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darthKOTOR
Sacramento, Ca
18 Posts


Hey all, I work a certain coffee shop(the big green one) and we get free coffee/tea every week to take home and enjoy. I don't drink coffee much, so I was wondering what you guys would recommend getting to bring home, cold steep, and brew with!
Also, I might be able to ship coffee beans to other brewers if you are interested. 




Posted 34 days ago.

Symbiotic
Denver
2 Posts


I'd say use your professional judgement. What coffee would you recommend to a customer who doesn't normally drink coffee? What coffee would you say is universally enjoyed the most? Try cold brewing some at work and finding out what tastes good.



Posted 34 days ago.

ingoogni
nl
314 Posts


As a stout already has plenty of roast go for one of the milder roasted one that still have a full and creamy taste. I'm quite fond of Celebes/Makassar and slowly roast it my self in a wok.




Posted 34 days ago.

darthKOTOR
Sacramento, Ca
18 Posts


I am a real fan of our Casi Ciello, which has some serious chocolate notes already. I might have to brew a stout this week!



Posted 34 days ago.

Pozzska
Valley City, OH
12 Posts


(Commercial roaster here) I used a Rwandan coffee in a coffee porter a while back, came out really well, even got a tiny hint of fruit to carry into the beer.  So, don't be afraid to try something "out there"

Sulawesi or Indonesion for an earthy/herbal flavor
Dry Process Ethiopian or Tanzanian for a fruity note
Brazilian for a nutty flavor

(these are all generalized, of course you can have coffee from those regions without the aforementioned characteristics)




Posted 34 days ago.

darthKOTOR
Sacramento, Ca
18 Posts


I just have to wonder, how did you get into that field? I have never met a commercial roaster before. 



Posted 34 days ago.

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