Colombia Don Enrique Reserve Narino Colombia: Don Enrique Reserve, Narino

I pan roasted 4 oz of the Don Enrique soon after the UPS guy handed me my first shipment at around 3 p.m. The pan was a 10" cast iron, heated until beads of water danced on the surface, and then reduced it a bit in temperature. After pouring the beans in, I stirred every 20 or so seconds with a large metal spoon, for 14 minutes, in about the middle of the second crack, when the beans were a rich dark brown rather than black. I then poured the beans in a large metal colander, and stirred them with the same metal spoon until I had removed all of the chaff. I put the beans in a small glass jar until they were room temperature, and then put the lid on loosely, so that the beans could out-gas. I then put the jar in the refrigerator, with the lid still on loosely. At 7:00 a.m. the next morning, I let the beans warm to room temperature, and then ground three tablespoons of them in a burr grinder. I boiled four cups of water in an electric boiler, and when it came to a boil, I poured one cup of water in a large French press, let the press warm for a minute, and the rest of the water cool. I then poured the ground beans into the press, followed by the three cups (or 24 oz.). After stirring the grounds for a few seconds, I put the plunger of the press in on top of the brew, and after five minutes, pushed the plunger down. What resulted was a beautiful dark brown/black brew, with low acid and little bitterness, I definitely tasted notes of chocolate and hazelnuts, with some spice (cinnamon and just a hint of black pepper), all of which became more noticeable when I added some half-and-half to the brew. I expect that the beans will improve over the course of the rest of this week. I will definitely be buying more of this, when my 8 oz sampler supply runs out. This one is truly a keeper.

roasted on a sr800, 1.5 minutes past first crack. ubsolutly stunning. it's like drinking chocolate. this is my wife's favorite right now. go get it. you will not regret it!

Very nice Columbian coffee. One of my favorites so far. I've purchased this one a few times now. Lots of cocoa flavor. Full of flavor and aroma. Beans roast very evenly and very little chafe. Makes a nice dark roast.

Very nice. In espresso/milk drinks a light roast gives taste of honey, medium roast gives a nice Carmel flavor and dark gives chocolate taste.

Very very good any time of day !!! A favorite of mine in the afternoon !!! Just after first crack seems to be a good spot !!

I did this on the lighter side of a medium, I went through dry phase a bit fast but I didn’t mess with the flavors much. It presented a delicate but sweet acidity like a nice mouth feel. I made it in a pour over (198F water temp). Excellent easy to drink coffee and definitely tops other South American origins I’ve tried.

Rich, chocolaty flavor. Full body, not very acidic. I roast mine past the second crack to the point they just start to get oily. Nice rich dark cup of coffee . Good rich flavor.

Decent coffee from Columbia. Not a lot of complexity, acid, or nuance, but it is good. Very short time between first and second crack. I like this best at FC.

This is the first coffee I ever roasted and it's amazing! It's got a bright and nutty flavor with subtle notes of cinnamon! I roasted it to 22 minutes at 210 celcius, which was just into second crack, I guess a city roast. If you're new to roasting, this is definitely the one to get!

First time Colombian for us, Brazilian has been the norm for us for years ....what a great surprise this bean was... Roasted on my Hive Roaster to a medium FullCity (almost FC+) roast profile, with a balanced profile and dropped at 426F degrees. This produced a medium bodied, balanced cup of chocolatey / caramel with fruit flavors. The best surprise was a long, sweet finish! WOW, very nice cup and a very easy roast with my Hive! Looking forward to experimenting with the roast profile and more great roasting events with this bean. Definitely recommend it .... TY CBC!

Very smooth coffee always my go to. I roast 2 minutes past first crack just right every time.

excellent

I received this coffee first in a South American sample pack. It is absolutely delicious! I immediate ordered more of it. It’s now my new favorite!!

YES indeed, Love it.

Todd One of my favorites from CBC. Always makes a great roast. I have roasted dark and medium and love it each way. You can't go wrong with this one.

I roasted it to medium-dark. The output was a rich, smooth, bold batch remarkably free of defects. This coffee is outstanding! It just became my favorite.

Always my Columbian origin of choice when in stock. Very flavorful and easy drinking. Does well with medium and dark roasts. Highly recommended.

Good daily morning coffee. I roasted to a 2nd crack.

