Why can’t we just say West Coast Roast? Starbucks and Peet’s get the credit, or blame, for this dark roast thing. I’m going to coin the term now. This is a West Coast Roast. It sort of rhymes too!
A nice mild coffee aroma escapes the bag. The beans are dark brown and oily, both characteristics of a dark roast. The coffee is bitter in the cup once brewed, but still drinkable black. This is one of the less bitter, bitter coffees I’ve had. Aside from the bitterness, this is a milder dark roast with a nice flavor, especially after it has cooled some. So if you’re in a Target, or other large box shop, desperate for coffee, like a bitter coffee that can still be drank black, find this on sale, go for it.
Now for the name, I’m disappointed. The name is what attracted me to the bag. Because of the name, Major Dickason’s, I was expecting a backstory straight out of a Rudyard Kipling work. But alas, Major seems to have been only a frequent flyer at the first Peet’s store who apparently liked a bitter cup of coffee?
Price $7.99 on sale, $9.49 regular price – 12 ounce bag