Kicking Horse Coffee
Kick Ass
Roaster Location: 
Invermere
Invermere
4.50(1)
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Roast Level: Dark
Bean Source Country:
International Blend
Varietal: Arabica
Character: Chocolate malt, molasses, licorice and an earthy lingering finish.
Organic
Fair Trade
AROMA
Smoky, sweet vanilla and dark chocolate.
Reviews(1)
4.50(1)
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Latest Reviews and Tasting Notes
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Q Reviews86 roasts rated, avg score of 4.49
4.50 - Average
4.00 - Aroma
5.00 - Value
4.00 - Finish
4.00 - Flavor
4.00 - Acidity
4.50 - Balance
Kicking Horse has long been on my list of things to try. I'm not really a dark roast drinker, but that's what they are known for. Finally, a friend from Calgary gave me a gift with three bags from Western Canada.
I think this is a very good dark roast coffee at an excellent value. As an espresso, you get the dark chocolate and a balanced smokiness. It has a massive, persistent crema, which is key for the mouthfeel. It's relatively low on the acid side but balanced, which I think is the objective here. I do pick up a smoked vanilla bean-type character as well.
I can see this as an every day drinker for a dark roast lover.Cupping Method:Espresso 95C on my La Spaziale A53
More Details
Roast Level:
Dark
Dark roast coffee features a more intense, robust flavor profile due to its longer roasting time. Therefore, when selecting a dark roast, expect less acidity, a full body, and flavors like dark chocolate, smokiness, and a hint of bitterness.
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.
Organic
Organic coffee is produced without synthetic chemicals, such as pesticides, herbicides, and artificial fertilizers. Instead, organic coffee farmers rely on natural and sustainable agricultural practices like crop rotation, composting, and biological pest control. To be labeled as organic, coffee must meet strict regulations and certification criteria set by governing bodies, such as the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) or the European Union (EU). Organic coffee not only supports environmental sustainability but may also offer health benefits, as it contains fewer chemical residues than conventionally grown coffee.
Fair trade
Fair-trade coffee refers to coffee beans that are produced, traded, and sold following a set of ethical and social standards designed to ensure fair treatment of farmers and workers in the coffee industry. Fair Trade organizations work to create a more equitable global trade model by prioritizing the well-being of small-scale coffee producers and farm workers, primarily in developing countries.
Best Rated Roasts of Kicking Horse Coffee
Kicking Horse Coffee is a coffee roaster from Invermere, Canada. We have 8 cataloged roasts with 4 total reviews with a score of 4.00.
International Rank: #1164 out of 1365
Ranking is based on a combination of reviews and popularity on CoffeeRoast.com
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Dark | - |
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3.50(1) |
Medium | - |
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