Freak & Unique XIV - 'Hug' | Colombia | Jairo Arcila Wine Yeast Lychee

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Our very limited series, Freak & Unique continues with this Wine Yeast and Lychee Castillo from Colombia. This coffee is paired with the artwork "Hug" by Fleur Yearsley.

FARM: Jairo Arcila, Santa Monica REGION: Armenia, Quindio ALTITUDE: 1450 - 1500 MASL VARIETAL: Castillo  PROCESS: Anaerobic Fermentation

This micro-lot coffee was grown by Jairo Arcila at the farm Santa Mónica. The coffee is exposed to a dry anaerobic fermentation period of 72 hours, with the pulp on. During this fermentation stage, lychee and wine yeast were added to develop unusual notes in the cup. The cherries were then pulped and placed to dry on raised beds until the ideal moisture content was achieved.

This lot of coffee is 100% Castillo – a variety developed by Federación Nacional de Cafeteros. It is more productive than Caturra and resistant to coffee leaf rust.

• Please note due to the extremely limited availability of this coffee, we will be roasting once weekly. This may add a small delay to online orders. *

Produced by Jairo Arcila in Armenia, Quindio, the Freak & Unique XIV - 'Hug' represents a distinct approach to Colombian coffee production. This lot utilizes the Castillo varietal, which is widely recognized for its resilience and adaptability across the diverse landscapes of Colombia · Armenia, Quindio. By employing an anaerobic fermentation process, the producer has crafted a profile defined by the roaster, Hundred House Coffee, as featuring prominent notes of lychee and wine yeast.

Anaerobic fermentation is a technique that significantly alters the chemical composition of the bean during the drying stage, often resulting in heightened acidity and unconventional flavor profiles. For those interested in how such techniques influence the final cup, further details on processing methods explainer can provide deeper insight. When evaluating these complex, yeast-forward characteristics, referencing a flavor wheel can be a helpful tool for identifying the specific nuances present in this unique offering.