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aaron ultimo

Male

Philadelphia, PA

United States

Profile Information:

What is your position in the coffee industry?: barista, barista trainer
Where are you located? ( City and Country ): Philadelphia, PA
How many years have you been in the industry?: 7
If you are a barista or shop, are you interested in a barista exchange with another coffee shop/barista?: yes
Tell us more about your coffee shop or barista skills.: I am a rogue barista following a path of uncertain destiny.
What cities or countries are you interested in traveling to?: Any.
About Me:: I like coffee a lot.
Website:: http://wordpress.sprucestreetespresso.com

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Mike Sala

They are indeed French roasting, cheese munching and skinny--everybody looks like a hipster. I haven't actually seen a French press yet though, I guess I'll have to look harder. As much as the bad coffee burns my heart and soul, the unpasteurized cheese is basically the holy grail of dairy products...even though I know you have a soft spot in your heart for extra dry steamed skim milk.

Feb 13, 2008
Greg Scace

Yowdee!!

I had a good time Friday! Are you guys gonna keep those classy window treatments up, or are you gonna change them daily to keep the news frexh?

Feb 21, 2008
Jason Dominy

aaron ultimo, just a shadow of a man. but a good man, he is.

Feb 22, 2008
randy

i think the cho is baristaechange's answer to tom. he's everybody's friend.

Mar 3, 2008
Katie Duris

i just got a book on the science of cooking. i hope it helps in our hunt to understand extraction.

Mar 5, 2008
Phil Proteau

Thanks for coming up to our Jam and running station #1, or #3, depending on where you start counting. I hope your visit was fun for you. See you soon.

Mar 8, 2008
Phil Johnson

boo.

Mar 11, 2008
Gerra Harrigan

Hi Aaron,
Thank you so much for helping us out at the jam, I dubbed your station the "cool kids" station and you captain of the flock. I forgot whose photo it is but there is a great one of you and Devlin where you look immensely excited to taste some espresso.

Mar 12, 2008
Jesse Gates

hey man, it's been a few.

still movin this way?

Mar 17, 2008
Mike Sala

Yo Aa-ron, how's DC, anything new with the murk? Any news on Philadelphia?

Mar 18, 2008
Phil Johnson

Dude, neti pot? It just sounds...out of the ordinary. Explain to me the benefits thereof. If you would. Sil vous plait. Por favor.

Mar 19, 2008
Jesse Gates

hey man, I'll see you for sure. I gotta check that place out, spruce st I mean...

ps. neti pots scare me. in one nostril, and out the other? no way man. keep your soothing water away!

Mar 19, 2008
Phil Johnson

If I could post on coffeed, I would have posted and asked about it there. Just caught it during my afternoon "coffeed-checking-time."

Dumb luck.

Mar 19, 2008
Emily Nicole Schumacher

Hey! I'm a barista at Spruce Street, can't wait to meet ya!

Mar 19, 2008
Mike Sala

Nice, Aa-ron. Keep me posted; I think I'm going to stay in the land of the French roast for the summer, but I need a new visa, so I'll bee in DC and Philly for awhile in April/May. Obviously I'll need to check out the new salon du café.

Mar 25, 2008
Katie Duris

pour over or hario? i hear that is the question.

Mar 27, 2008
Katie Duris

what i meant to say was, i heard aaron ultimo is the devil. sorry for the confusion.

Mar 27, 2008
trish rothgeb

When I come back to DC, you won't be there. Sad, but a true coffee star cannot be held back from superstardom.
Stay in touch!

Mar 28, 2008
Nick Cho

KatieD shed a tear for you.

You're missed, bro!!!

Apr 1, 2008
Tim Noble

Are you heading up to Ithaca this week?
I had a nice chat (and an americano) with Julia and Faith this morning.
I think we've reached a terminal mass for a jam. I suggested that Spruce is just the right size...
Or my place, as I've got a BBQ and a bigger fridge!

Apr 8, 2008
Mike Sala

So Aa-ron, I hope the new shop's going well. I'm going to be in Philadelphia from 4/28-5/2, I plan on checking out the new digs.

Apr 8, 2008
Katie Duris

hey there... i'm competition preparing... i rebuilt my sig bev and started to feel good and ready and then attack of the buzz killer allergies. i can't taste a damn thing! if you wanted to come down one day before usbc and guest mock judge i wouldn't argue. in fact, i'd probably buy you lunch.

Apr 8, 2008
Jason Dominy

nice cherry. real nice.

Apr 9, 2008
Katie Duris

ok. come see us.

Apr 12, 2008
Katie Duris

today i introduced myself as 'the trainer at murky' i felt weird inside.

