Proud Mary
El Salvador Hot Date Pacamara

Roaster Location: Portland, Oregon

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  Victoria S-C

  564 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31

  3.50 - Average

  I didn't think it was that great honestly. not terrible, but not quite as good as the ones we've been having over the holidays.

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  Theo Chan, Managing Editor

  1408 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29

  3.50 - Average

  4.50 - Aroma

  3.50 - Finish

  3.50 - Flavor

  3.00 - Acidity

  4.00 - Balance

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  remember really liking an El Salvador from Proud Mary last year. so this one was a little bit of a disappointment.
  
  The beans are visually striking, with a uniform light brown-beige color and a large, clean appearance. On the palate, there's a distinct winey quality, though it feels slightly unbalanced without a brighter fruitiness to counter it. A natural sweetness emerges, accompanied by a hint of concord grape, but the overall mouthfeel lacks the silkiness typically expected from coffees with this flavor profile. While smooth, it could benefit from a brighter acidic note to enhance its complexity and bring out more vibrancy in the cup.

  Cupping Method:From the PDX Coffee Calendar. 18:1, Hario v60, 92C

  

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