Coffee PIF! - CLOSED
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Wow! Very generous. I'm in for the Brazil /Dark.
I'm in for the Rwanda, thanks for the opportunity Doak!
Awesome. I'm in.
Count me in for the Rwanda medium. But if I win I'd like to also buy a Bag of the Brazilian. If that's an option.
Thanks - great Pif!
Count me in for the Rwanda medium. But if I win I'd like to also buy a Bag of the Brazilian. If that's an option.
Thanks - great Pif!
What a great PIF Doak. I'm not in.
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It does my heart good to see such a response.
No takers on the decaf, huh? Go figure.
I'll announce the winner tomorrow, so there's still time to get in!
No takers on the decaf, huh? Go figure.
I'll announce the winner tomorrow, so there's still time to get in!
Regarding the grind, I think most people here would prefer whole beans, don't you?
Yes whole bean unless otherwise specified would be my assumption
NOT IN, but a great idea for a PIF. Thanks for your generosity, [MENTION=92373]TexLaw[/MENTION].
I've roasted the first two varieties before, and they are both great tasting coffees. The winner is in for a treat.
I've roasted the first two varieties before, and they are both great tasting coffees. The winner is in for a treat.
I am in, I'd try the Rwanda Coffee Villages if I got to pick.
I'm so in! Columbian Inza dark. Awesome PIF, thanks!
Sure, I like a free cup of Joe.
I'm also a fan of things Brazilian, so I'll go with that one when I win.
Thanks for the PIF
I'm also a fan of things Brazilian, so I'll go with that one when I win.
Thanks for the PIF
I'm in, always up for trying good coffee. Brazilian dark would be my preference.
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Alright, folks. The random number generator has spoken, and the winner is [MENTION=107672]brianjc[/MENTION]! 
Congratulations! I'll get a sack of the Brazil off to you as soon as I get it in my hot, little hands!
Thank you, everyone who came in. This was fun!
Congratulations! I'll get a sack of the Brazil off to you as soon as I get it in my hot, little hands!
Thank you, everyone who came in. This was fun!
Thank you [MENTION=92373]TexLaw[/MENTION] for a great PIF and congratulations to [MENTION=107672]brianjc[/MENTION].
Time for a review of the Brazil Carmo de Minas in the Full City dark roast....
First of all, thanks for this most generous PIF!
We grinded the beans to a medium ground and then brewed it in a French Press for about 5 minutes. The coffee had a strong bloom indicating freshness. The aroma was very strong.
I would agree with the description that this coffee has a smoothness of it that is missing in a lot of other dark roasts. There was a hint of toastiness at the end, but nothing like the bitterness that you would associate with over-roasted Starbucks coffees. This is a quality product.
My wife and I both strongly prefer dark roasts and french roasts. Our ideal is a very dark roast that only has a hint of bitterness. Typically, we prefer our coffees to be a darker roast than this. In fact, had this been a blind tasting, we would have assumed that this is a medium roast. We are going to experiment with different brewing times and grounding methods to see if we can coax a touch of bitterness and "roastiness" out of it. For those who like smooth medium roasts, this is worth trying. This is ideal for those who like medium-dark roasts.
If our impressions change as we experiment with different brewing techniques, I'll update the review. It usually takes a few brews to "dial in" the coffee to our preferences.
Thanks again!
Brian
First of all, thanks for this most generous PIF!
We grinded the beans to a medium ground and then brewed it in a French Press for about 5 minutes. The coffee had a strong bloom indicating freshness. The aroma was very strong.
I would agree with the description that this coffee has a smoothness of it that is missing in a lot of other dark roasts. There was a hint of toastiness at the end, but nothing like the bitterness that you would associate with over-roasted Starbucks coffees. This is a quality product.
My wife and I both strongly prefer dark roasts and french roasts. Our ideal is a very dark roast that only has a hint of bitterness. Typically, we prefer our coffees to be a darker roast than this. In fact, had this been a blind tasting, we would have assumed that this is a medium roast. We are going to experiment with different brewing times and grounding methods to see if we can coax a touch of bitterness and "roastiness" out of it. For those who like smooth medium roasts, this is worth trying. This is ideal for those who like medium-dark roasts.
If our impressions change as we experiment with different brewing techniques, I'll update the review. It usually takes a few brews to "dial in" the coffee to our preferences.
Thanks again!
Brian
I prefer 6-7 days off the roast, might be why you are getting that "toasty" finish. Most roasters say 3, my taste buds say otherwise. The expansive bloom most likely with outgassing, just a guess, would tell me that you are only a few days off the roast. Congratulations on the PIF and thanks for the review.
~Royce
~Royce