Apr 17, 2008
Tim Noble

Aaron!
The Kills are playing at Johnny Brenda's Saturday. Do you like loud music, as I suspect you might?
Also, My buddy hairbender is in town. He brought his buddies Tega and Tula.

Apr 27, 2008
Raul

hey ultimo i hope i ll see on denmark how are you? take care

May 31, 2008
Raul

hey thanks a lot and thanks for the support i will rock take care

Jun 2, 2008
Oliver

Aaron, I lost your business card, I'm planning on being in town June 20-22. I'll stop by Spuce ST to say hi while I'm in town.

Jun 16, 2008
Ben Kaminsky

Ultimonium,
Thinking about coming down to phlly. Get that coffee ready. I too need your contact info. Message me that shit.

Jun 18, 2008
Rob Tuttle

I was kind of hoping you would fly in for the Throwdown! :-)
I hope things are going well...

Jul 10, 2008
Charlie Biando

ALRIGHT, ALRIGHT, I'm on my way. hold your horses.

Aug 13, 2008
Brian Honsinger

I seriously don't mean to be, it's just that I've been shooting these past 3 weeks for a huge project plus I just started my NEW COFFEE JOB. It's interesting. I was planning on stopping by tuesday or wednesday to pick up some real coffee for some of my co-workers to share with me on shift; and to catch up. Let me know if you're going to be around.

Aug 13, 2008
Charlie Biando

I lied a little bit. But I'm planning on poking my head in the afternoon time, at which point, you should surrender your purple princess.

Aug 14, 2008
Brian Honsinger

The coffee bar at DiBruno's. They dragged their feet moving me there until I had a few drinks with some of the management and coffee came up. Thanks to the extensive knowledge you've imparted upon me they had me transfered 2 days later. Now they have me redesigning the bar and training their employees... they needed help badly. I mean I'm really only offering my base knowledge and it's a vast improvement.

Aug 14, 2008
Charlie Biando

Yo man, this coffee's ridiculous, old or not. crazy flavors. thanks dude.

Aug 16, 2008
Sandy Hon

hey you! am i gonna see you in atlanta next month for a little training/training? hmmm????

Aug 29, 2008
Sandy Hon

Sweet!!! See you there!

Aug 30, 2008
Aida Batlle

isn't it D E L I C I O U S!!!!!

Sep 9, 2008
Jordan

Don't worry about it. I totally eat lunch at abraco and forget to pay all the time. Good luck with your shop, its always exciting when a dedicated barista opens up their own shop. Keep me posted on how it shapes up. I definitely have to visit philly when you open.

Cheers!

Sep 16, 2008
Katie Duris

i think i left atl without saying goodbye... it was nice to see you.

Sep 23, 2008
Ben Helfen

Any time, dude. I was happy to do it. Sorry i seemed really grumpy on Monday, by the way! It had just been a long couple weeks.

Sep 23, 2008
Mike Marquard

Aaron -

This is Mike from Kaldi's. I'm on my way out to Philly tomorrow to play a show with my band, VIA DOVE. We're going to try to come by the shop either tomorrow early evening or Friday morning.

We're playing down the street at Dr. Watson's tomorrow (Thursday) night. If you come out, I'll buy you and anyone you bring a beer. It's our first time in Philadelphia and we need as much support as we can get. Check out our music at http://www.myspace.com/viadove

Hope to bump into you in the next few days.....

Cheers,

Mike
314.877.9119

Sep 24, 2008
James Hoffmann

Aaron! I hope all is well. I just had a couple appear in my roastery to buy coffee after hearing about us from you whilst visiting Philly for a wedding. Thanks for spreading the word!

Hope all is well with you, and that we get to catch up at some point soon.

James

Sep 27, 2008
david nigel flynn

as my recently updated barista exchange profile states- the phoenix done risen. It's eagerly awaiting your visit and approval...which I guess makes it sound more like a puppy.

Oct 6, 2008
Mike Sala

Aa-ron, I miss you, also I want my fucking origin pic from the CCCDCTC, I need a new barista exchange/facebook foto...duh. Also, I can't wait for you to come back to the District; I know you don't like crossing the river, but you're gonna have to deal with it. Also, there's a DC latte art throwdown on Thursday, I'm not sure if I should compete...any advice, after all, you birthed me.

Oct 6, 2008
Mike Sala

Thanks, Aa-ron, you're the best.

Oct 7, 2008
Mike Sala

So, I'll be in Philadelphia next weekend to get some furniture from the rents, but I want to stop by Spruce St on Sat if you'll be there, what hours are you working?

Oct 31, 2008
Steve MacDowall

Hello Aaron, greetings from Canada - Steve

Dec 1, 2008
Aida Batlle

Hey there! Thank you so much for your message. I am glad you are enjoying the Grand Reserve, it is very special this year. Take care...

Dec 1, 2008