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Bear Lake Coffee Co.

Ethiopia Sidama Karamo Anaerobic Natural

Roaster Location: Barronett, Wisconsin
Coffee Origin: Sidamo growing region, south-central Ethiopia
Roast Level: Medium-Light
Agtron: 54/78
Est. Price: $29.00/12 ounces
Review Date: April 2024
Aroma: 9
Acidity/Structure: 9
Body: 9
Flavor: 9
Aftertaste: 8

Blind Assessment

Complex, richly sweet-tart. Pomegranate, pineapple kefir, cocoa nib, freesia, cedar in aroma and cup. Tart-leaning structure with bright, bright acidity; very full, satiny mouthfeel. Tangy finish with notes of cocoa nib and pineapple kefir.

Notes

Produced by Faysel Yonis, from trees of local heirloom varieties of Arabica, and processed by the anaerobic natural method (whole coffee fruit is fermented with limited oxygen before drying) at the Gara Agena Washing Station. 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

A multi-layered, tartly fruit-centered, tangy, cocoa-laden anaerobic natural Ethiopia with enigmatic layers of sweet and savory impulses.

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