89Expect Plum, Blackberry, and Dark Chocolate from this washed.
Kirinyaga, KE · Washed
MediumPlumBlackberryDark Chocolate
ROTY 2017 roaster
$4.25/oz
Roaster
George Howell Coffee
Acton, MAgeorgehowellcoffee.com ↗
Roaster of the YearRoast Magazine · 2017
- Coffees in catalog
- 23
- Also available
- 1
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 83.8
- Reddit sentiment
- 85/100
FreshnessRoast cadence not disclosed
OriginsCOGTYEETCRKE
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 36% · 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.
- Reddit85/100weight 18%
- YouTube95/100weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 23 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Review68.8/1004/23 lots · weight 20%
- Buyer reviewsnot on file · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 5%
- Transparency70.7/10023/23 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- sprudge23/23
- roty23/23
- editorial cluster23/23
- stale decay19/23
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
Cult favorite· sentiment 85/100
George Howell Coffee is highly regarded within the specialty coffee community, often cited as a benchmark for quality. Users frequently reference their specific brewing methods and educational resources as authoritative guides for home brewing. The brand is associated with a high standard of coffee excellence, and community members express genuine enthusiasm for their offerings.
authoritative brewing methodshigh quality standardswidely respected roastereducational resources
Press · Sprudge
- George Howell: The Sprudge Twenty Interview2025-11-18·sprudge
An interview with 2025 Sprudge Twenty inductee George Howell.
- 30 Minute Acid Trip: George Howell, Snapchill, And The Quest For Cold Coffee Acidity2024-05-07·sprudge
A closer look at the partnership between Snapchill and George Howell Coffee.
On YouTube
8 videos · 783k combined views
Outside coverage consistently positions George Howell as a foundational figure in the specialty coffee industry. Reviewers emphasize the roaster's unwavering commitment to quality control and transparency in sourcing. The brand is frequently cited as a premier roaster on the East Coast and globally. Observers also highlight the technical precision of their roasting facility and their focus on innovative environmental practices.
Pioneering industry leadershipRigorous quality control standardsEast Coast specialty benchmarkCommitment to transparencyTechnical roasting precisionInnovative facility design
Coverage from others
- 381k views
Coffee Beans Fundamentals with George Howell
How2Heroes
- 135k views
Manual Coffee Brewing (Pour Over Coffee) with George Howell
How2Heroes
- 98k views
Coffee Brewing Principles with George Howell
How2Heroes
- 84k views
Drip Coffee Brewing with George Howell
How2Heroes
- 77k views
Coffee Freshness and Storage with George Howell
How2Heroes
- 5k views
Inside the Roastery at George Howell (Behind the Scenes Roastery Tour)
Roaster Kat
- 2k views
Breville Presents: Mug Shots with George Howell
Breville
- 2k views
Cupping year-old coffee with George Howell
Roaster Kat
Flagship cafe
Retail location
Acton, MA
Open in maps →The website lists multiple locations (The Godfrey, Boston Public Market, Newbury St, Newtonville, Lovestruck, The Roastery) but does not provide the specific street addresses for these locations on the provided pages.
The catalog
23 in stock · 23 archived
89
86Pineapple, White Honey, and Malt on a washed build.
Huila, CO · Washed
MediumPineappleHoneyMalt+2
ROTY 2017 roaster
$3.50/oz
86Expect Pecan, Nougat, and Dark Chocolate from this washed.
Apaneca, SV · Washed
MediumPecanNougatDark Chocolate+2
ROTY 2017 roaster
$2.08/oz
85Expect Dark Chocolate, Plum, and Orange from this washed.
Western Province, RW · Washed
MediumDark ChocolatePlumOrange
ROTY 2017 roaster
$2.42/oz
85Cherry, White Honey, and Rose on a washed build.
Huila, CO · Washed
LightCherryHoneyRose
ROTY 2017 roaster
$3.50/oz
85Orange, Maple Syrup, and Milk Chocolate on a washed build.
Frailes, CR · Washed
LightOrangeMaple SyrupMilk Chocolate
ROTY 2017 roaster
$2.17/oz
85Plum, Black Tea, and Orange on a washed build.
