Brandywine Coffee Roasters
Panama Intrinsic Cherry

Roaster Location: Flag of United States Wilmington, Delaware

4.50(1)

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Roast Level: Light Medium
Bean Source Country: Panama
Process: Natural
Character: Full
Acidity: Complex
Farmers: Edwin Ferrenbach
Altitude: 1400 Masl

Edwin Ferrenbach is 75 years old and has been running his 17.5-hectare farm for 35 years. He named it “Sombras del Baru” because it sits in the shade of the tallest volcano in Panama, Volcan Baru. He has a total of 50,000 coffee trees, with a mix of Catuai, Caturra, Geisha and Pacamara varieties. He employs up to 20 people in the area during harvest to achieve his high-level standards of quality, and all weeding and maintenance is performed by machete to respect the natural environment.12 of the 15 hectares are planted with 50,000 Catuai coffee trees. Here we ferment the cherry in the very same bags they come in. It is in this way our process maintains the essence of each micro-lot. The bacteria and yeast strains are unique and vary in each batch, and by involving them in the fermentation, we let the essence of the cherry shine. We open the fermentation environment to the air and allow nature to guide the temperature – which averages at 30° Celsius. In this case, we just keep an eye out to keep temperatures below 45° Celsius, to prevent the cherries from overheating. We keep the fermentation times between 12 and 72 hours, because the soaring temperatures of our natural environment result in drastic changes of the cherry cell structure, and rapid embryo death, completely changing the cup profile.

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Traits: raspberry black currant

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    Theodore (Ted) Chan, Managing Editor

    1106 roasts rated, avg score of 4.28

    4.50 - Average

    4.50 - Aroma

    4.50 - Finish

    4.50 - Flavor

    4.50 - Acidity

    4.50 - Balance

    Fruity and funky coffee! Very enjoyable with a massive cherry kirsch linger. Starts tea and caramel, then a slightly chocolate funk with almost wine like character. Sort of has a cherry cola sweetness and character. A really fun one for the car and a long drive on a Sunday afternoon if not something Id want every day.

    Cupping Method:Pourover at D Squared Java in Exeter, NH

    Traits: dried fruit cherry cola sweet caramel kirsch
    1 month ago · See more from Theodore (Ted)

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Roast Level: Light Medium
A Light Medium Roast coffee, sometimes referred to as a "City Roast" or "American Roast," lies between a light and medium roast. This roast level strikes a balance by preserving the coffee bean's unique characteristics while allowing for a moderate development of body and flavor. The beans have a medium brown color, exhibiting a slight sheen of oils, providing a more balanced and nuanced flavor profile. A Light Medium Roast typically highlights the coffee's inherent fruity, floral, or citrus notes, while also providing some of the deeper, richer flavors associated with medium roasts.
Bean Source Country: Panama
Panamanian coffee stands out for its exceptional flavor profiles, high quality, and varied growing conditions. Hailing from distinct regions such as Boquete, Volcán, and Renacimiento, these beans often exhibit bright, fruity, chocolatey notes. The unique microclimates, rich volcanic soil, and high elevations in Panama contribute to the coffee's outstanding taste and complexity.

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