I’m constantly on the search for roasters that are working with producers to do interesting things in the world of coffee, particularly with a focus on the fermentation aspect. Of course, I’m very familiar with the roasters in my area, but I’m looking to widen my net a bit. I’ve got setups for both pourover and espresso, so suggestions for both are welcome!
Hydrangea and Black and White are great sources for interesting funky coffees in the US
Hydrangea has a Koji fermented coffee, and Black and White has an option to shop by funkiness. Both excellent suggestions! Thanks!
I recently drank a Colombian coffee from a Dutch roastery that was fermented using wine yeast. Extremely funky stuff. Overripe strawberries, and it had a very distinct lingering mouthfeel. It actually felt like cheating, in a way.
This is the link to the coffee: https://schotcoffeeroasters.nl/webwinkel/koffie/colombia/colombia-el-placer-wy/
Two of my favorites for reference:
Vivid in Burlington, VT: https://vividcoffee.com/
Sweetbloom in Denver, CO: https://sweetbloomcoffee.com/
