76Expect Strawberry, Jasmine, and Exquisite from this anaerobic natural.
Gedeb, ET · Anaerobic Natural
StrawberryJasmine
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.17/oz
Roaster
Ironclad Coffee Roasters
Richmond, VAironcladcoffee.com ↗
- Coffees in catalog
- 13
- Also available
- 0
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 66.8
- Reddit sentiment
- 85/100
FreshnessRoast cadence not disclosed
OriginsCOETBIKEHNPE
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 24% · 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%
- YouTube—weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 13 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Review70/1001/13 lots · weight 20%
- Buyer reviewsnot on file · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 5%
- Transparency39.2/10012/13 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- sprudge13/13
- stale decay13/13
- coe multi1/13
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
Ironclad Coffee Roasters is viewed positively by the community, often cited as a notable roaster in the Richmond, VA area. Users appreciate their specific single-origin offerings, particularly noting vibrant fruit-forward flavor profiles like orange and lychee. They are frequently included in lists of recommended roasters for those traveling through the region.
vibrant fruit-forward profilespopular Richmond-based roasterwell-regarded single originsbakery and cafe presence
Press · Sprudge
- Build-Outs Of Summer: Ironclad Coffee Roasters In Richmond, VA2018-08-01·sprudge
Ironclad Coffee Roasters in Richmond, Virginia.
Flagship cafe
Richmond -- Shockoe Bottom
1805 East Grace Street, Richmond, VA
Open in maps →This is the first location listed on their website and matches the address in the site footer.
The catalog
13 in stock
76
72Expect Berry Cobbler, Baking Spices, and Jammy & Sweet from this natural.
BI · Natural
BerryBrown SpiceOverall Sweet
COE #5 · 2022
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69Green Apple, Cranberry Cocktail, and Remarkably Complex on a washed build.
Nyeri, KE · Washed
AppleCranberry
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.25/oz
68Washed lot with Lemon, Cherry, and Balanced in the cup.
Caldas, CO · Washed
MediumLemonCherryOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.83/oz
67Cupping notes point toward Caramel, Toasted Almond, and Easy Drinking.
HN
CaramelizedAlmond
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.92/oz
Not ratedNot much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Medium
Well-reviewed roaster
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66Expect Concord Grape, Peach Brandy, and Boisterously Sweet from this natural.
San Ignacio, PE · Natural
GrapePeachOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.00/oz
66Think Peach, Vanilla, and Chocolate.
Tolima, CO
PeachVanillaChocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.83/oz
65Expect Sweet Pipe Tobacco, Vanilla, and Aromatic from this anaerobic natural.
Anaerobic Natural
Medium-LightPipe TobaccoVanillaSweet Aromatics
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.00/oz
Not ratedThink Chocolatey.
Sul de Minas, BR
MediumChocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.67/oz
Not ratedCupping notes point toward Dark Chocolate Ganache, Strawberry, and Mysterious.
MediumDark ChocolateStrawberry
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.75/oz
Not ratedCupping notes point toward Blueberry Cobbler and Full Spectrum.
BlueberryOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.08/oz
Not ratedRoaster flags Chocolate and Baking Spices in the cup.
MediumChocolateBrown Spice
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.75/oz
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