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International Rank: #135 out of 1130
United States Rank: #83 out of 625
Massachusetts Rank: #14 out of 71

Barismo

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Rated 4.45 stars out of 5

4.45(6)

6 ratings
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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barismo is a coffee roaster & retailer founded in 2008 in Arlington, MA. Famous in Boston area for cold brew.

Barismo is a coffee roaster from Arlington, MA United States. We have 5 cataloged roasts with 6 total reviews with a score of 4.45.

5 roasts

Name Roast Level Bean Source
Rated 4.75 stars out of 5

4.75(2)

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Rated 5 stars out of 5

5.00(1)

Medium DarkInternational Blend
Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

4.50(1)

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Rated 4 stars out of 5

4.00(1)

-International Blend
Rated 4 stars out of 5

4.00(1)

Light MediumAfrican Blend

Top Reviews(6)

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    Victoria S-C

    603 roasts rated, avg score of 4.32

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Average

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Acidity

    Consistent, smooth, easy to drink, not too bitter, often too dark for me, but this is light. For cold brew, which I dont typically like, a 5.
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    Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1471 roasts rated, avg score of 4.30

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Average

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Aroma

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Finish

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Flavor

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Acidity

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Balance

    Well, over the past 10 years Ive possibly consumed more Barismo than any other roaster, guzzling their cold brew for years. But I had never had their espresso. I know its a seasonal, but this was special. A massive crema, syrupy mouthfeel, and big flavors of chocolate, blackberry, and roasted walnut. It was so good I would have gladly had another right away.

    Cupping Method:In my car, Doppio from Studio Cafe in Woburn

    1 year ago·See more from Theo
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    Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1471 roasts rated, avg score of 4.30

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Average

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Aroma

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Finish

    Rated 5 stars out of 5

    5.00 - Flavor

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Acidity

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Balance

    One of the best cold brews in New England for sure. A few of us coffee connoisseurs in Lincoln, MA actually drive in for it and pick it up for each other. Fruity, balanced, clean, crisp. It's heaven on a summer day.

    Cupping Method:Cold brew from shop, multiple tries (we drive into Arlington to get it)

    1 year ago·See more from Theo
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    Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1471 roasts rated, avg score of 4.30

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Average

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Finish

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Flavor

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Acidity

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Balance

    Light, fruity, smooth cold brew. Maybe dangerously chuggable. Hadnt previously seen Cold Still? but this can tasted very fresh. Maybe a little crisper than the tap version I had earlier in the week from Barismo store. And definitely crisper than the corporate version I enjoyed in the office for many years.

    Cupping Method:Can purchased from Barismo in Arlington

    1 year ago·See more from Theo
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    Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1471 roasts rated, avg score of 4.30

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Average

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Aroma

    Rated 4.5 stars out of 5

    4.50 - Finish

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Flavor

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Acidity

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Balance

    Interesting. I tried this blind and thought African/Central American blend. Very drinkable, very smooth, very fruity. A lot of apple and white grape. Plesant black tea accent throughout. Nice mouthfeel and clean finish. I dont get tons of complexity, but a nice coffee you'd be happy with any day of the week.

    Cupping Method:Pourover from Barismo store in Arlington, MA

    1 year ago·See more from Theo
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    Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1471 roasts rated, avg score of 4.30

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Average

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Aroma

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Finish

    Rated 3.5 stars out of 5

    3.50 - Flavor

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Acidity

    Rated 4 stars out of 5

    4.00 - Balance

    This is a very easy-to-drink African blend, especially once cool, that is very smooth. I don't get a lot of complexity, and there may be some lingering notes some folks one like (but they are very light). Something like a grapefruit rind or licorice. The licorice to me was a hint of black, not red as Barismo's tasting notes indicated. I think you have to be a specialty coffee flavor squinter to pick it up. The acidity and complexity are on the low side. Reminds me of a solid breakfast blend in a lot of ways.

    Cupping Method:Pourover at Barismo in Arlington

    1 year ago·See more from Theo