Nyamasheke, RW · Washed
LightPlumBlack TeaOrange
ROTY 2017 roaster
$2.42/oz
85Rose, Peach, and Plum on a washed build.
Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
LightRosePeachPlum
ROTY 2017 roaster
$2.42/oz
84Clove, Butterscotch, and Blueberry on a natural build.
Cerrado, BR · Natural
LightCloveButterscotchBlueberry+1
ROTY 2017 roaster
$2.17/oz
84Expect Orange, Cherry, and Dark Chocolate from this washed.
Dota, CR · Washed
LightOrangeCherryDark Chocolate
ROTY 2017 roaster
$1.75/oz
84Clove, Dark Caramel, and Blueberry on a natural build.
Cerrado, BR · Natural
MediumCloveCaramelBlueberry
ROTY 2017 roaster
$2.17/oz
84Expect Dark Chocolate, Light Caramel, and White Honey from this washed.
Chiapas, MX · Washed
MediumDark ChocolateCaramelHoney
ROTY 2017 roaster
$2.67/oz
84Washed lot with Tangerine, Molasses, and Dark Chocolate in the cup.
San Martin, Jilotepeque, GT · Washed
LightChocolateMolassesTangerine
ROTY 2017 roaster
$1.83/oz
83Washed lot with Caramel, Stewed Peach, and Cherry Blossom in the cup.
Gedeo, ET · Washed
MediumCaramelPeachFloral
ROTY 2017 roaster
$2.17/oz
83Peach, Honey, and Cherry on a washed build.
Southern Nations, ET · Washed
LightPeachHoneyCherry+1
ROTY 2017 roaster
$2.17/oz
83Washed lot with Dark Chocolate, Almond, and Caramel in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
MediumDark ChocolateAlmondCaramel
ROTY 2017 roaster
$1.83/oz
83Expect Dark Chocolate, Dark Cherry, and Orange from this washed.
Dota, CR · Washed
MediumChocolateCherryOrange
ROTY 2017 roaster
$1.75/oz
83Washed lot with Tangerine, Milk Chocolate, and Lime in the cup.
Oaxaca, MX · Washed
LightTangerineMilk ChocolateLime
ROTY 2017 roaster
$4.00/oz
83Washed lot with Brown Sugar, Almond, and Caramel in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
LightBrown SugarAlmondCaramel
ROTY 2017 roaster
$1.83/oz
82Washed lot with Dark Chocolate, Caramel, and Walnut in the cup.
Dota, CR · Washed
DarkDark ChocolateCaramelWalnut
ROTY 2017 roaster
$1.75/oz
82Natural lot with Cherry, Walnut, and Dark Chocolate in the cup.
Cerrado, BR · Natural
DarkCherryWalnutDark Chocolate
ROTY 2017 roaster
$1.92/oz
80Nougat, Raspberry Jam, and Dark Caramel on a washed natural blend build.
Washed Natural Blend
Medium-DarkNougatRaspberryCaramel+1
ROTY 2017 roaster
$1.67/oz
80Pecan, Orange, and Milk Chocolate on a washed build.
Apaneca, SV · Washed
LightPecanOrangeMilk Chocolate
ROTY 2017 roaster
$2.08/oz
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79Stout Beer, Dark Chocolate, and Walnut on a washed build.
Washed
Medium
ROTY 2017 roaster
$1.75/oz
Archived (23)
89Expect Violet, Cherry, and Plum from this washed.
Kirinyaga, KE · Washed
LightVioletCherryPlum+1
ROTY 2017 roaster
$5.62/oz
Out of stock
86Expect Dried Raspberry, Clove, and Honey from this natural.
Eastern Haraz, YE · Natural
LightRaspberryCloveHoney+5
ROTY 2017 roaster
$14.80/oz
Out of stock
86Washed lot with Lemonade, Bergamot, and Wintergreen in the cup.
Tolima, CO · Washed
LightLemonadeBergamotWintergreen
ROTY 2017 roaster
$5.25/oz
Out of stock
86Lychee, Rose, and Cherry on a natural build.
