Currently Drinking - what's perking you up at the moment

Hodors Appletart · 23-04-2020 9:11am #1

I see this type of thread in a couple of other forums (what are you watching, what are you drinking etc)

I thought it would be a good idea for here

Might be good to include a link if people want to buy, and paste the description in case the coffee goes off the site

I'm currently enjoying a bag of this

Link

Costa Rica Volcan Azul
Region: Grecia, Central Valley
Variety: Caturra
Process: Natural
Altitude: 1500 - 1750 masl

I'm making this Aeropress, about 62g/l or thereabouts

It's great, some lovely sharp acidity and some sweetness too

Squidgy Black · 23-04-2020 11:02am

Bailies have really knocked it out of the park with the microlots they've been getting it in, currently using This for filter and rotating between chemex/v60/kalita at 60g/l

Ethiopia Yabitu Koba
Region: Guji, Uraga
Variety: Heirloom
Process: Washed
Altitude: 2160-2320 masl
Tasting: Apricot, Pomegranate & Chamomile Tea

On espresso, gone back to Square Mile Sweetshop https://www.vicecoffeeinc.com/products/sweetshop-espresso, I've been pulling a little bit longer at 18g in 40g out in about 30-35 seconds.

Hodors Appletart · 23-04-2020 11:43am

I had that Yabitu Koba a month or two ago (microlot sub), really good stuff. They had a Burundi coffee not long ago too that was just amazing.

I also have Sweetshop and a Red Brick there too which I rotate on a daily basis for an Americano in the afternoon, love them both.

Hodors Appletart · 13-05-2020 11:09am

I have a bag of Red Brick from Square Mile that I keep frozen in smaller amounts.

It's a bloody good coffee that I drink 14g/60ml espresso

£10.50 for 350g plus delivery makes it probably unfeasible to get by itself but it's really damn good the mouthfeel is almost unbelievably creamy.

sioda · 13-05-2020 11:20am

The Galway roast purely coz they popped on my insta feed and wanted to support another coffee supplier.

Mild middle of the road nothing too special

Gooey Looey · 13-05-2020 1:21pm

Fusion blend from Art of coffee, Carrick on Shannon is my regular brew. It's also my local so I can usually order and collect

https://artofcoffee.ie/product/fusion-blend/

Enrico Palazzo · 14-05-2020 11:29am

Hodors Appletart wrote: »

I have a bag of Red Brick from Square Mile that I keep frozen in smaller amounts.

It's a bloody good coffee that I drink 14g/60ml espresso

£10.50 for 350g plus delivery makes it probably unfeasible to get by itself but it's really damn good the mouthfeel is almost unbelievably creamy.

That's only under €11 for 250g shipping included. I'm now waiting for SM's Muungano natural. The washed version of it was even better than the Burundi Ntarambo that you mentioned earlier.

Bluefoam · 14-05-2020 1:05pm

I ordered Kaph Blend at 5.00pm yesterday. It arrived today at 12.45. Thats incredible.

The roast date is 7th...

smelly sock · 14-05-2020 1:06pm

Lidl doing a nice Barista style instant coffee. 4 euros a tin is a bit pricey for Lidl but nothing in comparison to nescafe etc.

Technocentral · 14-05-2020 2:02pm

Just got 2 250g beans of my go to SAM in Cloudpicker on Pearse Street, roast date May 12th having a cup now made in my Delonghi Dedica, gorgeously chocolatey, cheers all!

J_E · 14-05-2020 8:15pm

West Cork Coffee- El Salvador El Pepeton Natural.

Honestly one of the nicest beans I've used for espresso in the longest time.

sioda · 14-05-2020 9:56pm

Technocentral wrote: »

Just got 2 250g beans of my go to SAM in Cloudpicker on Pearse Street, roast date May 12th having a cup now made in my Delonghi Dedica, gorgeously chocolatey, cheers all!

Sam is good stuff. Cafe down here uses it as their main coffee have bought it a few times

megaten · 18-05-2020 3:49pm

I really like the Los Alpes beans in coffee angel at the moment.

Damo 2k9 · 19-05-2020 10:24am

I recently got a bag of Eighty Nine (JJ Darboven) No. 1 and I was seriously surprised by it. Was gone in a couple of days, the family loved it. Really nice coffee, at only €6 for 250g its a bargain.

