Natural/Dry Reviews

Richly sweet, deeply fruity. Aromas and flavors of raspberry, cocoa nib, honey, lilac and Meyer lemon zest. Bright, gently tart acidity; syrupy, buoyant mouthfeel. The finish carries through with berry and cocoa tones, fading slowly toward sweet florals.

Fruit-forward and dessert-like. Notes of blueberry, strawberry jam, milk chocolate, vanilla, and tea rose in aroma and cup. Juicy, fruit-bright acidity; velvety-smooth mouthfeel. Crisply sweet, chocolaty finish.

Fruit- and floral-driven, richly sweet. Notes of ripe blueberry, plum, and candied mandarin zest up front, supported by jasmine-like florals and undertones of milk chocolate. Brisk, gently wine-toned acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. The finish is resonant and flavor-saturated, centered around blueberry and mandarin.

Classic, fruit-driven Kenya cup. Notes of black currant, pink grapefruit and red plum up front, supported by candied violet and rich cedar. Juicy, wine-toned acidity; light, velvety body. Crisp, sweetly tart finish.

Fruit- and floral-toned, deeply sweet. Notes of ripe strawberry, blueberry compote, and candied lime zest up front, supported by jasmine-like florals and cocoa nib. Crisp, winey acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. Berry and citrus finish.

Vibrantly fruit-driven. Notes of huckleberry, honeysuckle, baking chocolate, lemon verbena, and a hint of cedar in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart acidity; plush, velvety mouthfeel. The finish is long and resonant with berry and floral tones underscored by cocoa.

Intensely fruit- and floral-driven, multilayered and complex. Notes of blueberry, strawberry jam, narcissus, honey and cocoa nib in aroma and cup. Bright, juicy-tart acidity; syrupy, plush mouthfeel. The finish is long, resonant, and fruit-saturated, carrying berry and floral sweetness through a clean cocoa close.

Lush, fruit-forward, floral-toned. Notes of ripe blackberry, plumeria, honey, and dark chocolate in aroma and cup. Bright, juicy-tart acidity; syrupy, full mouthfeel. Sweet-toned finish consolidates to blackberry and dark chocolate.

Sweetly fruit- and cocoa-toned. Notes of blackberry, milk chocolate, almond butter, molasses, and plum in aroma and cup. Gentle acidity; full, syrupy body. Finish is cocoa- and nut-toned, slightly drying but quite sweet.

Juicy, fruit-forward. Notes of ripe blueberry, strawberry jam, and red grape, enlivened by undertones of hibiscus and dark chocolate. Round acidity; syrupy body. Sweetly tart, multilayered, fruit-saturated finish.

Evaluated as espresso. Richly sweet, fruit-driven, with notes of blackberry, dried mango, dark chocolate, cedar and almond. Syrupy-smooth mouthfeel; chocolaty, cedary finish. Exceptionally resonant in cappuccio format, echoing the sweet citrus and rich florals of the straight shot.

High-toned and lively. Raspberry, Meyer lemon, cocoa nib, tea rose, pistachio in aroma and cup. Bright, juicy acidity; syrupy mouthfeel. Cocoa and citrus carry gracefully into the finish.

Sweet and fruit-driven. Notes of blueberry, strawberry jam, cocoa, and rose, vivified by a hint of candied ginger. Brightly tart yet integrated acidity; plush, velvety mouthfeel. Fruit and floral notes carry through in the cocoa-toned finish.

Exuberant, high-toned, fruit- and floral-driven. Star jasmine, ripe mango, cocoa nib, pink peppercorn, wild honey in aroma and cup. Bright, juicy structure with lively, sweetly tart acidity; silky, very buoyant mouthfeel. The finish is long and resonant, carrying through notes of tropical fruit and cocoa, with a floral perfume that persists into the long.

Fruit-forward and floral, with layered depth. Pomegranate, raspberry, star jasmine, cocoa nib, pink peppercorn in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart structure with crisp, juicy acidity; satiny-smooth, buoyant mouthfeel. Finish consolidates around notes of berry and cocoa, with a gently spicy floral lift.

Lush, fruit-driven, spice-toned. Pomegranate, ripe blackberry, clove, sandalwood, dark chocolate in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart structure with a vibrant, juicy acidity; lightly silky mouthfeel. Finish is long and resonant, with fruit and spice notes lingering alongside dark chocolate notes.

Produced by smallholding farmers surrounding the Nensebo Washing Station, from local heirloom varieties 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.

Fruit-laced, vibrant. Blueberry compote, lilac, almond brittle, candied orange peel, dark chocolate in aroma and cup. Crisp, citrusy acidity; lush, syrupy mouthfeel. Chocolate and floral top notes carry into a balanced fruit-toned finish.