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Bear Lake Coffee Co.

El Salvador Finca San Antonio Pacas Natural

Roaster Location: Barronett, Wisconsin
Coffee Origin: Apaneca Illamatepec growing region, Juayúa, El Salvador
Roast Level: Light
Agtron: 64/89
Est. Price: $18.00/12 ounces
Review Date: April 2024
Aroma: 9
Acidity/Structure: 9
Body: 8
Flavor: 9
Aftertaste: 8

Blind Assessment

Balanced, deep-toned. Black cherry, salted caramel, hop flowers, lemon balm, cocoa powder in aroma and cup. Sparkling acidity; crisp, lightly satiny mouthfeel. In the finish, salted caramel and black cherry harmonize.

Notes

Produced by the Pola Family of Finca San Antonio, entirely of the Pacas variety of Arabica, and processed by the natural method (dried in the whole fruit). Bear Lake Coffee Co., a B Corp-certified coffeehouse and roastery located in Barronett, Wisconsin, is committed to sustainability through its Coffee with a Purpose™ initiative, which ensures that farmers receive compensation well above the Fairtrade Premium for their exceptional small-batch coffee. Visit www.bearlakecoffee.com for more information.

Bottom Line

Deep, bright, juicy and richly bittersweet, this El Salvador Pacas natural covers all the sweet-tart-savory bases.

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