Hodors Appletart · 19-05-2020 12:03pm

Damo 2k9 wrote: »

I recently got a bag of Eighty Nine (JJ Darboven) No. 1 and I was seriously surprised by it. Was gone in a couple of days, the family loved it. Really nice coffee, at only €6 for 250g its a bargain.

I've had a coffee from these guys in the past

This One

It's pretty good and probably my wife's favourite coffee.

I also used it in a Breakfast Stout I brewed, and it was excellent in that.

Damo 2k9 · 19-05-2020 1:59pm

Hodors Appletart wrote: »

I've had a coffee from these guys in the past

This One

It's pretty good and probably my wife's favourite coffee.

I also used it in a Breakfast Stout I brewed, and it was excellent in that.

Yeah, I'm really impressed by it. Roasted in Dun Laoghaire it is, ill admit my brother in law works for the service team but I was surprised at how cheap the coffee is.

They have a fairly decent range of blends too.

Technocentral · 19-05-2020 2:26pm

Damo 2k9 wrote: »

Yeah, I'm really impressed by it. Roasted in Dun Laoghaire it is, ill admit my brother in law works for the service team but I was surprised at how cheap the coffee is.

They have a fairly decent range of blends too.

What shops sell it?

Damo 2k9 · 19-05-2020 2:28pm

Technocentral wrote: »

What shops sell it?

JJ Darboven in DL sell it themselves, as well as their online shop.

Or do you mean coffee shops?

Technocentral · 19-05-2020 2:43pm

Damo 2k9 wrote: »

JJ Darboven in DL sell it themselves, as well as their online shop.

Or do you mean coffee shops?

No just meant if beans were available to try without going to Dun Laoghaire or ordering online.

Hodors Appletart · 19-05-2020 2:49pm

Damo 2k9 wrote: »

ill admit my brother in law works for the service team

ha my cousin works for the service team

wonder if it's the same bloke

mk

Damo 2k9 · 19-05-2020 3:03pm

Technocentral wrote: »

No just meant if beans were available to try without going to Dun Laoghaire or ordering online.

Not sure on what cafes sell it, sorry!

Hodors Appletart wrote: »

ha my cousin works for the service team

wonder if it's the same bloke

mk

Not the same bloke but he knows him alright, very small world.

Hodors Appletart · 05-06-2020 11:10am

Latest Bailies microlot

Link

Region: Cauca, Piendamo
Variety: Castillo
Process: Washed
Altitude: 1850-2200 masl
Tasting: Panela, Citrus & Red Fruit

I'm drinking it Aeropress 18g in 250 with medium course ground. I'm getting some juicy citrus, a bit like Square Mile Sweet Shop coffee.

I'm going to make the grind a bit finer and reduce to about 16/250

It's a nice cup as it is, but I think I can get more out of it.

Hodors Appletart · 04-07-2020 8:43am

Latest Bailies

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Farm: Sao Silvestre
Location: Serra do Salitre
Process: Natural
Varietal: Yellow Icatu & Catuai
Altitude: 1100 - 1200 masl

Aero 15g/250 Medium Grind

This is one of the best South American coffees I've had, silky smooth but some nice high acid notes too.

Bigbooty · 14-07-2020 8:35am

White Star Coffee

COLOMBIA EL AGUILA
Region: Valle del Cauca
Varietal: Caturra, Castillo, Colombia
Process: Washed
Tastes: Black Cherry, Honeydew, Plum

Link

Drinking this at the minute and it's beautiful. Lovely balanced cup with dark berry sweetness. Great example of a Colombian washed coffee. White star are really knocking things out of the park with their roasting.

Planet X · 31-07-2020 10:30am

Just had a cup of "Vincents Hospital" coffee.

Didn't taste anything at all :pac::pac::pac::pac:

caviardreams · 31-07-2020 2:31pm

I'm on the Bailies Guatemala El Limonar Strictly HB right now

It's ok - but tbh I would say this is just me, as my preferences tend to steer towards the chocolately, rounds, nutty and sweeter coffees and I'm not really getting that much with this.

Region: La Libertad, Huehuetenango
Process: Washed
Variety: Bourbon, Caturra
Altitude: 1550-1850 masl
Tasting: Macadamia, Dried Cranberry & Milk Chocolate
Aroma: Panela
Acidity/Body: Medium/Medium
https://www.bailiescoffee.com/collections/coffee-beans/products/guatemala-el-limonar-shb-1

Hodors Appletart · 09-08-2020 10:43am

Latest Bailies

Guatemala La Bella Pacamara

Region: San Agust&#237;n Acasaguastl&#225;n
Variety: Pacamara
Process: Washed
Altitude: 1450-1660 masl

Lovely bright freshness to this one, would recommend.

