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From $22.00/12oz

## What the Brand Says

> Bold · smoky · unapologetic — a proper French roast for dark-roast loyalists. Some say we've roasted this one to the edge. We say: that's the point. We take perfectly grown coffee past first crack and let it nip at the toes of second — big body, low acid, and a finish that stands up to cream, sugar, or a 6am shift. If your daily driver is a dark roast from the big chains, this is the same comfort with actual freshness — roasted Mondays at our Isla Vista roastery, shipped Tuesday morning. Free shipping over $50 · subscriptions ship free.

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# James Bean - American Hero (French Roast)

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12oz

$22.00

($29.33/lbs)

5lb

$124.50

($24.90/lbs)

## Profile

### Taste characteristics

**Body:** 73/100 — Light & tea-like (0) to Full-bodied & creamy (100)

**Acidity:** 29/100 — Soft (0) to Bright & acidic (100)

**Sweetness:** 30/100 — Less sweet (0) to Very sweet (100)

**Bitterness:** 77/100 — Subtle bitterness (0) to Pronounced bitterness (100)

**Character:** 15/100 — Conventional (0) to Funky & novel (100)

**Roast level:** Dark — 6/7, from Extra light (1) to Extra dark (7)

## Tasting Notes

Smoky

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