Fruity and chocolate with caramel. It is smooth and soothing, warming me on a cool crisp Fall morning.
Another great job by Big Shoulders. The El Carmelo Reserve is a perfect balance of fruit and darker notes. I was a little worried about the 5-day fermentation (because I have had co-fermented and thermal-shock fermented coffees that end up tasting kind of woody), but this coffee was as amazing as I have come to expect from this roaster! As someone who takes their coffee very seriously, I always like to start my day with Big Shoulders whenever possible.
Absolutely disappointed for the price. I was expecting notes of intense Dark chocolate Peanut butter Caramel and Toasted marshmallow, but there was nothing. The quality seemed mediocre at best. Most definitely not worth nearly $25 a pound...
i’ve waited all year for BSC to get more of this, and now that it’s here it’s like every day is christmas and my birthday all at once
It is so hard to find a decaffeinated coffee. That’s actually delicious… I have been looking forever and we were recently eating breakfast at the Stray Hen in Elmhurst where they were serving this amazing decaf… I am so happy to have found you and even happier to be supporting a local business in the Chicago area! Thank you so much!
I enjoy all of the Big Shoulders coffees that I have tried, but the Columbia is always my go to. It just has a nice balance and flavor. It is fun to have a change of pace now and then, but I always go back to the Columbia because it is my main stay!
Flavorful, delicate, harmonious - a lovely tasting coffee. Would absolutely recommend!
These guys know what they are doing. SL28 is unforgiving if you roast it wrong. No wonder why they are getting the awards for master roasters in the US. Dont think twice, this is a great Kenyan expression, even from a less celebrated state- kudos to Big Shoulders coffee
A great coffee with a strong, flavorful personality!
Big shoulders has been my monthly subscription order since covid. Im a pour over snob, and they deliver beans that meet or exceed my snobbery. I put their stickers all over north america in ski resorts and approach parking lots.
Send me more hotdogs stickers... love you guys.
I have been buying this coffee for several years. We have it shipped to our home as we do not live in Chicago. It has a wonderful flavor and aroma and no bitterness
One of my favorite things to do after opening a new bag of coffee is to smell the beans. You can usually tell if they will make a great cup of coffee. This one does not disappoint and I highly recommend. I like to do a pour over with a teaspoon of turbinado sugar!
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El Salvador-Samuel Luna Pacamara #1 Fav coffee from Big Shoulders and I have a few I tend to get.
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El Salvador-Samuel Luna Pacamara I took a chance on this one. I prefer my coffee light, citrusy & fruity. This one really is as described with the warm nutmeg up front & mild fruitiness. Consequently, it’s seems a little darker than my preference, but it’s quite enjoyable.
I liked this coffee, it has a pleasant taste and aroma, there is no bitterness, for cappuccino and latte it is an ideal option for me. Therefore, I recommend it to anyone who really loves delicious and delicate coffee.
