Roast Records 020 - Watermelon by Radical Roasters
Number 20, a special one. I never thought I would have the drive for this blog, but I'm really enjoying it. So on to another special one, this gorgeous watermelon co-fermentation by Radical Roasters in Bristol.
Tasting Notes
Watermelon
Watermelon soda
Watermelon sweets
Origin and region
Santa Monica
Colombia
Recommend Brew Method
Pour - over
V60
Aeropress
The Bean
My first play with a co-fermented coffee and one that has been recommended to me a lot. Very juicy watermelon flavour, perfect for a pour-over.
In a pour-over this coffee is extremely tea-like and has a high clarity of flavour. The aroma was a bit dull compared to the taste, but that may be down to the recipe I was using.
Not the best espresso, as I think the pressure ruins the watermelon flavour, making the taste quite sour. Neither is this coffee good with milk.
Their History
A story born from pure determination and grit. Cat (the owner and founder of Radical Roasters) started roasting in a shed in Bristol on a small 1 kg roaster after a while borrowing a roaster from Nonis Coffee in Shroud. Before long she opened up her own full-scale cafe and roastery on St Marks Street in Bristol.
A roastery to keep an eye on, as they have great morals and have some excellent coffees consistently coming out.
To end
This watermelon co-ferment is one of the best I have tried but not yet at its full potential. I do believe that Radical Roasters has the capability to do just that.
Priced at £15.00 for 150 grams, they only sell in the smaller sizes due to the scarcity of the coffee.
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