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Friedhats

AmsterdamPrices in EURwww.friedhats.com ↗
Coffees in catalog
29
Also available
0
Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
75.7
Reddit sentiment
82/100
FreshnessRoast cadence not disclosed
OriginsCOETPEPAKERW
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 28% · limited data

Coverage is below 50%. Most of this roaster’s lots are scored off roaster-level signals (Reddit + YouTube) without per-lot SCA grades, Coffee Review entries, or published buyer reviews. With limited signal, scores are also pulled toward a neutral 50 baseline by the Cherry’s Index methodology, so lots can read flatter than the actual cup quality differences between them. The avg Cherry’s Index reflects general reputation more than per-lot quality.

Roaster signals

Apply to every lot from this roaster.

  • Reddit82/100weight 18%
  • YouTube90/100weight 10%

Per-lot signals (averaged)

Vary across lots; averaged over 29 in-stock lots.

  • SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
  • Coffee Reviewnot on file · weight 20%
  • Buyer reviewsnot on file · weight 12%
  • Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 5%
  • Transparencynot on file · weight 5%

Bonuses earned (per lot)

  • sprudge29/29
  • stale decay9/29

Base components are renormalized over whatever signals are available for each lot. SCA + Coffee Review are capped at 40% combined to keep the cupping story from dominating. Bonuses (accolades, awards, editorial coverage) and freshness decay are applied on top.

Community reputation · Reddit

Well-regarded· sentiment 82/100

Friedhats is recognized as a standout Dutch specialty roaster, praised by community members for offering some of the best value-for-money light roasts in Europe compared to pricier competitors. While one thread features mixed opinions regarding roast styles and flavor profiles—with a few users noting roasty or ashy notes on certain origins—others group them alongside world-class roasters like Tim Wendelboe and recommend their beans for both filter and espresso applications.

good value for moneydutch roasterlight roastsworld-class reputationmixed opinions on roast flavor
Threads cited (5)

Press · Sprudge

On YouTube

6 videos · 60k combined views

Reviewers describe Friedhats as an Amsterdam-based specialty roastery founded in 2016 by Lex Wenneker and Dylan after years of working together in cafes. Outside coverage emphasizes their commitment to light roasting that highlights true origin characteristics, exploring unique flavor profiles, and maintaining creative control after early business lessons. Reviewers also highlight their sustainable packaging initiatives and hands-on production approach originating from humble beginnings in a cold garage.

Amsterdam based roastery established in 2016Founders Lex Wenneker and DylanLight roast focus for origin expressionExploration of unique flavor profilesSustainable reusable packaging practicesHumble beginnings roasting in a garage

Coverage from others

Flagship cafe

Friedhats Fuku Cafe

Bos en Lommerweg 136, Amsterdam

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The Fuku Cafe is presented as their primary retail location in Amsterdam.

The catalog

29 in stock · 37 archived

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Archived (37)
Friedhats

Burundi Gitwe

BI / Washed; taste data is still thin.

BI · Washed

Well-reviewed roaster
76
$1.63/oz
Out of stock
Friedhats

Kenya Kii

KE; taste data is still thin.

KE

Well-reviewed roaster
76
$1.85/oz
Out of stock

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