Roasted to full city Bold flavor that holds up well in a latte. This is my new go to for espresso drinks. My untrained palate gets chocolate and nuts and a full mouthfeel. Drinking it straight black (as I usually do with coffee) its a little on the bitter side, but its just awesome with some steamed milk. Its not bad black, just a little on the harsh side.

With roasting coffee, my first objective was to find a coffee my wife and I can drink everyday. A home base while we adventure throughout the world of coffee. A decent cup of joe. We never met Joe, but we did meet the Don. Don Enrique Reserve, roasted 2.5min past 2nd crack on the SR800, brewed in a subpar Mr.Coffee drip maker, taste like what I imagine as a decent cup of coffee. No flavor is competing with the other. Balanced, smooth, unimposing. The Don isn't looking to be flashy but to give comfort. But when you put the Don through the aeropress the flavor is like putting on some silk pajamas, but get ready for the punch of caffeine that will carry you through tomorrow!

Rich, bold, and complex. Dark chocolate notes on the back end that remain on the palate. This one will stay with you, and that's a good thing. Taken just into second crack in a SR800 with an extension tube. Full City + maybe, slightly darker than I usually roast, but this bean handles it well. Brewed in both an Aeropress and a Behmor Brazen. Actually preferred the Aeropress. Seemed to take the "rough edge" off of it. Looking forward to brewing it in a Chemex. Should be just right. These Colombians are really good.

This is the best Colombia coffee! Part of m every day routine. Smooth.

This is a difficult bean to roast and not "chip" from the heat. It's best done at a lower temp for longer duration than any bean I've roasted. The flavor is good though! I use a SR800.

Excellent coffee, excellent company!

I don't roast, generally, a great many Columbian beans, but this was a pretty decent drinker with a decent body at mauve a FC roast. Definite complex chocolate nuances, and chocolaty qualities in coffees is one of my favorite attributes. At full city roast some of the fruit qualities may be reduced but some linger but it is at its smoothest to my tongue.

Rich, bold yet smooth, this excelso is delicious without any bitter aftertaste that some Colombian coffees exhibit. It's the cabernet of coffee. On my little countertop roaster I roasted it for eight minutes @ 220 C, and then eight minutes @ 240 C. This took it a few minutes past 2nd crack and delivered a medium-dark roast. I brew it up as espresso in my Bialetti, add a dab of honey and some half-n-half for a cappuccino that is delicious beyond words. I highly recommend this coffee.

Great flavor at a great price! Just go to second crack.

Has a very rich taste I roasted just as second crack began and it yielded a great cup very bold

Very versatile. No matter the roast it will be a great cup. Blends with just about anything. From a breakfast blend to a desert coffee this will fit the bill.

I bought 3lbs of this and 3lbs of Costa Rica La Monolia Tres Rios. Similar profiles to that of Kona which I can't afford. Though both are great, I think I like this slightly more. As a matter of fact, I am currently enjoying a cup as I write this! It has a moderate taste, very smooth, with a slight lingering aftertaste. Happy, happy!

My favorite beans so far! I would go slow and steady when roasting. Don't take these past second crack. My shot recipe is 18.5g in and 20g out @ 26-30 secs.

Thought I'd give this a try since it was on special. Like any other coffee beans I have bought from CBC these produced a good cup of coffee. I roast just into the second crack. I did have an issue with the package when it arrived and when I called the person on the phone went above and beyond to take care of the issue. I have only called in a few times, mostly with questions, and they have always been very helpful and nice to talk to. Sorry I don't have more to say about the 'coffee' itself. I have not purchased any that I did not like but more than anything wanted to praise the company and the way they put customers first.

Now, I know the truth.... No more fake ground up or tampered with so-called roasted coffee beans... Thusly, Folgers, Maxwell House, StarBucks, Dunkin Doughnut, or commercial branded coffee beans are not for me! The Coffee Bean Corral, sells real coffee beans! The quality, flavor, and content yet intact; the quality of the coffee beans provide both exhilaration and excellence! The company's service too, was excellent being that my order was both prepared and delivered promptly! I'm delighted regarding the outcome of this purchase and too, will return to further patronize this company's rich tasty coffee beans. And btw, the "Colombia Don Enrique Reserve Excelso: is fabulous! Coffee Bean Corral, thanks for delivering a quality product expeditiously!

This coffee was not good. Where do all the 5 stars come from?? I would have given it 1 star but i just feel like a nice guy today. I purchased 6 different coffee samples and they were all garbage. I find it real strange that they were all rated 5 stars. I no longer trust these reviews nor this company.