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Wrecking Ball Coffee Roasters

Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Grade 1 Banko

WashedMedium-Light75Strong
Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Grade 1 Banko by Wrecking Ball Coffee Roasters
Origin
ET
Farm / Co-op
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Process
Washed
Altitude
—
Varietals
heirloom
Harvest
—
Weight
340g
Bag price
$24.00
Price / oz
$2.00/oz
Brew
filter, espresso

As cupped

jasmine · bergamot aroma · lemon · stone-fruit acidity · honeyed sweetness · silky · tea-like finish

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Cherry's Index

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

75

Strong

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.

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

  • YouTube reviews
    Sentiment from third-party YouTube reviewer mentions
    85/ 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
  • Roast Magazine Roaster of the Year
    This roaster has been recognized as Roaster of the Year by Roast Magazine within the last decade
    +2
  • Stale-stock demotion
    This lot has been listed in stock for an extended time; specialty coffee freshness degrades over weeks
    +-1

Renormalized base 76.5 shrunk to 71.9 at 83% confidence + bonuses = 75.

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About Wrecking Ball Coffee Roasters

Community reputation · Reddit

Well-regarded· sentiment 75/100

Wrecking Ball is consistently recognized as a staple in the San Francisco coffee scene. Users frequently mention them alongside other respected local roasters, and they are often cited as a destination for those seeking high-quality beans. While there is no intense "cult following" discourse, they maintain a solid reputation as a reliable and respected roaster in the community.

San Francisco staplefrequently recommended local roasterhigh-quality single originsrespected by peers
Threads cited (6)

Press · Sprudge

On YouTube

5 videos · 115k combined views

Outside coverage characterizes Wrecking Ball Coffee Roasters as a technically focused establishment that prioritizes precision in brewing. Reviewers highlight the roaster's commitment to educating consumers on the science behind extraction. The roaster is presented as an approachable authority that demystifies complex brewing methods for home enthusiasts.

Technical brewing precisionEducational focus for consumersEmphasis on extraction scienceApproachable coffee expertise

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