Cocobolo Cacao Roast – Guatemala

Guatemala Chocal – Keneth Merida (Pacamara, Washed Process) Specialty Score: 86.5 Sold in ½ lb bags – Small batch, roasted fresh Whole Bean

Cocobolo Cacao Roast is Burl & Brew’s tribute to the bold elegance of Guatemala’s highland-grown Pacamara. Named for the rich, red-toned Cocobolo wood native to Central America, this roast delivers a striking balance of bittersweet chocolate, dark fruit, and raw sugar depth — a cup that’s both refined and comforting.

Grown at high elevation in Chocal and processed using a traditional washed method, this Pacamara lot from Keneth Merida showcases the variety’s signature intensity and layered sweetness. Roasted to a Full City / Medium level, Cocobolo Cacao Roast brings out the best of both worlds: plum-like acidity and a long, cocoa-rich finish.

Flavor Notes

A bold, structured cup with juicy fruit and deep bittersweet tones.

• Fruit: Black plum, flame grape, fig, chocolate-drizzled blackberry

• Sweetness: Demerara, raw sugar, molasses

• Bittersweet base: Extra dark chocolate, baking cocoa, cacao nibs

• Finish: Long, dry, bittersweet with hints of fruit skin and spice

Expect a plum-forward opening, a dense chocolate mid-palate, and a dry, lingering finish that rewards slow sipping.

Origin & Producer

This lot comes from Keneth Merida, a producer in Chocal, Huehuetenango, whose Pacamara trees grow at high elevation and are processed at the family’s wet mill. The washed process preserves clarity and structure, allowing the variety’s bold character to shine through.

Pacamara is a hybrid of Pacas and Maragogipe — known for its large bean size and intense flavor potential. This lot is a perfect example of how careful cultivation and processing can yield a cup that’s both powerful and nuanced.

Roast Profile – Burl & Brew

Full City / Medium Roast Crafted to highlight bittersweet depth while preserving fruit clarity.

• Balanced acidity

• Dense, creamy body

• Strong chocolate and fruit presence

• Excellent in pour-over, immersion, and espresso formats

Roasted fresh in small batches to ensure every bag delivers peak flavor and aromatic complexity.