Pirates of Coffee - Colombia Oaky (Oak Barrel Fermentation)

Pirates of Coffee – Colombia Oaky (Oak Barrel Fermentation)

🏴‍☠️ An Innovative Oak Barrel-Fermented Coffee

Introducing Oaky, a one-of-a-kind oak barrel-fermented coffee crafted by Andrés Quiceno and Julio Madrid at La Riviera in Risaralda, Colombia. This special fermentation technique infuses the coffee with deep, layered flavors, reminiscent of aged oakwood and warm spices, delivering a bold, complex, and unforgettable cup.

🌿 Origin: Colombia – Risaralda
🔬 Process: Oak Barrel Fermentation
🫘 Variety: Castillo
☕ Flavor Notes: Cherry, oak, chikoo (sapodilla), allspice, maple syrup
📈 Cup Score: 88.25
⚡ Brew Method: Filter & Espresso

What Makes It Special?

🌱 Sourced from La Riviera – Colombia’s Coffee Heartland
Located in Colombia’s Coffee Cultural Landscape, La Riviera Farm is nestled in the central foothills of the Andes, benefiting from high-altitude climate conditions influenced by the Santa Isabel snow-capped peaks.

🛢️ Unique Oak Barrel Fermentation
This experimental fermentation technique involves aging the coffee in oak barrels, creating a depth of flavor that is both rich and complex. The result? A coffee that develops oakwood aromatics, spiced sweetness, and a smooth, lingering body.

🍒 A Flavor Experience Like No Other

• Juicy cherry & chikoo (sapodilla) bring natural sweetness.
• Rich oak & warm allspice add depth and a sophisticated edge.
• Maple syrup undertones create a smooth, long-lasting finish.

🔥 Part of the Loco Series 2025
Oaky is part of our Loco Series, a 2025 collection celebrating bold and unconventional processing techniques. If you've enjoyed Smoothie, Munchie, or Geshie, this coffee will captivate your palate with its next-level fermentation.

Transparency Report

💎 Single Origin: Colombia – Risaralda
🌱 Farmers: Andrés Quiceno & Julio Madrid
📍 Farm: La Riviera
📍 Altitude: 1,700 MASL
🔥 Roast Profile: Light/Medium
🌰 Format: Whole Bean
📈 Cup Score: 88.25

Brewing Recommendation

☕ Best enjoyed as a filter coffee (V60, Chemex, Kalita Wave) to highlight its oak-aged complexity and spiced sweetness.
⚡ Also makes an intriguing espresso, delivering a rich, layered shot with deep cherry and oakwood notes.

📸 Product photo is illustrative; each package is unique

A bold, aged, and deeply complex coffee, where tradition meets innovation—Oaky is truly next-level! 🛢️🌿☕✨🏴‍☠️