Swerl Coffee Roasters

I loved this coffee. It was naturally sweet and tart with a really nice long, complex acidity at the end. I got notes of jasmine tea, raspberry, fresh plum, green apple jolly rancher, and tropical fruit. Just a lively, fun roast.

Cupping Method:One time with Chemex, one time with Hario v60. Blind tastings as part of Leaderboard Coffee Season 12.

I totally missed adding my writeup for this one.

This Ethiopian espresso from Swerl makes an immediate impression with its sweet chocolate aroma wafting from the bag. When pulled, it produces a light-to-medium crema. It's not the type of espresso that needs a thick crema.

The flavor profile is peach-forward, sort of the tart but sweet early season ones, layered with a prominent Earl Grey tea note that adds depth. Its brightness shines through in the acidity, yet it stays well-balanced, avoiding any harshness. The mouthfeel offers moderate complexity, leading to a clean and refreshing peach tea finish. A great choice for those who appreciate a bright, nuanced espresso with just the right touch of sweetness and finesse.

Cupping Method:almost exclusively as espresso. A bit too late for my wife's preference for lattes so I basically drank a whole bag by myself. Came from Revolver website.

I personally thought this was pretty good although my tasting notes didn't really match up at all to the roasters. I got a more traditional canyon with some blackberry, red fruit, smooth mouth feel. this was from the revolver advent so I feel like sometimes some of the details get lost in the translation with the cards and I couldn't find a lot of the detail on the specific coffee so I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt and just grading it like a normal Kenyan.

Cupping Method:Hario v60, 18:1, 198F

Ted liked this one more than me. I liked the aroma, which was like chocolate-covered strawberries. It was hard to drink hot and bitter at first but got better as it cooled. I thought it was complex but not smooth/easy-to-drink.

I give this one a 4.