Blind Assessment: Sweetly fruit-toned, crisply tart. Raspberry, honeysuckle, almond, lemon zest, caramel in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with juicy acidity; full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. The finish consolidates to raspberry and caramel notes.

Notes: Yirgacheffe is a coffee region in southern Ethiopia that produces distinctive coffees largely from indigenous varieties of Arabica long grown in the region. This is a “natural” or dry-processed version (beans are dried in the whole fruit). RamsHead Coffee Roasters is a family-owned company founded by Bozeman, Montana natives Caleb and Laura Walker. RamsHead specializes in direct trade microlot coffees. For more information, visit www.ramsheadcoffee.com.

The Bottom Line: A cleanly berry-driven natural Ethiopia cup with sweet floral and deep caramel undertones, lively and engaging.

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