Hodors Appletart · 03-09-2020 10:42am

Java Republic Cactus

cactus-coffee-beans-espresso-whole-beans

I bought this when I was in the cafe in Blanchardstown the other day

Darker roast than I usually like, but the bitterness is restrained a bit. It's ok, but not as good as some other roasters.

DilD · 14-09-2020 8:01pm

Latest addition is this by Proud Mary. Very nice, highly recommend.

https://www.proudmarycoffee.com.au/products/brazil-mantiqueira-lot-2-yellow-catuai-yellow-bourbon-natural-filter-250g?variant=32382978916398

Hodors Appletart · 16-09-2020 11:31am

I have to say, this Ethopian from B&D is really very nice

it's so juicy and fruity - one of the best coffees I've drank

15/250 Medium Fine Aero - 45s Bloom; 2min brew; 45 sec press

[B]Ethiopia: Nensebo Refissa[/B]

Region: West Arsi

Washing station: Refisa, 389 farmers

Altitude: 1950masl

Coffee varieties: Welisho & Kurume

Process: Natural

Drying: Raised bed

Cupping notes: Raspberry, Lime, Floral

Hodors Appletart · 17-09-2020 9:21am

Badger & Dodo Blackwater Blend

Milk chocolate, praline, Orange

Yeah, for the money this is a solid coffee blend the orange flavour is excellent and lasts well in the aftertaste. I use it as recommenced 60g/l in an Aero

really good coffee

Regis779 · 17-09-2020 9:27am

Started drinking natural mint tea to unwind after work and classes a little, but generally enjoy black tea a lot

Hodors Appletart · 06-10-2020 11:47am

Latest in from Bailies

Brazil Sitio Nossa

Region: Poco Fundo
Variety: Catuai
Process: Natural
Altitude: 1085 masl
Aroma: Cocoa
Acidity/Body: Medium/Medium

Nice slight juiciness to this one, Brazilian Coffee is never really hitting any highs though. That said, it is a nice cup there's nothing wrong with it

15g/250 medium fine aero 2.45 brew time 45s press

caviardreams · 06-10-2020 7:25pm

Hodors Appletart wrote: »
Latest in from Bailies

Brazil Sitio Nossa
Region: Poco Fundo
Variety: Catuai
Process: Natural
Altitude: 1085 masl
Aroma: Cocoa
Acidity/Body: Medium/Medium
Nice slight juiciness to this one, Brazilian Coffee is never really hitting any highs though. That said, it is a nice cup there's nothing wrong with it

15g/250 medium fine aero 2.45 brew time 45s press

Thanks! I'm embarrassed to say on this forum that I love a good Brazilian - usually lots of chocolate and drinkable by the bucket! Might not be spectacular or unique etc. but a good old reliable if you get good quality beans imo.

Hodors Appletart · 07-10-2020 9:18am

caviardreams wrote: »

Thanks! I'm embarrassed to say on this forum that I love a good Brazilian

ah here never be embarrassed about your taste.

I mean I love metal, but can also appreciate the finer points of ABBA

DilD · 05-11-2020 10:39am

Curerntly using The Barn Test Roast and a Guatemala filter by Roasted Brown. Both excellent

caviardreams · 08-11-2020 9:56am

This is lovely - could drink it all day!
https://www.bailiescoffee.com/products/guatemala-la-providencia-microlot

Region: Santiago di Atitlan
Process: Washed
Variety: Ruiru 11
Altitude: 1600-1850 masl
Tasting: Macadamia Nut, Milk Chocolate & Lime
Aroma: Roasted Hazelnut
Acidity/Body: Medium-High/Full

Hodors Appletart · 11-11-2020 2:10pm

I'm loving this Rwandan from Bailies

[B]Rwanda Gasigati AA[/B]
Region: Rulindo
Variety: Bourbon
Process: Washed
Altitude: 1850-2450 masl

it's really complex

adrian522 · 11-11-2020 4:52pm

Took delivery of 3 bags of Badger & Dodo today.

Ordered on the 9th. Roast date is 06/11 for 2 of the bags and 04/11 for the other.

1 x Jam Jar Espresso - I love this blend, I've had it before and is one I keep goingg back to
1 x Fairy Floss - I've never had this before but have heard good things. They say it is suitable for both espresso and Filter but I'll be brewing it as espresso mainly.
1 x Ethiopia: Chelichele - This one sounds interesting. Cupping notes of Grapefruit, Jasmine, Peach, I'll be using this in filter and aeropress.

