Raging Mule from Black Ass Coffee – What I’m Drinking
by Mike on November 3, 2009 in Coffee Reviews
The Drink: Raging Mule from Black Ass Coffee
Type: Dark Espresso Blend Ground
Overall Rating: 3.75 out of 5 Coffee Cups
Warning: Raging Mule from Black Ass Coffee isn’t for everybody. It’s dark espresso blend that’s knock your socks off strong. It’s the kind of coffee that my dad, the man who says the darker the better, would like.
Just smelling the grounds out of the bag, I knew that this was going to be a strong one. It turned out to be strong enough to wake me up tonight and then some.
The aroma from the coffee was powerful, but exceptionally smooth. It was nutty, smoky, yet somewhat sweet at the same time. There was also a hint of BBQ. Just a tiny hint of BBQ chicken or ribs, fresh off a smoky BBQ grill.
With a few exceptions, I’ve come to expect a burnt taste with dark roasts. That wasn’t at all the case with Raging Mule. It was super dark tasting, but not at all burnt.
Raging Mule is a blend of beans from Africa, Brazil and Asia. I could taste the African beans, especially with a small hint of red wine. The Brazilian beans stood out with a spicy, bold flavor. I know the Asian beans were there, just nothing standing out in that department.
The after taste was slightly bitter, just enough to get my tongue to react.
I’ve shied away from dark roasts in the past, but this is the second in a row that I really enjoyed. This one earns a well above average rating 3.75 out of five. I made this in my french press, but since it’s an espresso blend, I can’t wait to try it in the espresso machine.
If you want to try the Raging Mule for yourself, check out Black Ass Coffee’s G.I. Java Care Package. For just a few bucks more, when you order a bag for yourself, you can also have a bag shipped to American soldiers that are serving overseas.
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