Teaching, sourcing, and roasting specialty coffee in North Carolina

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Los Dos: El Salvador Coffee

$49.95

A unique offering of El Salvador coffee, a country where coffee is struggling to survive, features two coffees with different processing: one washed and one honeyed processed.

Due to the small quantities from both farms, there are only 100 boxes available. Each Box will have two -10 oz bags with free shipping. Your El Salvador coffee will be roasted, packed and shipped on February 09.

Finca Nueva Esperanza - Washed

Rustic sweetness, creamy mouthfeel, hints of chocolate, lime, and cacao with a nice citric acidity and smooth finish.

The first coffee, is a Washed process of Pacas, which is picked ripe, depulped, and fermented dry for 14–18 hours before being washed and laid out on raised beds to dry.

José Francisco Recinos grows Pacamara and Pacas on 1.5 manzanas of farmland, about 4,500 trees total, with just 28–35 quintales of production every year. His El Salvador coffee have won the Salvadoran Cup of Excellence compeition in the past.

Finca La Golondrina - Honeyed

Hints of berries, cacao nibs, and lime, with rich caramel sweetness results in a heavy mouthfeel with a lingering finish.

La Golondrina is 2 years old, and Jairo works with his brother Isaac (of Finca El Plan) to pick the coffee ripe, depulp it, and dry it on raised beds as a Honey for around 20 days, depending on the weather. Jairo and Isaac have learned the Honey process together, and the drying happens at Isaac's farm. Jairo is in the process of expanding with another manzana of Pacamara trees.

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Crop to Cup: Done Different - Done Right

Rooted in North Carolina's High Country, Bald Guy Brew has a mission to empower coffee growers through a focused approach of integrating sustainability and profitability throughout the supply chain of coffee.

We have a vision for a world where all goods are truly ethically sourced, where no human is enslaved to labor, and where justice guides every business decision.

Testimonials

The sense of community surrounding BGB, and the attention to detail is something that sets BGB apart from the rest. I still haven't found a better cup of coffee or better service.

— Rachiel Musumarra

The owner is a real character and I enjoy my time with him and his crew. He has taught me to taste and appreciate the subtle nuances of different origins.

— William Schiebel

I buy from BGB for several reasons. One is that I know it is sustainable and the environment is considered important. Another is that it simply tastes good...better than any other coffee I tried.

— Collis Nelson

BGB Classic Coffees

BGB Classic Coffees score between the ranges of 80-84 points. Anything below 80 points would be considered "conventional" coffee. These coffees are a good, clean, sound (as in no defects) cup.

BGB Espresso from $10.00

BGB Morning Blend from $10.00

Colombian from $10.00

Mexican from $10.00

Papua New Guinea from $10.00

BGB Preferred Coffees

BGB Preferred Coffees score between the ranges of 85-88 points. These coffees represent a more focused attention during the pre- and post-harvest procedures (growing, harvesting, and processing).

Congolese Coffee from $11.50

Costa Rican Coffee from $11.50

El Tio Bald Guy from $11.50

Ethiopian Natural from $11.50

Guatemalan from $11.50

Mocha Java from $11.50

Sumatran from $11.50

Upcoming Events @ BGB

Crop to Cup: The Journey of Coffee

$30.00

When: TBD

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Click here for directions

Love Coffee? Ever wondered what it took to make your morning cuppa?

Learn first-hand the journey of coffee from Crop to Cup. By looking at the supply chain of coffee, you will understand that "what's in the cup" is important. Students will experience a "flight" of coffees from around the world and be able to recognize the differences due to climate, soil, and different production practices.

Class size will be limited to 10 individuals.

Dessert and coffee will be provided.

Blog posts

Coffee 101

What is Specialty Coffee?

January 01, 2018 1 Comment

My passion is our customer's reward as I strive to roast the perfect cup of coffee. Not only am I pursuing excellence, but I want to honor the hard work of the producer who has taken the extra step to produce amazing coffee. That is what drives us, and specialty coffee properly roasted is our reward.

Coffee Cupping Explained: Part 1

December 06, 2017

I like to think of my morning ritual of drinking coffee as a trip through a travel magazine…I’m excited and curious to explore the depth and complexity of the cup. I do this by breaking down my experience into two categories: what I smell and what I taste.