Alpen Sierra Coffee Roasters
Sumatra Mandheling
| Roaster Location: | Lake Tahoe, California |
| Roast Level: | NA |
| Agtron: | / |
| Review Date: | February 1999 |
| Aroma: | 7 |
| Acidity: | 5 |
| Body: | 6 |
| Flavor: | 6 |
Blind Assessment
Distinctive but limited. The strength of the cup is a powerfully smoky, carbony center with pleasing hints of dry chocolate. Little sweetness or range, however, making it a bit of a Johnny-one-note (though it's a rather exotic note).
Notes
Distinctive, but limited. Its strength is a powerfully smoky, carbony center with hints of dry chocolate. Little sweetness or range, however. Alpen Sierra is a small artisan roaster and retailer founded in 1991 in Lake Tahoe.
Who Should Drink It
A good choice for those who prefer Conrad to Proust.
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This review originally appeared in the February, 1999 tasting report: New Crop Sumatra Coffees