Bench Sheko, ET · Natural
LightLycheeRoseCherry
ROTY 2017 roaster
$10.62/oz
Out of stock
86Expect Pomegranate, Raspberry, and Hibiscus from this washed.
Calvas Canton, EC · Washed
LightPomegranateRaspberryHibiscus
ROTY 2017 roaster
$6.12/oz
Out of stock
86Jasmine, Rose, and Sugarcane on a washed build.
Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
LightJasmineRoseSugarcane
ROTY 2017 roaster
$5.62/oz
Out of stock
85Expect Black Currant, Dates, and Dark Chocolate from this washed.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
MediumBlack CurrantDateDark Chocolate
ROTY 2017 roaster
$2.67/oz
Out of stock
85Expect Earl Grey, Nectarine, and Light Honey from this washed.
Jalapa, GT · Washed
LightBergamotNectarineHoney
ROTY 2017 roaster
$3.25/oz
Out of stock
85Washed lot with Violet, Cherry, and Plum in the cup.
Kirinyaga, KE · Washed
LightVioletCherryPlum+1
ROTY 2017 roaster
$4.25/oz
Out of stock
85Expect Grapefruit, Papaya, and Chamomile from this anaerobic washed.
Cauca, CO · Anaerobic Washed
LightGrapefruitPapayaChamomile
ROTY 2017 roaster
$10.04/oz
Out of stock
85Expect Mango, White Grape, and Sweet Lemon from this washed.
Huila, CO · Washed
LightMangoGrapeLemon
ROTY 2017 roaster
$2.83/oz
Out of stock
85Jasmine, Tangerine, and White Grape on a natural build.
Bench Sheko, ET · Natural
LightJasmineTangerineGrape
ROTY 2017 roaster
$9.37/oz
Out of stock
85Washed lot with Black Currant, Brown Sugar, and Dates in the cup.
Kayanza, BI · Washed
LightBlack CurrantBrown SugarDate
ROTY 2017 roaster
$2.67/oz
Out of stock
85Expect Rose, Violet, and Candied Lime from this anaerobic washed.
Quindio, CO · Anaerobic Washed
LightLimeFloral
ROTY 2017 roaster
$5.75/oz
Out of stock
85Violet, Grape Gum, and Candied Lime on a anaerobic washed build.
CO · Anaerobic Washed
LightFloralGrapeLime
ROTY 2017 roaster
$5.62/oz
Out of stock
85Washed lot with Milk Chocolate, Black Tea, and Plum in the cup.
IN · Washed
LightMilk ChocolateBlack TeaPlum
ROTY 2017 roaster
$3.62/oz
Out of stock
85Washed lot with Orange Blossom, Nectarine, and Lychee in the cup.
Cusco, PE · Washed
LightOrange BlossomPeachLychee
ROTY 2017 roaster
$16.31/oz
Out of stock
84Dark Chocolate, Vanilla, and Guava on a washed build.
Oaxaca, MX · Washed
MediumDark ChocolateVanillaGuava
ROTY 2017 roaster
$2.67/oz
Out of stock
84Mango, Vanilla, and Cherry Blossom on a natural build.
Hayma Dakhiliya, YE · Natural
LightMangoVanillaFloral
ROTY 2017 roaster
$20.07/oz
Out of stock
83Natural lot with Blackberry, Clove, and Dried Cherry in the cup.
Dhamar, YE · Natural
LightBlackberryCloveCherry
ROTY 2017 roaster
$20.07/oz
Out of stock
83Honey, Cranberry, and Peach Blossom on a natural build.
Dhamar, YE · Natural
LightHoneyCranberryFloral+1
ROTY 2017 roaster
$26.34/oz
Out of stock
83Expect Milk Chocolate, Limeade, and Tangerine from this washed.
Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
LightMilk ChocolateLimeOrange
ROTY 2017 roaster
$2.42/oz
Out of stock
83Expect Papaya, Orange, and Dark Chocolate from this washed.
Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
MediumPapayaOrangeDark Chocolate
ROTY 2017 roaster
$2.42/oz
Out of stock
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