Black Iron Blast Furnace Cold Brew



   Today I have a bean from Black Iron Coffee out of Novi, Michigan. From roasting coffee at home as a hobby to creating the best coffee possible, that's how Black Iron started. Kevin discovered coffee late but realized quickly that there had to be different varieties and types of roasts of coffee. He then started his education in creating a better cup of coffee. After many years and many pounds of coffee given to family and friends, he decided to take his roasted coffee to the next level. The journey the coffee makes before it goes into his roaster is a very labor intensive and interesting process. He feels that it would be doing a disservice to that journey if he did not put in the time and effort into producing the best product he is capable of. Developing those tastes that make that coffee the best it can be is his challenge and his passion.

   This is Black Iron's Blast Furnace Cold Brew blend. This is a blend of 3 different beans of 2 different roast levels. The beans used were Brazil, Ethiopian, & Sumatra. I brewed this at my 1:12 ratio. This was a very well rounded, full flavored cold brew blend. Not too heavy on any particular profile given the 3 bean/2 roast blend. Very nice acidity with notes of nuts & fruits & chocolate, the perfect ingredients for a tasty cold brew. And just in time for the warmer weather too, as it's been in the 80's here in Kansas City lately. Very tasty cold brew blend.

   Many thanks to Kevin & Black Iron Coffee for the tasty beans. Have one more from Black Iron to share with you guys.

Check them out here:  blackironcoffee.com


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