gaggia, which I never did anything but use it with one cleaning over all those years. I do run water through the brew head regularly, and keep it clean by using blank shots. The machine is heavy, over 60 lbs. and takes up a lot of space. However the height is not to tall so it fits well in my kitchen. My wife thought I waster our money at first, but now she thinks the cost was well worth a great coffee to start each day. She used a stove top espresso machine, which I find tastes repulsive. I find the beans I by from Seattle, a southern Italian style roast to mate perfectly for my taste buds. I don't like a light blend at all. If you catch the machine on a good sale the coffee even tastes better!

Overall Rating: What do you like best about this product?

The taste of the shots! Exceptional!

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Get a good SS tamper. The plastic one that comes with the machine isn't up to snuff.

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We loved Sylvia but Brewstus IV is the new sheriff in town..

By Catherine Horton

After six years of learning on the Sylvia, my husband had experienced the known limitations of the machine, particularly maintaining temperature control when pouring multiple shots for a crowd, especially when trying to steam milk at the same time. We initially considered a Rancilio replacement until Dan is Customer Service explained that it was for commercial use and delivered on a pallet.... Dan was spot­on in recommending the Brewtus. We can maintain a constant temperature with the side boilers and it shows in the consistent quality of his crema. Not to mention, my lattes don't cramp his style since he has the other boiler for steam. Aesthetically, the machine is impressive. The cup warmer is much better than the Sylvia which was a starter machine. We don't have the Brewtus plumbed but don't find filling the reservoir any more time­consuming or difficult to access than the Sylvia. Lastly, the instructional videos are great. Although it was a bit Greek to me since I only enjoy the fruits of my husband's barista labor, according to him they were easily understandable and helped him maximize his skill set and handling of the Brewtus. We couldn't be happier with our initial impressions and performance. We anticipate many happy years with Brewtus...my husband put Sylvia in the garage for when we travel. She is, after all, our first love.

Overall Rating: What do you like best about this product?

Please see above

Do you have any helpful tips for using this product?

Watch the videos, don't get impatient and realize there will be bad pulled shots until the grind is set. A burr grinder is a must.

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A significant upgrade

By David Fore

We enjoyed our Office Lever for some 10 years and decided to upgrade to the Brewtus IV, a decision we have not regretted. The quality and consistency of the shot has improved commensurate with the price differential of the two machines. So if your budget can handle it, I don't think you will be disappointed, especially when you compare features­vs­ price of competing models. Expobar continues to offer more for less.

Overall Rating: What do you like best about this product?

Consistency of initial and subsequent shots Initial heat­up from cold start The WLL instruction booklet Best bang for the buck Ability to fine­tune your shot (although the default settings deliver a wonderful product as is) El Brute is built very, very solidly, so don't expect to move it with one hand to dust underneath

Do you have any helpful tips for using this product?

Check the water reservoir OFTEN (The Brute seems to "use" more water than our Office Lever did). Since ours is not sited under a cabinet, we keep the reservoir in place and fill with a funnel, raising it part­way to see that we don't overfill. Use a decent quality doserless grinder to ensure the freshest grind on­demand. While the manual gives 16­18 minutes as the time needed for the boilers to come to operating temperature and pressure, we find that an additional 5­10 minutes allows the portafilter (assuming you engage it) and brew head to warm up nicely as well.

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After 5+ years

By Keith M Zealey

I have a Brewtus II with vibrating pump and have been using it every day for over 5 years now. Had it service recently to replace the group seals because I was getting a slight drip from the pressure relief nozzle but it wasn’t affecting performance. The service cost a little over $100. It works as well as the day it was bought. Other reviews talk about the features. I wanted to say this is a machine that will last. No complaints money well spent.

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By Meefieman

Excellent machine. Upgraded after 8 good years with Rancilio Sylvia. Instantly improved the consistent quality of my shots with Brewtus. Nice to have no downtime between brewing and steaming milk....best part of a double boiler machine. Another seldom talked about point...much easier to clean with easy back­flush disk and cafiza.

Overall Rating: What do you like best about this product?

Quality shots time after time.

Do you have any helpful tips for using this product?

I fashioned a cup warm/handle from off the shelf brushed stainless steel cabinet pulls. Useful in removing lid for water fill under the cabinets.

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rating: 5

Happy I Upgraded!!

By Bruce Fisch

I had previously owned 3 different super automatics but I wanted more precise control of the process and the end product. This was a perfect choice, and the whole idea of "prosumer" really makes sense. Plus, I was ready to learn more about espresso. With this machine I have the ability to create a higher­end European style shot and other drinks like latte, mélange, café Americano. To a typical super automatic user the machine may look complex. But I find it simpler and easier to adjust than my Jura­Capresso Z5. Everything comes together with the ability to customize each aspect of the creation of a cup of coffee. I can honestly say that the coffee I make for myself and guests is better than anything I have tasted before. It’s hard to describe: it’s as if the machine gives you the true essence of “coffee” with no negatives. Lastly, I feel sort of dumb for not making this move before and spending significantly more on super autos in the past when this is so far superior. And thanks go to Shawn for guiding me on this purchase.

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don't be intimidated, it is easy to learn

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rating: 5

Wow! What a machine

By sarah parent

I love my Brewtus IV.

Its Just about perfect. I started off with a Syliva, and loved her for 10 long years and though i took good care of her, it was time to move on. After doing a bunch of research which included reading a ton of reviews i decided on the Expobar lever.

When i got it i ran into a few problems. When the thermometer was set high enough to give good steam the coffee would burn, even with a 15 second flush first. When it was set right for good espresso, the steam was weak (compared to siliva). It just wasn't good enough to justify spending that much, i wanted perfection.

Enter the double boiler Brewtus IV. The espresso is perfect everytime once i dial in the grind on my Rocky (each new kind of bean needs its own grind number) The Crema is always rich and thick, even with my decaf. This machine makes it so easy. And boy does it look fabulous on the counter, i feel so professional.

The steamer is pretty good. I wouldn't say excellent, because compared to when sylvia is revved up it still isn't as strong, but whereas Syliva only has that power for 15 seconds, Brewtus can go on and on and ON. It took a few tries, but now i can consistantly steam milk for a latte with good microfoam, i'm still trying to perfect that sweetness. Just how much swirl to how much roll? Gotta keep that foam mixing back into the milk to get it creamy.

Anyway, If your wavering back and forth between the Brewtus and the Lever, I would say without a seconds hesitation, go for the Brewtus. I made the switch, (thanks WWL for making it relatively painless) and am super thrilled with Brewtus. Perhaps too thrilled, Do you think four lattes a day is too much?

Happy Coffee making!

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Increadable Espresso everytime, built like a tank.

Do you have any helpful tips for using this product? https://www.wholelattelove.com/products/expobar­brewtus­iv­with­vibration­pump 18/21 12/8/2016 Expobar Brewtus IV with Vibration Pump ­ Whole Latte Love If you can set it up to have water coming in via pipes, do so, otherwise it needs the tank refilled every 13­15 espressos.

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By Deborah Hosein

This is my first prosumer expresso machine. Hesitated to jump in at this level since my only experience is a Krups little expresso bought 20yrs ago on a student budget! May I say it is everything I expected and more..What a great machine to learn and grow from amature to skilled barista. I like that everything is well placed and easy to use. The steam and hot water wands accomodate varying sizes of cups. Love the cup warmer I even put my breakfast plate there while I make my latte. It heats up really fast. Its the first thing I turn on in the morning. As soon as my sunny side eggs are done Brewtus is full steam ahead !

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