DarkChocolateCaramelTobacco
Buyer 4.8 (19)
73
$1.59/oz
Roaster
Quills Coffee
Louisville, KYwww.quillscoffee.com ↗
- Coffees in catalog
- 12
- Also available
- 2
- Avg Cherry's Index (limited data)
- 64.5
- Reddit sentiment
- 75/100
FreshnessBatch roasted weekly
OriginsCOETNIMXKEGT
How Cherry’s Index is calculatedavg coverage 26% · 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.
- Reddit75/100weight 18%
- YouTube—weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 12 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Reviewnot on file · weight 20%
- Buyer reviews95.4/1003/12 lots · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 5%
- Transparency50/10012/12 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- sprudge12/12
- stale decay7/12
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 75/100
Quills Coffee is recognized by Reddit users as a solid third-wave coffee option in cities like Louisville and Indianapolis. Mentioned alongside other notable regional roasters, users note that their coffee is good and reliable. While other specialized local spots may be highlighted for cutting-edge offerings, Quills maintains a positive presence as an established destination for quality specialty coffee and espresso in the Midwest.
regional favoritereliable qualitygood espresso and pour oversMidwest specialty coffee
Press · Sprudge
- Drink Your Feelings For Valentine’s Day With Quills Coffee2018-02-08·sprudge
The Some Sort of Feelings Blend from Quills Coffee is available for a limited time.
- Quills Coffee’s Lump O Coal Blend Sucks (And That’s The Point)2017-12-13·sprudge
The Lump O Coal Blend is available in very limited quantities at all Quills cafes.
- Build-Outs Of Summer: Quills Coffee In Louisville, KY2017-08-17·sprudge
Quills Coffee in Louisville, Kentucky.
On YouTube
1 video · 4k combined views
1 video covers Quills Coffee from reviewer Seattle Coffee Gear.
Coverage from others
Flagship cafe
Nulu or "The Firehouse"
802 E. Main Street, Louisville, KY
Open in maps →The roaster identifies this location as 'where it all started' and lists it first among their seven cafe locations.
The catalog
12 in stock · 9 archived
Blacksmith | Espresso Blend
Cherry, Honey, and Toasted Almond on a washed natural / anaerobic washed build.
CO · Washed Natural / Anaerobic Washed
MediumCherryHoneyAlmond+1
Buyer 4.8 (51)
72
$1.59/oz
MediumCherryCane SugarVanilla
Buyer 4.9 (77)
71
$1.59/oz
Colombia | EA Decaf
Milk Chocolate, Hazelnut, and Red Apple on a experimental build.
Huila, CO · Experimental
DarkMilk ChocolateHazelnutApple
Well-reviewed roaster
65
$1.75/oz
DarkGrapefruitMangoTea
Well-reviewed roaster
65
$2.00/oz
LightBlack TeaCerealStrawberry
Well-reviewed roaster
65
$2.17/oz
Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Aricha
Expect Honeysuckle, Sencha, and Raspberry from this washed.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed
LightHoneysuckleGreen TeaRaspberry
Well-reviewed roaster
65
$2.17/oz
LightMolassesPecanGrape
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.17/oz
BlueberryVanilla
Buyer 2.0 (1)
$2.00/oz
CherryCane SugarVanilla
Buyer 1.0 (1)
$3.84/oz
Blacksmith Espresso
Cherry, Honey, and Toasted Almond on a washed and natural build.
Washed And Natural
Medium-LightCherryHoneyAlmond
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.84/oz
CherryCane SugarVanilla
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.67/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
The Cupping Table
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.00/oz
Southern Gothic — Cold Brew Blend
Washed lot with Chocolate, Caramel, and Well Balanced in the cup.
Washed
Medium
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.59/oz
Archived (9)
Colombia | Vergel Supreme
Port Wine, Chocolate Acai Berry, and Mandarin Orange on a natural build.
Tolima, CO · Natural
WineyChocolateBerry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
66
$3.50/oz
Out of stock
Colombia | Magnum Sidra
Experimental lot with Cocoa Nibs, Strawberries & Cream, and Fuji Apple in the cup.
CO · Experimental
CocoaStrawberryApple
Well-reviewed roaster
66
$3.50/oz
Out of stock
LightPineappleMangoCherry
Buyer 5.0 (1)
66
$2.33/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia | Harrar
Natural lot with Black Tea, Vanilla, and Cooked Berries in the cup.
Oromia, ET · Natural
Medium-LightBlack TeaVanillaBerry
Well-reviewed roaster
65
$2.17/oz
Out of stock
Mexico | Cristal Decaf
Washed lot with Candied Pecan, Creamy, and Red Apple in the cup.
Veracruz, Oaxaca, Chiapas, MX · Washed
MediumNuttyApple
Well-reviewed roaster
65
$1.75/oz
Out of stock
Colombia | Java Twist
Natural lot with Chocolate Raisin, Strawberry, and Black Cherry in the cup.
Acevedo, CO · Natural
ChocolateRaisinStrawberry+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$3.50/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia | Guji Megadu
Expect Cantaloupe, Agave, and Kiwi from this anaerobic natural.
Guji, ET · Anaerobic Natural
LightMelonHoneyKiwi
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.67/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia | Bombe
Natural lot with Jasmine Tea, Blueberry Compote, and Lemon Scone in the cup.
Sidamo, ET · Natural
Medium-LightJasmineBlueberryLemon+1
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.17/oz
Out of stock
Prologue | Spring Blend
Expect Nectarine, Black Tea, and Dark Honey from this honey natural blend.
CO · Honey Natural Blend
PeachBlack TeaHoney
Buyer 5.0 (2)
$2.17/oz
Out of stock
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