good question -
the amount was the same, but the cold press (brother) was Seattle's Best something or another... and the hot steep was Starbucks French Roast.
That said, however, he was making what he liked, and I was making what I liked. Side by side wouldn't be fair on that - but essentially, on mine (hot steep) the flavor was still there. His was more mild when he made it, but even milder a year later. (we were together for this taste-rememberance -and he was not happy with his.)
Just when I had pretty much settled on cold brewing. The part that is swaying me is hat he was not happy with his.
I guess I have at least these two methods to try.