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A high-elevation Kenya peaberry with juicy fruit, lively acidity, and a clean, white-wine-like finish.
Est. $0.87 per cup based on 24 cups per 12 oz bag.
A high-elevation Kenya peaberry with juicy fruit, lively acidity, and a clean, white-wine-like finish.
Body: Juicy, Light-to-Medium
Notes: Blackberry · Kiwi · Mango · Mint · White Wine
Finish: Clean and lively with refreshing mint and white-wine-like brightness
Start with your normal recipe, then adjust grind finer for more body or coarser if the cup tastes harsh.
Origin: Kenya: Nyeri County
Produced by approximately 500 smallholder farmers who deliver their coffee cherries to the Gura Factory in Nyeri County.
One origin. One month. Gone when it's gone.
October's Reserve is built around fruit, clarity, and the lively acidity that makes high-elevation Kenyan coffee immediately recognizable.
Kenya Nyeri Gura Peaberry comes from approximately 500 smallholder producers who deliver freshly harvested coffee cherries to the Gura Factory in Nyeri County. SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11, and Batian varieties grow between 1,700 and 1,890 meters in mineral-rich volcanic loam.
At the factory, the cherries are fermented, washed, soaked, and sorted by density. The coffee is then slowly dried on raised beds for two to three weeks. This fully washed process produces a clean cup with clearly separated fruit notes.
Blackberry and kiwi lead into ripe mango sweetness, followed by refreshing mint and a clean, white-wine-like finish.
Common Questions
Juicy blackberry and kiwi appear first, followed by ripe mango sweetness. A refreshing mint note and clean, white-wine-like brightness carry through the finish.
Most coffee cherries develop two seeds with flat inner sides. A peaberry forms when the cherry develops one small, rounded seed instead. Peaberries are separated from standard coffee beans during sorting and are prized for their lively, concentrated cup character.
In Kenya, a factory is a local coffee-processing station rather than a conventional manufacturing plant. Approximately 500 smallholder producers deliver their harvested cherries to the Gura Factory for sorting, fermentation, washing, soaking, and drying.
This is a fully washed coffee. After the fruit is removed, the coffee is fermented, thoroughly washed, soaked, and sorted by density. It is then dried slowly on raised beds for two to three weeks. This process emphasizes clarity, acidity, and distinct fruit notes.
No. “White wine” describes the coffee's clean acidity and fruit-like finish. No wine, alcohol, fruit, mint, or artificial flavoring is added.
Pour over will provide the clearest separation between the blackberry, kiwi, mango, and mint notes. AeroPress produces a sweeter, more concentrated cup, while drip brewing gives you a balanced version of the complete flavor profile.
This coffee is conventionally produced and is not listed as certified organic. Its strongest distinctions are its high elevation, peaberry selection, fully washed processing, and traceable connection to the Gura Factory.
Yes. This medium-light roast preserves more of the coffee's natural fruit character and lively acidity. It is intended for customers who enjoy expressive, fruit-forward coffee rather than the heavier, lower-acidity profile of a dark roast.
The Reserve rotates to a new coffee every month. When October's Kenya Nyeri Gura Peaberry is gone, it will be replaced by the November release. Subscribe to the rotation if you want the next coffee without having to check back.
Yes, especially for someone who enjoys exploring distinct origins and processing methods. This release is best suited to coffee drinkers who appreciate lively acidity and pronounced fruit notes.
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This was good. New roast monthly keeps things interesting!
Thanks for trying the monthly roast! If you like something unique, be sure to try our Drunken Sailor Whiskey Aged roast. https://bilgebrew.com/products/drunken-sailor-medium-roast-whiskey-barrel-aged-roasted
Smooth tasting and quite good.
Appreciate the report, Bruce. Glad the Monthly Reserve treated you well. It’s a pretty distinctive coffee, so hearing that it landed smooth and enjoyable is good feedback. Thanks for sailing with the Bilge Brew crew.
I'm very, very particular about my coffee. I ordered my first bag of this with some skepticism - I shouldn't have been concerned. This is a wonderful coffee. Bold dark fuit flavor, aroma out of this world. It was so good, I ordered two more pounds!
Joaquin, I am honored that you are enjoying your Bilge Brew! We are planning on bringing back this particular monthly roast as a permanent part of our selection. In the meantime, check out the cold brew if you're into that. Subtle sweetness. Controlled strength depending on your water:coffee ratio. Plus, cold brew extracts more caffeine and is less acidic. https://bilgebrew.com/products/sea-otter-cold-brew
Absolutely amazing smell. When it gets to your house, my biggest joy was to open the bag and just smell it but drinking it was even much better. Thank you for your service and thank you for your coffee.
Thanks for leaving such a great review! I'm glad you liked the coffee!
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