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Pilot Coffee Roasters

96B Liberica Project – Vietnam

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96B Liberica Project – Vietnam by Pilot Coffee Roasters
Farm / Co-op
—
Altitude
600–600 m
Varietals
other
Harvest
—
Weight
250g
Bag price
$29.00
Price / oz
$3.29/oz
Brew
filter

As cupped

rosewater · blackcurrant wine gum · agave

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Cherry's Index

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

74

Noted

Preliminary

Confidence33% coverage / 3 of 7 signals

Score is partially shrunk toward a neutral 50 — read directionally until more source families land. Coverage is signal availability, not cup quality; missing sources are dropped, the remaining weights are renormalized, and the result is shrunk toward a neutral 50 baseline by 18% so a single thin signal can’t carry the score on its own.

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  • YouTube reviews
    Sentiment from third-party YouTube reviewer mentions
    80/ 30% weight
  • Reddit sentiment
    Sentiment across specialty-coffee discussion
    75/ 55% weight
  • Roaster transparency
    Producer / farm / lot disclosure depth
    70/ 15% weight

Bonuses applied

  • Sprudge press coverage
    This roaster has been featured by Sprudge
    +2
  • Editorial coverage cluster
    This roaster has 3+ recent editorial mentions across trade press
    +1

Renormalized base 75.8 shrunk to 71.3 at 83% confidence + bonuses = 74.

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About Pilot Coffee Roasters

Community reputation · Reddit

Well-regarded· sentiment 75/100

Pilot Coffee Roasters is a well-established Toronto-based roaster that is frequently mentioned as a go-to option for coffee enthusiasts in Canada. While they are widely recognized and often included in lists of reputable local roasters alongside peers like Hatch and Ethica, some users perceive their roast profiles as leaning more toward espresso-focused styles. Community feedback is generally positive, with users praising their in-house espresso flights and quality, though there are occasional mentions of preference for other local competitors.

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On YouTube

1 video · 23k combined views

Outside coverage identifies Pilot Coffee Roasters as a company with deep roots in the espresso machine industry. Reviewers highlight their transition from equipment service to specialty roasting. The brand is noted for its commitment to traditional craftsmanship, specifically through the restoration and use of vintage roasting equipment.

Legacy in espresso equipment serviceRestoration of vintage roasting technologyEvolution from importer to roasterCommitment to traditional roasting methods

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