Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
Monkey Bite Espresso

Roaster Location: Flag of United States California

4.25(4)

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Roast Level: Medium
Bean Source Country: International Blend
Espresso

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Traits: brown sugar butterscotch apricot

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Reviews(4)

4.25(4)

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    Lori S

    20 roasts rated, avg score of 4.63

    4.50 - Average

    Great!
    5 days ago · See more from Lori
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    HD S

    15 roasts rated, avg score of 4.50

    4.50 - Average

    Also quite good
    4 days ago · See more from HD
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    Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1347 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29

    4.00 - Average

    5.00 - Aroma

    4.00 - Finish

    4.00 - Flavor

    4.00 - Acidity

    4.00 - Balance

    I experimented with this espresso a bit but never quite found a shot that really impressed me. It has a delightful chocolate aroma, both pre- and post-grind, and the bag notes of brown sugar, dried apricot, and butterscotch mostly held true once pulled as espresso. It's just doesn't come quite together. I never got a single shot of espresso I thought was outstanding though it was all OK.

    The crema was sticky and medium-bodied, offering decent complexity, though nothing extraordinary.

    It worked well in the drinks I made, and while it wasn't a standout, it got consistent, positive feedback from family visiting.

    I've heard great things about Bird Rock and hope to try more of their coffee.

    Cupping Method:I got this back from Trade and tried making this at 94, 95, and 96C.

    Traits: toffee apricot
    3 days ago · See more from Theo
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    Victoria S-C

    531 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31

    4.00 - Average

    Even with amazing foam the lattes was just good.
    3 days ago · See more from Victoria

More Details

Roast Level: Medium
Medium roast coffee balances the beans' natural flavors and the roasting process, providing a well-rounded taste profile. When selecting a medium roast, look for a balance of acidity and sweetness, with caramel, nuts, and chocolate notes and a medium body.
Bean Source Country: International Blend
International blend coffee refers to a blend of coffee beans sourced from different regions or countries worldwide. International blends combine beans with distinct flavor profiles and characteristics, resulting in a harmonious and complex cup of coffee. The quality of an international blend depends on the expertise of the coffee roaster, who carefully selects and combines beans to achieve a specific flavor and balance. Roasters who excel in crafting international blends have a deep understanding of the different growing regions, varietals, and processing methods.
Espresso
Espresso is a concentrated coffee beverage brewed by forcing hot water through finely-ground coffee beans under high pressure. It is characterized by its rich flavor and distinctive crema—the creamy layer that forms on top of the extracted process. When evaluating espresso, coffee experts often focus on key tasting characteristics such as aroma, flavor, body, and aftertaste. Aroma refers to the fragrant smells released during brewing, while flavor encompasses the coffee's overall taste profile, including notes of sweetness, bitterness, acidity, and richness. Body refers to the coffee's texture or mouthfeel, with descriptors like full-bodied, medium-bodied, or light-bodied. Aftertaste, or the finish, pertains to the lingering flavors and sensations experienced after swallowing the coffee. A well-prepared espresso is prized for its balance and complexity, combining these sensory attributes into a harmonious whole.

Best Rated Roasts of Bird Rock Coffee Roasters

Bird Rock Coffee Roasters is a coffee roaster from CA United States. We have 11 cataloged roasts with 6 total reviews with a score of 4.58.

International Rank: #82 out of 1028
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