Top positive review
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat for espressos, macchiatos & cappucinos, a little weak for lattes
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2019
The short & sweet:
Pros: good quality, fresh beans.
Con: might be too sweet for people that like espresso
I am a big espresso fan and usually aim to try new flavors out there. Kicking Horse has been always on my mind when purchasing beans but I can't recall the last time I actually did. So, when I ran out of my personal batch, I decided to give them a try. I love medium roasts, although most of the ones I get are usually light because I prefer the bitter/acidity taste for my specialty drinks (mix with milk). Nevertheless, I wanted to try the Cliff Hanger medium roast and see if I would like it.
Beans: the beans are oily and fresh in the packaging, and smell delicious
Espresso: straight up pulled shot, the Cliff Hanger is aromatic and gives off (to me & my nose) a light taste of dark chocolate. It is sweet to the taste and acidity levels are minimum.
Macchiato: I think this is where this bean shines! A macchiato with the Kicking Horse tastes heavenly! There is a sweet spot for any bean and I think this is it!
Cappuccino: I do enjoy sweet cappuccinos, but do have to say the coffee is a little distant in this mixture
Latte: I feel like this blend is too "smooth" for lattes and gets lost in the milk
Overall: I think the Kicking Horse is a great bean if you want to use it for espressos, macchiatos or cappuccino. If you are an avid latte drinker and like the coffee taste, this might be on the lighter side for you.
