Offering two exclusive lots this season, these are not just any Bob-O-Link coffees. They boast higher cup scores, richer flavor diversity, superior traceability, and utmost freshness. These special lots come from individual or multi-family farms, elevating them above the standard co-op blends.
Tasting Notes: Ranging from light to dark roast, the fruitier of the two lots showcases a vibrant mix of citric and predominantly red fruit tones, offering a sweet and slightly wild profile. At lighter roasts, you’ll enjoy a fruit-forward cup with a sweet edge and a hint of lemony acidity, finishing with a boozy, nutty touch. As the roast deepens, classic nutty flavors emerge along with semi-sweet chocolate and a hint of smoke if pushed further. The fruitiness lingers subtly in the background through medium to dark roasts.
Roasting Notes: These beans are easy to roast, despite being a bit chaff-heavy, and yield a consistent result when naturally processed. The best cup characteristics are found at medium roasts, featuring a hint of fruit, rich nutty flavors, and a unique hint of African spice. For optimal results, a rest period of a couple of days is recommended for lighter roasts.
Michel Bacetti, a small-scale farmer from the mountainous Caconde area in the Mogiana region, crafts coffee that rivals the boutique productions of Colombia. His farm, São José, part of a community that embraces environmental stewardship, specializes in a natural processed 100% red catuai variety. This coffee is noted for its bright, fruity acidity with flavors of lychee, strawberry, toasted coconut, dark chocolate, and citrus zest.
Michel represents the fourth generation of his family in coffee farming and is a pioneer in sustainable practices, reducing herbicide use and protecting local water sources in the Boa Vista community. Red catuaí, a Brazilian cultivar developed in 1949 and widely produced since the 1970s, is a testament to Brazil’s rich coffee heritage, blending the qualities of several heritage beans to create a uniquely flavorful experience.
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Nudging into the onset of the “second crack,” our Woodland Roast balances reduced acidity with emerging sweetness, a testament to the natural sugars caramelizing. This roast goes beyond the edge of light and veers towards medium, embodying Fish Lake Coffee’s ideal roast level for a broad array of beans.
Entering the realm of the “second crack,” the Twilight Roast sees the coffee’s original acidity waning, replaced by a burgeoning sweetness and a richer body. This roast marks the beginning of a roast-dominant flavor, subtly overshadowing the bean’s inherent notes.
As the “second crack” diminishes, the Midnight Roast pushes boundaries, where the coffee’s nuanced and aromatic traits give way to robust profiles of caramel, chocolate, and dark fruits, enveloped in a dark, bold essence. It’s the pinnacle of our dark roast recommendation, offering a hearty, full-bodied experience with a narrowed flavor spectrum.
The Eclipse Roast ventures into the extreme, with beans darkened to a very deep brown, bordering on charred. This intensity is not for every coffee or every palate, as it prominently features the roast itself, eclipsing the bean’s original flavors. While some may seek this bold, singular taste, we approach this degree with caution, favoring its use sparingly.
“Fish Lake Coffee has truly raised the bar for home-roasted coffee. The care and precision they put into selecting and roasting their beans are evident in the quality of coffee they produce. It's robust, flavorful, and consistently delightful. I've tried many brands, but nothing compares to the freshness and depth of flavor I get from Fish Lake Coffee. A must-try for coffee lovers!”
