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Pilot Coffee Roasters

Catalan 'Red Bourbon' - Guatemala

WashedMedium70Noted
Catalan 'Red Bourbon' - Guatemala by Pilot Coffee Roasters
Origin
GT
Producer
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Farm / Co-op
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Process
Washed
Altitude
—
Varietals
red_bourbon
Harvest
—
Weight
300g
Bag price
$20.00
Price / oz
$1.89/oz
Brew
—

As cupped

almond · nectarine · creamy

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Cherry's Index

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

70

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
    45/ 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
  • Stale-stock demotion
    This lot has been listed in stock for an extended time; specialty coffee freshness degrades over weeks
    +-1

Renormalized base 72.0 shrunk to 68.1 at 83% confidence + bonuses = 70.

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About Pilot Coffee Roasters

Community reputation · Reddit

Well-regarded· sentiment 75/100

Pilot Coffee Roasters is a well-regarded Toronto-based roaster frequently mentioned alongside other top-tier Canadian roasters like Hatch and Ethica. While some enthusiasts feel their profile leans heavily toward espresso, they are widely recognized for their quality and are a go-to option for many in the region. Feedback is generally positive, with users appreciating their in-house cafe experiences and the consistency of their beans.

Toronto stapleespresso-focused profileshigh-quality beansfrequently recommended in Canadacafe experience with flights
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Press · Sprudge

On YouTube

2 videos · 4k combined views

Outside coverage highlights the long history of Pilot Coffee Roasters, noting their transition from equipment service to specialty roasting. Reviewers emphasize the company's commitment to blending traditional methods with modern specialty practices. The restoration of vintage roasting equipment serves as a central element of their brand identity.

Historical evolution from equipment serviceRestoration of vintage roasting technologyIntegration of traditional and modern methodsLongstanding presence in the coffee industry

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