Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
Guatemala Finca La Bolsa
| Roaster Location: | San Diego, California |
| Coffee Origin: | Huehuetenango growing region, Guatemala |
| Roast Level: | Medium |
| Agtron: | 50/69 |
| Est. Price: | $20.00/12 ounces |
| Review Date: | October 2015 |
| Aroma: | 8 |
| Acidity: | 7 |
| Body: | 9 |
| Flavor: | 8 |
| Aftertaste: | 8 |
Blind Assessment
Mild, spicy, cocoa-toned. Sweet cocoa, raisin, oak, cumin, lily-like flowers in aroma and cup. Soft, backgrounded acidity; full, densely syrupy mouthfeel. The wood-toned spice notes carry into a sweet finish.
Notes
Maragogipe (Maragojipe in Spanish; also spelled Maragogype) is a variety of Arabica first discovered growing near the Brazilian town of the same name. It is a seldom-grown, low-yielding variety that produces enormous beans. Based in the San Diego area, Bird Rock Coffee Roasters is a retailer and wholesaler focused on organic and socially responsible coffees; it was awarded the “2012 Micro Roaster of the Year” title from Roast Magazine. Visit www.birdrockcoffee.com or call 858-551-1707 for more information.
Who Should Drink It
Aficionados curious about the rare, huge-beaned Maragogipe variety of Arabica. This version displays unusually full mouthfeel and a sweet, spice-and-flowers wood character.
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