Hodors Appletart · 12-11-2020 9:07am

yeah the Fairy Floss and the Chelichele are both good coffees, Fairly Floss will have Chelichele in it.

adrian522 · 20-11-2020 2:48pm

Hodors Appletart wrote: »

yeah the Fairy Floss and the Chelichele are both good coffees, Fairly Floss will have Chelichele in it.

I haven't really loved the Jam Jar this time, I couldn't get it tasting the way I really wanted.

I've just started into the Fairy floss and must say I really like it. Really good sweetness in the cup, based off the first 1-2 shots.

joe1010 · 22-11-2020 6:06pm

Just tried a Colombian Supremo, 100% premium Colombia Arabica from Premium Coffee Company. Not bad at all if you like a not too sweet flavour

Bigbooty · 22-11-2020 7:15pm

COSTA RICA
DURAN FAMILY
Region:
West Valley
Varietal:
H3 / H17
Process:
Black Honey
Tastes:
Blackberry Lemonade, Apricot, Lychee

Honestly one of the best coffee's that I've had this year. I brewed it on the V60 and it has a lovely balanced sweetness to it. The mouthfeel is incredible and it lingers on the palate for quite some time after each sip. I know it's pricey but the quality is something else. Can't recommend this enough.

Duran Family Costa Rica

KnicksInSix · 29-11-2020 8:36pm

I stocked up for the festive season with Three Fools and Soma Christmas blends and Cork Coffee Roasters Decaf. Never tried the CCR decaf (or other beans) before outside of a takeaway coffee so I'm looking forward to it.

Hodors Appletart · 01-12-2020 11:04am

Upside Burundi, a few weeks older than I'd usually like but I decided to throw a local coffee shop a few quid last week. I've found that I've needed to up my dose from 15/250 to about 16.5/250 to get the best out of it (aero).

Lovely and juic, dark berry and a nice acidity catching your saliva glands at the back of your tongue.

I don't see it on their website at the moment.

caviardreams · 05-12-2020 9:21am

Currently on this in the clever dripper - really full bodied and a good strong coffee if anyone is in the market for one!

El Salvador - La Gloria: Washed, Bourbon

https://shop.3fe.com/product/el-salvador-la-gloria-washed-bourbon

Country: El Salvador
Farm: La Gloria
Farmer: Maria Jose Huezo and Luis Rodriguez
Variety: Bourbon
Process: Washed
Dark Chocolate, plum, treacle.

Krusty_Clown · 07-12-2020 7:05pm

After dabbling with an uninspiring order from Ponaire (Mexican Lion Boy Single - meh, Connoisseur Blend Coffee - meh, Decaf - probably the best of the few decafs I've tried), I've gone back to the Badger and Dodo Ethiopia Nensebo Refissa. You cannot, it seems, get too much of a good thing. If I had to drink one coffee for the rest of my life, this would be it. Also picked up their xmas blend and decaf and I'll try them in a few days, but it all just feels a bit pointless after the Nensebo Refissa. It's the kind of coffee that makes me want to get up earlier in the morning.

Hodors Appletart · 08-12-2020 10:00am

yeah it's amazing coffee

I got 4 bags from B&D last week, it was one of them. Xmas, Fairy Floss and a Columbian too

caviardreams · 08-12-2020 8:56pm

Just had my first try of Bell Lane's Xmas blend today - lovely - roasted 30/11 so good timing to open it now.

https://www.belllane.ie/collections/single-origin-coffee/products/christmas-release-limited-edition?variant=37292373606567

Good price point for an xmas blend too
Costa Rica

CORDILLERA DE FUEGO

Region: Piedades Sur, Alajuela

Altitude: 1600 – 1750 masl

Farmer: Luis Eduardo Campos

Variety: Caturra

Processing: Anaerobic yeast fermentation

Profile: Intense cinnamon, sweet apple, caramel

Hodors Appletart · 09-12-2020 10:13am

is it a blend or SO? that looks like SO to me

caviardreams · 09-12-2020 10:03pm

Hodors Appletart wrote: »

is it a blend or SO? that looks like SO to me

Sorry I shouldn't have said blend - it's SO alright! Most places do blends for their xmas beans so it was a slip of the keyboard

Currently Drinking - what's perking you up at the moment

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