Bully Brew Blog

Have you ever wondered where decaffeinated coffee beans come from? There’s not a decaf coffee plant - all coffee beans contain caffeine unless they go through one of the following processes:  Ethyl Acetate (EA): There's a natural substance found in bananas that can also be made when sugars are fermented, called ethyl acetate. This substance can be isolated and used like a cleaner...

“Hi! Thanks for stopping at Bully Brew! What can I get for ya today?” asks a cheerful voice from the drive-thru speaker. You place your order and pull around the side of the building. As the drive-thru window slides open, the smiling face of a cheerful, curly-haired girl pops out. Meet Shelby.  Shelby is the manager of Bully Brew Coffee Veterans in Fargo,...

The first day of school is around the corner bringing a frenzy of activity. Parents shop with their kids to pick out school supplies and a ‘First Day Back’ outfit. Classrooms are scrubbed and prepped. Teachers review their lesson plans for the coming year. Parents, teachers, and kids exhibit a varying array of emotions: Cheers, tears, and everything in between. School provides structure...

Coffee has been around for a very long time. From its beginnings until now, the industry has continuously changed as consumers' views of coffee have evolved. Let’s take a look: First off, let's talk about the beginning. Coffee was really only for the very wealthy until the 1800s and early 1900s, when it began to be mass produced. It became more accessible, and...

Ever wonder where the name “Bully Brew” came from? I PROMISE we do not bully anyone - we actually do the exact opposite! To tell the story, let me first introduce you to the owner and tell you how it all started. Meet Sandi Luck, a lifelong coffee lover who was inspired by her great Grandma Verke. Taking after her Great Grandma Verke,...

Each Monday, our core leadership team participates in their weekly ritual: the Monday Morning Core Leadership Meeting. The team fills their coffee, packs their bags, and makes their way to “The Cloud”, the upstairs meeting room, where they will spend the next hour and a half sharing updates and strategizing to help steer the company in a positive direction.  The team gathers around...