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Pilot Coffee Roasters

Las Palmas — Espresso

Colombia

WashedMedium74Cherry's Index

Cup profile

pecan · whipped_cream · sugary

Las Palmas — Espresso by Pilot Coffee Roasters
Farm / Co-op
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Process
Washed
Altitude
1600–1600 m
Varietals
castillo
Harvest
—
Weight
300g
Bag price
$21.00
Price / oz
$1.98/oz
Brew
espresso, filter

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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.

How confidence affects the score

Coverage measures signal availability, not cup quality. Missing sources are dropped, remaining weights are renormalized, and the result is shrunk toward a neutral 50 baseline by 18% so one thin signal cannot carry the score on its own.

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

  • 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
    65/ 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 75.0 shrunk to 70.6 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 roaster frequently mentioned alongside other respected Canadian specialty roasters like Hatch and Ethica. While some users feel their roast profiles lean heavily toward espresso, they are widely recognized for their quality and are a go-to option for many local coffee enthusiasts. Feedback is generally positive, with customers appreciating their in-store experience, such as espresso flights, though they face typical competition from other high-end local roasters.

well-regarded Toronto roasterfrequent mention alongside top Canadian roastersespresso-focused roast profilesin-store espresso flightsconsistent quality
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On YouTube

4 videos · 54k combined views

Outside coverage identifies Pilot Coffee Roasters as a company with deep roots in the industry, evolving from equipment service to specialty roasting. Reviewers highlight their commitment to blending traditional methods with modern specialty practices. The restoration of vintage roasting equipment serves as a central narrative point in their brand identity.

Historical industry expertiseVintage equipment restorationFocus on espresso heritageIntegration of old and new techniques

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