84Raspberry Pastry, Caramel, and Stone Fruit on a washed build.
Colosay, PE · Washed
RaspberryCaramelPeach+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.95/oz
Roaster
Huckleberry Roasters
Denver, COhuckleberryroasters.com ↗
- Coffees in catalog
- 16
- Also available
- 22
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 77.4
- Reddit sentiment
- 90/100
FreshnessBatch roasted weekly
OriginsRWETECPECDSV
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 33% · 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.
- Reddit90/100weight 18%
- YouTube85/100weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 16 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%
- Transparency43.4/10016/16 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- sprudge16/16
- stale decay11/16
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 90/100
Huckleberry Roasters is consistently regarded as a high-quality, reliable roaster within the coffee community. Users frequently cite them as a highlight of the Denver coffee scene, praising their consistent roast quality and diverse offerings, including their cascara and seasonal blends. They are often mentioned alongside other highly respected specialty roasters, with some users even naming them among their favorites in the country.
consistently high qualityDenver coffee stapleexcellent seasonal blendsreliable specialty roasterpositive cafe experience
Threads cited (10)
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Trip to Denver/Boulder
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Chemex changed my life
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Muddy, disappointing coffee -- Tearing my hair out!
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Purchasing Cascara from specialty roasters?
- r/pourover · ↑ · A great "coffee tasting" coffee
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Can someone identify this carafe?
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Natural vs Washed Processing
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Love for Huckleberry Roasters
- r/espresso · ↑ · Brew the last beans of my huckleberry batch
- r/Coffee · ↑ · Help with Flair Espresso
Press · Sprudge
- Build-Outs Of Coffee: Huckleberry Roasters In Denver, CO2023-08-15·sprudge
Huckleberry Roasters in Denver, Colorado.
- Trade Coffee’s Exclusive Coffee With 2019 US Roasters Champ Shelby Williamson2019-05-07·sprudge
The Burundi Gitwe from Huckleberry Roasters sourced exclusively for Trade Coffee.
- Coffee Design: Huckleberry Roasters In Denver, Colorado2019-02-22·sprudge
The new look from Huckleberry Roasters in Denver, Colorado.
On YouTube
5 videos · 14k combined views
Outside coverage describes Huckleberry Roasters as a production-focused operation that balances industrial efficiency with a commitment to quality. Reviewers highlight their technical approach to roasting, noting the strategic use of both Loring and Giesen equipment to manage different batch sizes. The brand is perceived as a serious, coffee-centric establishment that prioritizes consistent output and accessible customer programs like their Coffee Club.
Technical roasting precisionDual machine infrastructureEfficiency-driven production philosophyAccessible subscription programsDedicated coffee-first atmosphere
From Huckleberry Roasters
Coverage from others
- 5k views
Inside the Roastery at Huckleberry Coffee Roasters
Roaster Kat
- 3k views
Coffee Review - Roaster of the Year 2022 - Huckleberry Coffee
Coffeeology
- 2k views
Huckleberry Roasters First Time Reaction - WE GO
WrecklessEating
- 1k views
Using Batch Size to Control the Roast (Shelby Williamson of Huckleberry Roasters)
Roaster Kat
Flagship cafe
Huckleberry Roasters Pecos
4301 Pecos Street, Denver, CO
Open in maps →The Pecos location is presented as the original ('The og') cafe on the website.
The catalog
16 in stock · 8 archived
84
81Expect Sangria, Cola, and Black Cherry from this natural.
Northern Province, RW · Natural
WineyColaClove+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.69/oz
79Expect Red Grape, Blackberry, and Lemon Brightness from this natural.
ET · Natural
GrapeBlackberryLemon+3
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.66/oz
79Expect Molasses, Dried Berry, and Apple Fritter from this washed.
Jaen, PE · Washed
MolassesBerryApple+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.95/oz
79Honey lot with Apricot, Tangerine, and Butterscotch in the cup.
Kayanza Province, BI · Honey
Medium-LightApricotTangerineLemon+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.19/oz
79White Grape, Shortbread, and Lemon on a washed build.
Kayanza Province, BI · Washed
GrapeShortbreadLemon+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.11/oz
79Red Grape, Molasses, and Berry Muffin on a washed build.
Loja, EC · Washed
GrapeMolassesBerry
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.95/oz
78Roaster flags Dark Sugars, Cacao, and Toffee in the cup.
Nueva Segovia, NI
Medium-DarkBrown SugarCocoaCaramelized+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.50/oz
78Toffee, Fig, and Candied Apple on a washed build.
Loja, EC · Washed
CaramelizedFigApple
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.87/oz
77Think Chocolate, Subtle Fruit, and Caramel.
CO
RaisinCherryChocolate+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.74/oz
74Roaster flags Sweet Smoke, Cacao, and Baking Spice in the cup.
