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George Howell Coffee

Yulnimox, Guatemala

WashedLightNorthscore 92
Yulnimox, Guatemala by George Howell Coffee
Farm / Co-op
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Process
Washed
Altitude
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Varietals
caturra
Harvest
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Weight
340g
Bag price
$29.00
Price / oz
$2.42/oz
Brew
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As cupped

rose · peach · plum

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Northscore

Quality score with explicit source coverage. Methodology

92

Limited signal

Confidence33% coverage / 3 of 7 signals

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Missing: SCA grade, Coffee Review, Buyer reviews, Cherrybook tastings

  • YouTube reviews
    Sentiment from third-party YouTube reviewer mentions
    95/ 30% weight
  • Reddit sentiment
    Sentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
    90/ 55% weight
  • Roaster transparency
    Producer / farm / lot disclosure depth
    60/ 15% weight

Bonuses applied

  • Sprudge press coverage
    This roaster has been featured by Sprudge
    +2
  • Roast Magazine Roaster of the Year
    This roaster has been recognized as Roaster of the Year by Roast Magazine within the last decade
    +2
  • Editorial coverage cluster
    This roaster has 3+ recent editorial mentions across trade press
    +1

Base weighted score: 87.0 + bonuses = 92

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About George Howell Coffee

Community reputation · Reddit

Cult favorite· sentiment 90/100

George Howell is widely regarded as a premier, top-tier roaster within the coffee community. They are frequently cited as a benchmark for quality, with users often describing their beans as being "on another level" compared to other specialty roasters. While their ultra-premium offerings can be very expensive, they are consistently respected for their sourcing, technical expertise, and educational contributions to the hobby, such as the "George Howell method" for brewing.

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Threads cited (10)

Press · Sprudge

On YouTube

8 videos · 789k combined views

Outside coverage consistently positions George Howell as a foundational figure in the specialty coffee industry. Reviewers emphasize his long-standing commitment to transparency and quality, often citing his influence as a benchmark for the entire East Coast coffee scene. The roaster is frequently described as a world-class operation that prioritizes the integrity of the coffee above all else.

Pioneering industry influenceUncompromising quality standardsEast Coast coffee benchmarkFocus on transparency and originLegacy of specialty coffee innovation

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