Philz Coffee
Jacob’s Wonderbar Brew
| Roaster Location: | San Francisco, California |
| Coffee Origin: | Not disclosed. |
| Roast Level: | Very Dark |
| Agtron: | 21/22 |
| Est. Price: | $14.95/16 ounces |
| Review Date: | February 2011 |
| Aroma: | 8 |
| Body: | 7 |
| Flavor: | 8 |
| Aftertaste: | 8 |
Blind Assessment
A straightforward, ultra dark-roasted blend that combines sweet notes of charred and aromatic wood with complications of anise and caramel. Medium body and a soft though rather lean mouthfeel. The charred, roasty edge carries into the finish, softened by continued sweetness.
Notes
Jacob’s Wonderbar Brew is a customer favorite named after owner Phil Jaber’s son. Founded in 2003, Philz Coffee has grown from a single store in San Francisco’s Mission District to small regional chain with several locations including Palo Alto and Berkeley, California. Visit
Who Should Drink It
Those who favor clean, sweet-toned versions of charred extreme dark roasts.
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This review originally appeared in the February, 2011 tasting report: Readers' Nominations
