Stronghold

Tasting notes

About this bean

Stronghold is a medium roast from Origin, sourced from Brazil. Medium roasts balance origin character with developed sweetness from caramelisation. They are generally the most forgiving roast level for espresso. The roaster lists tasting notes of Dark chocolte and Fudge. Tasting notes are the roaster's reference, not a guarantee; your cup will be shaped by your grinder, water and recipe. Home baristas on Puck Yeah have logged 4 shots of this bean, with an average community rating of 4.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.

Average community recipe

Averaged across 4 community shots. A starting point, not a recipe to copy.

Common questions

How do you brew Stronghold as espresso?

The Puck Yeah community average for this bean is 17.5g in, 40.3g out (a 1:2.30 ratio), pulled in about 23 seconds. That is a useful starting point, not a recipe to copy. Dial in by taste: pull finer if the shot is sour or runs too fast, coarser if it is bitter or chokes.

What does Stronghold taste like?

Origin lists tasting notes of Dark chocolte and Fudge. Tasting notes are the roaster's reference for a well-brewed cup; your shot can taste different depending on grind, water, dose and extraction time.

Where is Stronghold from?

Stronghold is sourced from Brazil.

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