Flying Goat Coffee
Nicaragua 15 de Septiembre Organic
Roaster Location: | Healdsburg, California |
Coffee Origin: | San Juan de Rio Coco region, Nicaragua |
Roast Level: | Medium |
Agtron: | 50/56 |
Review Date: | August 2004 |
Aroma: | 8 |
Acidity: | 7 |
Body: | 7 |
Flavor: | 8 |
Blind Assessment
Roundly and sweetly pungent aroma, rich with walnut and cherry-toned chocolate. Simplifies slightly in the cup, but remains buoyant and cherry-toned, a giggly, meadowy sort of coffee. Light-footed but rich finish.
Notes
This certified organically grown coffee was awarded a rating of 86 by an international jury at the 2004 Nicaragua Cup of Excellence competition, making it the14th highest coffee in the competition. SHG, Strictly High Grown, is the highest grade of Guatemalan coffee. Flying Goat Coffee is a leading boutique retail/wholesale roaster located in the wine country of northern California. Visit
Who Should Drink It
Lovers of fruity brandies.
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This review originally appeared in the August, 2004 tasting report: Nicaragua: Sweet, Round and Progressive