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Dark roast beans

  • 13-06-2017 07:36PM
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,003 ✭✭✭


    I know it's a little out of fashion at the moment, but where's a good place to get dark roast beans in Dublin these days? I used to like Java Republic's Munkey beans a lot, but I don't think they do them anymore.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,545 ✭✭✭murphyebass


    rsynnott wrote: »
    I know it's a little out of fashion at the moment, but where's a good place to get dark roast beans in Dublin these days? I used to like Java Republic's Munkey beans a lot, but I don't think they do them anymore.

    tesco used to sell lavazza beans which are dark roasted.

    To be fair any of the supermarket stuff is generally well past a medium roast.

    Not to my taste personally but if that's what you're after go for it.

    I would say though if you haven't done so already try a lighter roast as the flavour profile is vastly different to that of a dark roast bean. Nothing better than a mug of filter with a nice lightly toasted freshly ground bean.

    Over roasting imho completely kills flavour to the point of charred/burnt/cigar flavour being all you can taste.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,003 ✭✭✭rsynnott


    I would say though if you haven't done so already try a lighter roast as the flavour profile is vastly different to that of a dark roast bean. Nothing better than a mug of filter with a nice lightly toasted freshly ground bean.

    I have done, and I like it from time to time, but for my everyday coffee I prefer a darker roast (usually used to make espressos or americanos).

    One issue I've had with supermarket coffee in general is that it's often pretty old; I recently bought some Bewleys espresso beans that on closer inspection turned out to have been roasted almost a year ago...


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,175 Mod ✭✭✭✭Planet X


    Bewleys do a dark bean.
    Like a change occasionaly myself.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,089 ✭✭✭✭P. Breathnach


    I like dark roast; I don't like Bewley's or Lavazza; I am the happy possessor of a cheap palate.

    Lidl are selling dark roast coffee for less than €10 per kilo as part of their Italian week. In fact, I think they are selling 2 types. I like their 100% Arabica option, while I dislike their Arabica/Robusta mix. At the price, you might think it worth a punt.


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,175 Mod ✭✭✭✭Planet X


    Damn!!! Too late ^^^ ...:)
    Just bought a bag of Bewleys yesterday morning to bridge the gap between when my Bailies sub. arrives, posted out tomorrow.
    I'm balancing on the edge here on Bailies 2 x 250grs. / month.
    Was with Badger, not sub., but buying their 2.5 kg bags. Was lasting ages so freshness was out the door.
    2 x 250grs. / month is a hard balancing act. First World problem. I will survive......


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 927 ✭✭✭decob


    fixx is a dark roast - can be gotten at bald barista or blond cafe or online


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,175 Mod ✭✭✭✭Planet X


    Do Bailies do a dark (darker) roast bean does anyone know? Or possibly B & D? Not totally gone on my Bailies sub. lighter roast beans. I might buy a bag of dark somewhere and add to my lighter roast to give it a bit of a bang.


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,175 Mod ✭✭✭✭Planet X




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,179 ✭✭✭caviardreams


    Planet X wrote: »

    I just finished a bag of this - really nice blend imo. Not standout or unusual but a good solid brew that I can see myself using as a regular staple!


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,175 Mod ✭✭✭✭Planet X


    Ordered two bags earlier.........it's good to have a variety.


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