Nicaragua Carbonic Maceration

Summary

A carbonic maceration natural microlot from Nicaragua's Matagalpa and Jinotega regions, produced by Gold Mountain Coffee Growers in collaboration with member farmers. Made from Red Catuai and Caturra Estrella varieties, it offers a juicy, deep-toned cup with notes of Concord grape, maraschino cherry, caramelized walnut, dark chocolate, sweet basil, cherry cola, black cherry, peach, crisp malic acidity, and a smooth dark chocolate finish. The experimental process uses oxygen-free fermentation for up to 264 hours, resulting in balanced, clean fruit intensity. Scored 94 points by Coffee Review.

Details

Format

Bean

Decaffeinated

No

Cupping score

94

Producer

Gold Mountain Coffee Growers

Variety

Red Catuai, Caturra

Notes

Herbal, Sweet, Grape, Peach, Cherry, Basil, Walnut, Dark Chocolate, Black Cherry

The roaster

Revel Coffee

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