Reviews for JBC Coffee Roasters

Crisply sweet-tart. Cocoa nib, pink grapefruit, pomegranate, hazelnut, cedar in aroma and cup. Bright, juicy acidity; crisp, lightly satiny mouthfeel. Finish centers on notes of cocoa nib and pomegranate with undertones of pink grapefruit.

Brightly sweet-tart, floral-toned. Magnolia, ume plum, candycap mushroom, amber, lemon balm in aroma and cup. High-toned, juicy acidity; vibrant, silky mouthfeel. Exceptionally long, coherent finish.

Deeply sweet, cocoa-toned. Cocoa nib, lilac, black cherry, fresh-cut oak, brown sugar in aroma and cup. Balanced structure with brisk acidity; full, syrupy mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to cocoa nib and brown sugar with lilac undertones.

Richly sweet, deeply spice-toned. Cinnamon, clove, dark chocolate, pie cherry, sandalwood in aroma and cup. Bright, balanced acidity; full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. The finish consolidates to notes of dark and clove with undertones of sandalwood.

Richly sweet-tart. Blackberry compote, cocoa nib, toffee, lemon verbena, cedar in aroma and cup. Especially lively, juicy-bright acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. Toffee and blackberry notes center the long finish.

Deep-toned, richly chocolaty. Dark chocolate, date, narcissus, almond, brown sugar in aroma and cup. Sweet, balanced acidity; very full, creamy mouthfeel. Sweet-toned finish with notes of dark chocolate and almond.

Floral-toned, richly sweet-savory. Violet, elderberry, sandalwood, dark chocolate, sugarcane in aroma and cup. Juicy, bright acidity; full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Resonantly floral finish supported by sandalwood and dark chocolate.

Intensely aromatic, very complex. Grape must, pistachio, petunia, frankincense, tangerine zest in aroma and cup. Balanced, bright acidity; plush, velvety mouthfeel. Rich-toned, multi-layered finish.

Richly nutty, deep-toned. Hazelnut cookie, alyssum, butterscotch, mandarin orange, alyssum in aroma and cup. Savory-tart acidity; delicate, silky-smooth mouthfeel. Crisply, very sweet nut-toned finish.

Multi-layered, enigmatic. Tart citrus, myrrh, fresh-cut sugar cane, alyssum, pistachio in aroma and cup. Lively, very juicy acidity; vibrant, silky-smooth mouthfeel. Floral-toned, harmonious and coherent finish.

A classic Yirgacheffe cup, balanced and bright, with notes of stone fruit, cocoa nib, and citrus throughout — harmonious, integrated, and lyrically juicy.

Sweetly tart, very fruity. Watermelon candy, dried lychee, cocoa nib, oak, Meyer lemon zest in aroma and cup. Lively, bright acidity; crisp, satiny mouthfeel. Very long, flavor-laden, rich-toned finish.

Richly fruit-toned. Blackberry jam, dark chocolate, marjoram, freesia, fresh-cut oak in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart with fruity acidity; crisp, satiny mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to notes of blackberry and marjoram.

Delicately fruity, richly floral-toned. Froot Loops cereal, crimson lily, cocoa nib, tangerine zest, bay leaf in aroma and cup. Delicate juicy acidity; silky-smooth mouthfeel. Lily and cocoa nib support a crisply fruity finish.

Evaluated as espresso. Chocolaty, fruity, nutty. Dark chocolate, hazelnut butter, pomegranate, marjoram, cedar in aroma and small cup. Crisply satiny mouthfeel; richly chocolaty, nut-toned finish. In three parts milk, a trifecta of dark chocolate, hazelnut and pomegranate resonate in balanced harmony.

Sweetly chocolaty and nut-toned. Baking chocolate, almond brittle, gardenia, cherry soda, cedar in aroma and cup. Gentle, round acidity; full, creamy mouthfeel. Chocolaty, almondy finish.

Wildly expressive, richly compelling. Blackberry jam, sweet cream, frankincense, honeysuckle, dried pineapple in aroma and cup. Wine-like, very juicy, integrated acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. Very long, very complex finish that leads with notes of wild blackberry and frankincense.

Delicate, complex, high-toned. Bergamot, plumeria, lemongrass, cocoa nib, dried apricot in aroma and cup. Juicy, balanced acidity; exceptionally silky mouthfeel. The finish fulfills the promise of the cup, carrying forward all of the flavor and aroma notes.

Brewed in a Toddy Small-Batch Artisan Brewer and evaluated chilled. Balanced, sweetly bright. Honeysuckle, tamarind, mulberry, cedar, orange zest in aroma and cup. Lightly plump, satiny mouthfeel; crisply sweet finish. With milk, complex and resonant, with honeysuckle and mulberry highlights.

Fruit-driven, deeply sweet. Dried raspberry, dark chocolate, wisteria, wild honey, a hint of wine barrel in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart, high-toned acidity; full, syrupy mouthfeel. The finish centers around notes of raspberry and wisteria with a continuing hint of wine barrel.