Colombia El Rosado - Pink Bourbon

The sought-after Pink Bourbon varietal is renowned for its elegant, silky texture and sparkling sweetness. Ripe peaches, Rainier cherries and delicate floral notes shine in this cup, with a champagne-like body.

Coffee Details

The mysterious Pink Bourbon varietal first appeared in the Huila region of Colombia, and was originally thought to be a hybrid of yellow and red bourbon. Recent DNA testing has proven it's closer to an Ethiopia landrace varietal, or Panamanian Geisha, which makes sense when you taste the sweet and delicate flavor profile.

We partnered with Azahar coffee to bring you this lot, consisting of several Pink Bourbon micro-lots from the Acevedo and Pitalito municipalities. The cherries were treated to a prolonged, two-step fermentation that consisted of fermenting the cherry intact for 42 hours, then de-pulping and further fermenting in a tank for 96 hours. The coffee was then rinsed and dried utilizing another two-step multi-system drug process for 15-20 days. 

Brew Recipes

Sourced from the renowned Huila region of Colombia, this lot of Pink Bourbon is a testament to the meticulous work of producer Azahar Coffee. The Pink Bourbon varietal is increasingly celebrated for its unique profile, often bridging the gap between the sweetness of red bourbon and the complexity of yellow varieties. This specific offering from Case Coffee Roasters undergoes a sophisticated two-step fermentation process, a technique that highlights the producer's commitment to precision. By carefully controlling the processing methods, the team aims to accentuate the inherent characteristics of the cherry, resulting in a cup defined by ripe peaches, Rainier cherries, and delicate floral notes. For those looking to better understand these nuanced descriptors, consulting a flavor wheel can be an excellent way to identify and categorize the vibrant, fruit-forward qualities that define this exceptional Colombian coffee.