'72 Rally — Brewing Guide

About This Coffee

'72 Rally is a medium-dark Ethiopian Yirgacheffe with real depth. Grown across a wide elevation range in Kercha and washed for clarity, this roast brings a velvety body, honeyed sweetness, and a distinctive sweet tobacco edge — built for coffee drinkers who want something with a little more character.

How to Brew It

  1. Grind fresh, right before brewing — whole bean coffee loses aromatics quickly once ground.
  2. Use filtered water and measure your coffee and water by weight for consistency.
  3. For drip or pour-over, use a medium grind; for French press, a coarse grind; for espresso, a fine grind.
  4. Washed Ethiopian coffees like this one show best with a slightly lighter, brighter brew — pour-over is a great way to highlight its clarity.
  5. Brew, then serve promptly — coffee is best within 20–30 minutes of brewing.

Recommended Brew Ratios

Method Ratio (Coffee:Water) Water Temp
Drip / Pour-Over 1:16 90–96°C / 195–205°F
French Press 1:15 93–96°C / 200–205°F
Espresso 1:2 (18g in / 36g out) 90–94°C / 195–202°F

Ratios are a starting point (SCA-standard guidelines) — adjust to taste.

Storage Tip

Keep beans in an airtight container, away from light, heat, and moisture. For best flavour, use within 2–3 weeks of the roast date.

A guide from HQ Meats. Roasted by Silver Scooter Coffee Co.