First opened package: The aroma is not as apparent. The beans still smell good but not that strong of aroma.
Appearance of the beans: Can't really tell of any discolored difference.
Grind: I prepared the grind for a pour over in my Chemex. The beans still smell fresh.
Pour over experience: At first pour, the bloom is not as appealing. It still blooms but not as high. I proceeded to finish the pour over process and nothing else seemed to differ.
Tasting: At first taste the coffee didn't feel any different but the floral aroma was not as strong.
Overall: Still a good quality roast and produces a solid cup of JOE!
March 19th roast date:
First opened package: Robust Aroma!!! Smells fresh.
Appearance of the beans: Can't really tell difference.
Grind: When grinding, you can smell the freshness of the coffee.
Pour over: Blooms higher and the smell is stronger at first pour.
Tasting: only difference was strong aroma.
Overall: Aside from the obvious difference in roast dates, the only other difference is strength of aroma.
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It’s just amazing to know each morning that the best coffee in Chicago is roasted 3 miles from my house and more importantly is waiting to be brewed downstairs when I get up!