This coffee is from Augusto Castillo in Huehuetenango, Guatemala, grown at 1800 meters elevation. It features the Bourbon variety and is processed using the washed method. The coffee offers flavor notes of caramel, pear, and maple syrup, with intense caramel aromatics when freshly ground. A pear note persists from hot to cold with apple notes in the background. The cup also presents a brownie-like mid-tone, red grape acidity, and a toffee finish. Sweet Bloom has maintained a relationship with this producer since 2017.
Origin
Huehuetenango (Guatemala)
Flavor Notes
Caramelized, Pear, Maple Syrup, Apple, Red Grape, Brownie
Andy Sprenger founded Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters in 2013 in Lakewood, Colorado. Sprenger is a two time U.S. Brewers Cup Champion and World Brewers Cup runner up, bringing a competition level understanding of extraction and flavor to his roasting. Sweet Bloom emphasizes light roast profiles designed to highlight origin characteristics, sourcing through direct trade relationships and working closely with importers. Packaging includes detailed information about the farm, processing method, and roast date for every coffee. The roastery is active in the competition coffee community and supplies beans to barista competitors across the country.
