Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters Reviews
Calgary
4.90(16)
All Reviews(16)
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Theo Chan, Managing Editor1854 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31
5.00 - Average
5.00 - Aroma
5.00 - Finish
5.00 - Flavor
5.00 - Acidity
5.00 - Balance
This was our second Phil & Sebastian coffee recently, as we had another one in Leaderboard. We got this one in the Revolver Advent and tasted it blind.
V and I both loved this one. We got peach, chamomile, black tea, and some trailing hibiscus. Great, super smooth mouthfeel, almost glycerine. No bitterness and balanced acidity.Cupping Method:Hario v60
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Victoria S-C830 roasts rated, avg score of 4.34
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Really liked it. Strawberry notes, tea, super smooth. I liked structure and mouthfeel. -
Scott Greenaway175 roasts rated, avg score of 4.27
5.00 - Average
4.50 - Aroma
4.50 - Finish
5.00 - Flavor
5.00 - Acidity
4.50 - Balance
This is a complex roast-- hits high notes (lemon, citrus) and deeper (tart walnut with a bit of roasted hazelnut) notes. Well-crafted and enjoyable. There is a nice accompanying acidity. I would call this an excellent light roast, but I think it is actually a medium roast.Cupping Method:Vietnamese drip, cream with no sweetener
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Emily Schadler93 roasts rated, avg score of 4.24
5.00 - Average
This was a really satisfying, accessible cup with a nice feel to it. I really enjoyed the little citrus kick.Cupping Method:Hario V60 Pour over
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Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1854 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31
5.00 - Average
4.50 - Aroma
4.50 - Finish
4.50 - Flavor
5.00 - Acidity
4.50 - Balance
An outstanding single-origin espresso that clearly expresses the notes pecan, tamarind, and vanilla notes mentioned. Those are challenging ones to hit and be good. The tamarind is nice as it's more of an overtone than a quick burst in some coffees where it comes on too strong. As espresso, this one's pretty citrusy on the back end of the palate but doesn't get too tart.
Medium crema, medium body, nice mouthfeel.Cupping Method:I got this as a gift from a friend from Calgary. I used it for straight espresso, a cortado, and iced Americano. It worked well in all formats.
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Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1854 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31
5.00 - Average
Loved it! Unique, fruity, and delicious. -
Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1854 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31
5.00 - Average
4.00 - Aroma
4.50 - Finish
5.00 - Flavor
4.50 - Acidity
5.00 - Balance
Unassuming on the nose, but a really fantastic natural Ethiopian here.
I got black tea, jasmine, apricots, citrus, and the acidity of early season blueberries when they still have a very crisp acidity. The tartness is upfront and well-defined, another cup I got lemon zest or and a touch of green apple. This crisp acidity balances the coffee's natural sweetness and tea character. I spent a lot of time on the acidity but I do think it's a black/jasmine tea forward coffee.Cupping Method:Leaderboard Season 18, Coffee #10. My favorite of the season.
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Expert Picks Series376 roasts rated, avg score of 4.96
5.00 - Average
This coffee won a Gold Medal for the "Washed" category in the prestigious GCA US and Canada competition. Because this is a prestigious, judged competition, we count it as a 5-star review to help our users find the best specialty coffee. -
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Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1854 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31
5.00 - Average
5.00 - Aroma
4.50 - Finish
5.00 - Flavor
5.00 - Acidity
5.00 - Balance
A sensational Ethiopian with a lot of natural sweetness. Perfectly balanced florality. Strawberry, lavender, jasmine, peach, and honey are notes I get. The finish is citrus.Cupping Method:This came from Roaster's Pack Advent (yes I'm way behind). 18:1, 92C on Hario v60.
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Victoria S-C
830 roasts rated, avg score of 4.34
5.00 - Average
This was amazing. I really liked it. -
Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1854 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31
5.00 - Average
5.00 - Finish
5.00 - Flavor
5.00 - Acidity
4.50 - Balance
This is a sensational espresso in the light-medium range. It has bright acidity, a complex bittersweet dark chocolate platform, and a lingering finish that leaves you wanting more. Blackberry, lime, tamarind. Balanced crema and lovely mouthfeel.Cupping Method:I had this at the Little Cup kiosk in the Montreal Metro station.
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Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1854 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31
4.50 - Average
4.50 - Aroma
4.50 - Flavor
4.50 - Acidity
4.00 - Balance
Blind Tasting for Leaderboard Coffee S12.
Somewhat small, irregular beans.
Black tea, jasmine, ruby red grapefruit, blood orange, and pretty floral. I thought this was a pretty classic washed Ethiopian and I was right!Cupping Method:Chemex once, Hario v60 once
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Victoria S-C
830 roasts rated, avg score of 4.34
4.50 - Average
Ted says I gave this a 4.5. I drank this with him for the Leaderboard coffee game. -
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Theo Chan, Managing Editor
1854 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31
4.50 - Average
4.50 - Finish
4.50 - Flavor
4.50 - Acidity
5.00 - Balance
Sugar plum, full, silky mouthfeel for a light roast. Normally plum is not a flavor note I get excited about.
Honey sweet. Subtly nutty in the background. Lightly brewed black tea. The coffee is very well balanced. I don't think it has a single standout note but comes together very well.Cupping Method:Revolver Advent. 92C, 17:1 on v60
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This is a sensational espresso in the light-medium range. It has bright acidity, a complex bittersweet dark chocolate platform, and a lingering finish that leaves you wanting more. Blackberry, lime, tamarind. Balanced crema and lovely mouthfeel.
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This was amazing. I really liked it.
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A sensational Ethiopian with a lot of natural sweetness. Perfectly balanced florality. Strawberry, lavender, jasmine, peach, and honey are notes I get. The finish is citrus.