~ Brothers by Birth - Espresso by Choice
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At the end of the day its for everyone who wants a killer brew ~ full flavoured sugary goodness, the technique from the heart ~ and some really tasty, simple food.
The Gowtys could be described as many things, however the best description is family, with four surviving generations still causing havoc on a daily basis.
We are proud of our heritage and the inbuilt resourcefulness that has been passed down from our early settler forebears, who worked the land, fought the wars, succeeded in commerce and contributed to the development of this country as ordinary hard working people.
The brothers are a diverse group of siblings in both personality and skills.
Having experienced living in; three states of Australia, North America, Asia as well as travelled worldwide.
Prior to brother espresso they have toiled in Her Majesties Services, printed wine labels for the world, designed hotels, back packed Europe and North America and administered in childcare and insurance.
Brother Espresso was born when members of the Gowty family came to a similar crossroad.
Over a few fine ales they were discussing the need for a new challenge, one where they could control their own destiny. Under these circumstances most things seem possible.
After a visit to Melbourne we discovered a coffee culture that appealed, and it was thought that something similar could born in the debris of the heritage listed Watsons Plumbing Building that we discovered in Margaret Street. Over a 6 month period with the help of family, friends and understanding associates we hand built the Margaret Street space from the ground up.
Despite giving the space a soul, on opening day there were some seriously nervous brothers, mothers fathers and spouses hoping that "they would come" and keep comming.
Our fears were soon allayed and we discovered that our commonsense approach to coffee and simple affordable food offerings were what our customers were looking for.
Each year since we have added a new and different brother espresso cafe; Wickham House (CBD), Riding Road (Bulimba) and our Roastery Cafe in Warry St (Fortitude Valley).
Our aim is to provide good coffee and food in a comfortable environment at an affordable price.
We don't always get it right, but we find that our customers are forgiving and accept what we are about,
Where to next ?
Brother Espresso Menu
~ Utterly Mind Roasting ~
Why Fifth Battery?
It is as simple as our Grand Father E.G. Gowty was drafted to the 5th Battery 2/2 Heavy Anit-aircraft Regiment and remained with the Battery until the end of the war. Without family you have nothing!
We are the newest roaster on the block and have serious passion for coffee.
A while back we set out to create a new place which differs form our other coffee bars the result is Fifth Battery Coffee Roasters. A roasting works were we can share our joy and excitement for great coffees.
By sourcing, securing and roasting small batches we are able to lay a great foundation for our coffees.
Regular roasting and continual cupping to ensure that our blends and single origins always perform at their optimum for us in house and for you at home.
On the front line representing Fifth Battery Coffee Roasters is a Diedrich 12kg In Store Coffee Roaster, Synesso Sabre and Mazzer Grinders.
Fifth Battery Coffee Roasters Menu
~ Davids' Cold Brew Coffee Extract ~
Gently brewed from Fifth Battery roasted beans on a daily basis. The cold-brew process extracts the coffee bean's delicious flavour and eliminates much of the acidity, producing a bold, super-smooth coffee extract.
During the cold-brew process, time replaces heat.
Cold-brewing ground beans produces a coffee that is naturally low in acid - approximately 67% less acidic than coffee brewed by conventional hot-brew methods.
A roasted coffee bean contains many compounds that are extracted during the brewing process. Some of those compounds, including certain oils and fatty acids, are soluble only at a high temperature.
During the cold brew process, coffee beans are never exposed to high temperature.
Cold water brewing extracts the delicious flavour compounds (and some of the caffeine) from coffee beans, but leaves behind some of the bitter oils and biting fatty acids. These are the same bitter acids and fatty oils that surface to the top of your hot cup of coffee, and give hot-brewed coffee that familiar 'bite' (thus the reason that some 8 out of 10 people attempt to soften the acidic taste by adding milk to their coffee).
The cold-brew process creates a balanced and distinctively smooth coffee.
~ Serving Instructions ~
Davids' Cold Brew Coffee Extract produces a naturally low acid, bold yet smooth coffee concentrate that may be refrigerated for up to 21 days without noticeable deterioration in taste or freshness. And, importantly, there's no waste.
Davids' can be made one glass at a time simply by adding cold water or milk over ice.
We recommend a ratio of (1) one part coffee concentrate to (2) two parts water, milk.
One of the benefits of using the Davids' system is that you can mix to taste (make it as strong or as weak as you prefer).
You can sweeten to taste by adding a liquid sweetener such as Agave Syrup.
~ Brother Espresso House Blend ~
The House Blend offers subtle spice, deep cocoa body, citrus and stone fruit finish.
Country...
Papua New Guinea Bunum Wo Estate
Nicaraguan Santa Rita Estate
Guatemalan HueHuetenango
Ethiopian Yirgacheffe
~ Fifth Battery Seasonal Blend ~
The Seasonal Blend offers light zesty aroma with high floral notes.
Clear sweet cup with hints of orange and
honey. Medium bodied with a lingering
caramel finish.
Country...
Costa Rica Tarrazu
Ethiopian Yirgacheffe
We recommend you allow our coffees to degas and rest a minimum of 7 days after the date of roast in the original sealed bag at room temperature before use.
Store it in a dark place away from heat, moisture or light.
Coffee starts to loose its sweetness and aroma after 3-4 weeks, make sure you use it before it is too late.
~ Brother Espresso Watson's Building ~
Find: 127 Margaret Street Brisbane City Queensland 4000
Visit: Weekdays 7am - 4pm
Closed Weekends
Closed Public Holidays
~ Brother Espresso Wickham House ~
Find: 155 Wickham Terrace Brisbane City Queensland 4000
Visit: Weekdays 6.30am - 3pm
Closed Weekends
Closed Public Holidays
~ Brother Espresso Bulimba ~
Find: 358 Riding Road Bulimba Queensland 4171
Visit: Weekdays 7am - 4pm
Weekends 7am - 2pm
Closed Public Holidays
~ Brother Espresso Windsor ~
Find: 110 Maygar Street Windsor Queensland 4030
Visit: Weekdays 7am - 4pm
Weekends 7am - 2pm
Closed Public Holidays
~ Fifth Battery Coffee Roasters ~
Find: 23 Warry Street Fortitude Valley Queensland 4006
Visit: Weekdays 7am -4pm
Saturday - 8am -2pm
Closed Sunday
Closed Public Holidays
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~ Brother Espresso Pty Ltd ~
Write: drink@brotherespresso.com.au
Call: (07) 3852 5396
Fax: (07) 3852 5356
~ Brother Espresso Watson's Building ~
Write: watson@brotherespresso.com.au
Call: (07) 3003 1346
Fax: (07) 3003 1347
~ Brother Espresso Wickham House ~
Write: wickham@brotherespresso.com.au
~ Brother Espresso Bulimba ~
Write: bulimba@brotherespresso.com.au
Call: (07) 3395 6553
Fax: (07) 3395 6993
~ Brother Espresso Windsor ~
Write: windsor@brotherespresso.com.au
Call: (07) 3861 0040
Fax: (07) 3861 0080
~ Fifth Battery Coffee Roasters ~
Write: roast@fifthbattery.com.au
Call: (07) 3852 5396
Fax: (07) 3852 5356