{"id":2352,"date":"2016-12-08T11:00:21","date_gmt":"2016-12-08T17:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/coffeecantata.co\/?p=2352"},"modified":"2016-12-05T09:57:05","modified_gmt":"2016-12-05T15:57:05","slug":"review-batdorf-and-bronson-dancing-goats-blend-atlanta-georgia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coffeecantata.co\/?p=2352","title":{"rendered":"Review: Batdorf and Bronson Dancing Goats Blend (Atlanta, Georgia)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Before I started this blog, I had asked my Facebook friends to recommend some coffees to try out, and one of those coffees mentioned was this one – Batdorf and Bronson’s Dancing Goats Blend (thanks, Sara!). It took me close to two years to get around to trying it, but better late than never!<\/p>\n

Batdorf and Bronson roasts beans in Atlanta, Georgia and in Olympia, Washington. They are a longtime part of the specialty coffee scene, having begun their business back in 1986 (30 years ago!). I had the pleasure of visiting their cafe in Atlanta (which is where I picked up their beans), and it truly is a gorgeous place – spacious and airy, with lots of comfortable chairs and sofas strewn about the sunroom-like outdoor area. I chose to pull up a stool to the only space left at the coffee bar, and happily sipped my way through a deliciously delicate Ethiopian pourover coffee. It happened to be my first cup of coffee in weeks, and it didn’t disappoint. I was very much looking forward to trying their beans at home, particularly since this roaster is famous for their Dancing Goats blend.<\/p>\n

Whole bean: toasty aroma that smelled nutty and rich. Lots of nice depth to this coffee!<\/p>\n

Espresso: The best shot I made of this roast tasted like chocolate-covered almonds, with amaretto on the finish. Decadent, with a pleasant bitterness on the finish. I found that these beans required a pretty high temperature – anything less than 205 degrees F made the espresso a bit sour!<\/p>\n

Favorite parameters: 205 degrees F, 17 grams in, 21.6 grams out, 26 second extraction<\/p>\n

AeroPress: This coffee made in an AeroPress tastes much like it does as espresso, just less intense. Still rather dark and toasty in flavor with a nutty bite to the finish. I don’t take cream or sugar in my coffee, but they would compliment this coffee very well if you choose to add them.<\/p>\n

French press: Just for fun, I brewed these beans a couple of times as press-pot coffee, and while I didn’t think it was quite as special as the espresso, it was a satisfying cup of coffee if you’re looking for classic, comforting flavors.<\/p>\n

Summary<\/strong>: I can see why this espresso blend has its fans, as it’s a crowd-pleasing mingling of flavors. This espresso is great on its own, and stands up well in milk drinks. It also\u00a0does well brewed in methods like the AeroPress and a french press.<\/p>\n

From the roaster: Our signature blend!\u00a0Dark, smooth and sweet with a beautiful floral aroma, exceptionally clean acidity and a heavy, nutty body. Flavor nuances include fresh citrus fruits and fine chocolate. Caramelly and spicy, its complexity makes for both a flavorful espresso with rich, rusty reddish-brown crema as well an excellent drip coffee. This fabled blend is featured in espresso bars, cafes and restaurants across the United States that strive to create the “perfect cup”.<\/p>\n

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Before I started this blog, I had asked my Facebook friends to recommend some coffees to try out, and one of those coffees mentioned was this one – Batdorf and Bronson’s Dancing Goats Blend (thanks, Sara!). It took me close to two years to get around to trying it, but better late than never! 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