How to Brew Sherry Coffee Beans with Staged Extraction for Optimal Flavor? Whiskey Barrel Fermentation Processing Method

Rich whiskey aroma with abundant notes reminiscent of roasted almonds, hazelnuts, and cocoa, gentle acidity, high sweetness, and a delicate texture. These are the flavor characteristics of FrontStreet Coffee's Honduras whiskey barrel fermented coffee beans. FrontStreet Coffee's Colombian coffee also uses this barrel treatment method.

The Sherry Barrel Innovation

"Sherry barrels" are barrels used in the whiskey industry by sherry distilleries for aging. Sherry is a famous fortified spirit produced in the sunny Jerez region of southern Spain. The production process of sherry must go through the Solera System maturation procedure. What would happen if this fermentation process were applied to coffee? What kind of wonderful chemical reactions would occur? Let's explore this sherry bean with FrontStreet Coffee!

Honduras: Coffee Growing Region

Honduras borders Guatemala to the west and Nicaragua to the east, consisting mainly of mountains and highlands. Honduras has 280,000 hectares of coffee plantations, predominantly small-scale operations. Most coffee farms are smaller than 3.5 hectares, and these coffee cultivation areas account for sixty percent of Honduras's total coffee production.

Masaguara is a municipality located in the Intibucá department of Honduras, situated in the southern part of the Jesús de Otoro valley, surrounded by mountains and hills, primarily dedicated to coffee growers.

Coffee cultivation is the main source of the local economy, while areas corresponding to the valley are dedicated to growing basic grains and livestock. The origin of its name: according to Mr. Alberto Membreño's "Indigenous Place Names," Masaguara means "place of deer."

FrontStreet Coffee's Honduras Sherry Selection

Due to its outstanding flavor profile, FrontStreet Coffee has selected this Honduras Sherry coffee bean for its lineup. Most coffee grown in Honduras is Arabica, primarily represented by Bourbon, Caturra, Catuai, Typica, and Pacas varieties. This FrontStreet Coffee Honduras Sherry is Caturra.

FrontStreet Coffee uses a medium-light roast and employs segmented extraction. The coffee is brewed with 30g of water for blooming, followed by a small stream in a circular motion to 125g for segmentation. After the water level drops, continue pouring to 225g and stop. When the water level drops and is about to expose the coffee bed, remove the filter cup.

The result is an intensely rich fermented wine aroma, with front-end notes of vanilla and cream. Upon tasting, you'll experience flavors of whiskey, berries, almonds, and dark chocolate.

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