Yellow Bourbon

About this bean

Yellow Bourbon is a medium roast from SAMA Stads Koffie Branderij, sourced from Brazil. Medium roasts balance origin character with developed sweetness from caramelisation. They are generally the most forgiving roast level for espresso. Home baristas on Puck Yeah have logged 11 shots of this bean, with an average community rating of 7.7 out of 10 across 11 ratings.

Average community recipe

Averaged across 11 community shots. A starting point, not a recipe to copy.

Common questions

How do you brew Yellow Bourbon as espresso?

The Puck Yeah community average for this bean is 17.2g in, 31.4g out (a 1:1.82 ratio), pulled in about 31 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 Yellow Bourbon taste like?

SAMA Stads Koffie Branderij hasn't published tasting notes for this one, but medium coffees often show a balance of acidity and caramelised sweetness.

Where is Yellow Bourbon from?

Yellow Bourbon is sourced from Brazil.

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