DarkSmokyCocoaSpices+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.41/oz
74Cupping notes point toward Milk Chocolate, Caramel, and Roasted Almonds.
Medium-LightChocolateCaramelizedAlmond
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.72/oz
74Roaster flags Milk Chocolate, Toffee, and Almond Butter in the cup.
ChocolateCaramelizedNutty
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.50/oz
74Cupping notes point toward Caramel, Chocolate, and Subtle Fruit.
MediumCaramelizedChocolateOther Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.50/oz
74Roaster flags Toasted Almond, Chocolate, and Graham Cracker in the cup.
MediumAlmondChocolateCereal
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.45/oz
74Cupping notes point toward Dark Chocolate and Berry.
Dark ChocolateBerry
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.60/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
78Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Medium-Light
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.80/oz
78Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
$5.40/oz
78Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
$10.80/oz
78Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
$21.60/oz
78Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.00/oz
77Natural lot with Strawberry Jam, Dark Chocolate, and Red Grape in the cup.
RW · Natural
StrawberryChocolateGrape
Well-reviewed roaster
—
76Natural lot with Blueberry Jam, Brown Sugar, and Black Plum in the cup.
ET · Natural
BlueberryBrown SugarPlum
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.00/oz
76Think Almond Pastry, Pear, and Milk Chocolate.
SV
AlmondPearMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.00/oz
76Roaster flags Raspberry, Blackberry, and Lemon Brightness in the cup.
Well-reviewed roaster
$19.82/oz
76Roaster flags Raspberry, Blackberry, and Lemon Brightness in the cup.
RaspberryBlackberryLemon+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$9.91/oz
75Cupping notes point toward Chocolate Pastry, Toasted Nuts, and Raisin.
ChocolateNuttyRaisin
Well-reviewed roaster
—
75Think Dark Chocolate, Caramel, and Roasted Walnuts.
MediumDark ChocolateCaramelizedWalnut
Well-reviewed roaster
$14.24/oz
74Cupping notes point toward Dark Chocolate, Caramel, and Roasted Walnuts.
Dark ChocolateCaramelizedWalnut
Well-reviewed roaster
$9.46/oz
74Roaster flags Milk Chocolate, Caramel, and Roasted Almonds in the cup.
Medium
Well-reviewed roaster
$19.82/oz
74Think Jam, Berries, and Lemonade.
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.76/oz
74Cupping notes point toward Pecan Pie, Fudge, and Dried Cherry.
Pecan PieFudgeCherry
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.12/oz
74Roaster flags Dark Chocolate, Caramel, and Roasted Walnuts in the cup.
MediumDark ChocolateCaramelizedWalnut
Well-reviewed roaster
$4.73/oz
74Roaster flags Big Body, Chocolate, and Berry in the cup.
ChocolateBerry
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.00/oz
74Think Milk Chocolate, Caramel, and Roasted Almonds.
Medium-Light
Well-reviewed roaster
$4.96/oz
74Think Milk Chocolate, Caramel, and Roasted Almonds.
Medium
Well-reviewed roaster
$9.91/oz
74Think Chocolate Chip Cookie, Dried Fruit, and Hazelnut.
Medium-DarkChocolateDried FruitHazelnut
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.00/oz
73Think Chocolate.
Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.00/oz
Archived (8)
81Expect Almond Butter, Cocoa, and Pear from this honey.
Matas de Minas, BR · Honey
AlmondCocoaPear+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.11/oz
Out of stock
81Expect Maple Syrup, Tamarind, and Hazelnut from this anaerobic washed.
Santa Barbara, HN · Anaerobic Washed
Maple SyrupTamarindHazelnut+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.97/oz
Out of stock
80Expect Red Currant, Date, and Brown Sugar from this washed.
South Kivu, CD · Washed
DateBrown SugarRed Currant+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.03/oz
Out of stock
80Expect Cherry Pie, Cocoa, and Concord Grape from this natural.
Gakenke District, RW · Natural
CherryCocoaGrape+2
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.95/oz
Out of stock
80Expect Cranberry, Marzipan, and Lemon Meringue from this washed.
Gakenke, RW · Washed
CranberryApricotMarzipan+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.87/oz
Out of stock
79Almond, Yellow Pear, and Graham Cracker on a washed build.
SV · Washed
AlmondPearGraham Cracker+5
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.82/oz
Out of stock
79Natural lot with Freeze Dried Fruit, Jammy Fruit, and Citrus Acidity in the cup.
Cariamanga, EC · Natural
CitrusOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
$4.25/oz
Out of stock
79Washed lot with Tangy, Sweet, and Vibrant Complexity in the cup.
Lake Kivu, CD · Washed
CitricOverall SweetCitrus
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.06/oz
Out of stock
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