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Ethiopia Chelbesa Danche Anaerobic Washed

Anaerobic Washed

Anaerobic WashedLight

Cherrybook Index

53sparse

Evidence-of-quality score, not a cup score. Sparse signal: 2 of 7 signals on file. Methodology

Price position

$1.92/oz$24.00 for 354g

Typical band for this profile $1.70 to $2.71 (anaerobic washed single-origin lots (other named varieties, retail bags); across markets in stock). Where it sits

Catalog summary

An anaerobic Washed lot from Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia, not yet indexed (2 of 7 signals on file) and priced inside the typical band for its listed profile.

Based on the listing and catalog evidence

Price and availability set by the roaster.

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Roaster’s notes

peach rings · raspberry candy

  • Fruit
  • Sugar and spice
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Mapped from the roaster’s tasting notes to the SCA flavor wheel; Cherrybook’s interpretation of the stated notes, not the roaster’s own categorization.

Ethiopia Chelbesa Danche Anaerobic Washed by Backyard Beans Coffee
Farm / Co-op
SNAP Specialty Coffee
Altitude
2200 m
Varietals
Kurume
Harvest
—
Weight
354g
Bag price
$24.00
Price / oz
$1.92/oz
Brew
espresso, filter

from the roaster’s storeread by Cherrybook from the listing“estimated” below = inferred, not stated

Price contextmodeled

A modeled range and current prices for comparable listings.

$1.92/oz

typically $1.70 to $2.71

Where it sits

33 anaerobic washed single-origin lots (other named varieties, retail bags); across markets in stock

typical band this lot

Broad comparison: 33rd percentile of 33 anaerobic washed single-origin lots (other named varieties, retail bags); across markets in stock right now.

This group broadens origin, roast or selling market to find enough lots. It does not qualify this coffee for a value recommendation.

What moves this price

cheaper×1.00pricier
  • Roaster brand and sourcing×0.79
  • Anaerobic process×1.16
  • High altitude (2200 m)×1.08
  • Light roast×1.06

At 354 g, this bag runs about 3% less per ounce than a typical 287 g bag; that is pack size, not the coffee.

How this estimate works

A statistical model, refit weekly across the in-stock catalog, estimates what a coffee with these listed attributes typically sells for per ounce. Each multiplier compares one trait against the average lot in this market; the roaster line covers brand and sourcing together, which this model cannot separate. Bag size is shown separately, priced at the rate observed across sizes of the same coffee, because it says nothing about the coffee itself. The distribution counts every in-stock listing in the comparison group, with at least 15 listings from three roasters and no roaster supplying more than 60% of it. Decaf, blends, variety segments, processing families and bag formats stay separate. Origin, roast and selling currency can broaden as the group label indicates. Prices are converted to USD per ounce; shipping and differences in tax treatment are not adjusted. The model reads listed attributes only: the quality of the specific lot in the bag is not observable, so a price above the typical band is not evidence of overpricing.

Cherrybook Index (CBI)

Evidence-of-quality score, not a cup score. Methodology

53

Sparse signal

Confidence2 of 7 signals on file

Score is heavily shrunk toward 50; treat as a placeholder until more sources arrive.

How confidence affects the score

Coverage measures signal availability, not cup quality. This coffee has 23% of the signal universe on file. Missing sources are dropped, remaining weights are renormalized, and the result is shrunk toward a neutral 50 baseline by 43% so one thin signal cannot carry the score on its own.

The math on file: renormalized base 51.1 shrunk to 50.6 + bonuses = 53.

Missing: SCA grade, Coffee Review, YouTube reviews, On-shop ratings, Cherrybook ratings

  • Roaster transparency
    Producer / farm / lot disclosure depth
    55/ 22% weight
  • Reddit sentiment
    Sentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
    50/ 78% weight

Bonuses applied

  • Sprudge press coverage
    This roaster has been featured by Sprudge
    +2

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About Backyard Beans Coffee

Community reputation · Reddit

Polarizing· sentiment 50/100

One thread author reports using the Equilibrium Half Decaf blend for afternoon and late morning brews, noting it is a bit dark for their taste but not bad. Another thread author considering purchases mentions that the roaster offers Ethiopian, Costa Rica, and Honduran naturals that look solid.

Equilibrium Half Decafnaturals
Threads cited (2)
  • r/pourover · 5↑ · Half Decaf?

    Saw a bag of Backyard Beans Equilibrium Half Decaf and have been using it for my afternoon and sometimes late morning brews. It’s a bit dark for my taste but not bad at all. Was wondering if anyone had encountered other roasters who do this. Of course I guess I could just find a good decaf and mix a few regular beans i

  • r/pourover · 4↑ · Blueberry/strawberry bombs?

    …c blueberry bomb, but also really like strawberry for a similar style coffee but a different lead note. Also not looking to completely break the bank here, let's cap the budget at $30/12oz. Any recs? Looking at backyard beans right now, they have Ethiopian, Costa Rica, and Honduran naturals that all look solid. Thanks

Press · Sprudge

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This video documents the history of Backyard Beans Coffee, from its humble beginnings roasting coffee on a backyard grill to its current 13,000-square-foot facility. The founders discuss their growth, the development of their roasting style, and their commitment to their local community.

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“The name really came from just the origin of our business, which is our backyard, and our customers were our neighbors.”

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