Light roast. Limited release.

Sparkling, tropical, and candy-sweet — this Yellow Bourbon from Peñas Blancas showcases the intensity that thermal-shock naturals are known for

Expect cherry soda brightness, layered tropical fruit, delicate florals, and a refreshing citrus lift. A clean, structured cup with a vivid, candy-like sweetness that defines our Reserve category.

Producer: Peñas Blancas – Acevedo, Huila
Variety: Yellow Bourbon
Process: Natural / Thermal Shock + Anaerobic Fermentation
Tasting Notes: Cherry Soda, Tropical Fruit, Floral, Citrus, Candy-Like Sweetness
Roast Level: Light
Package Size: 8.8 oz (250 g)
Category: Reserve • Limited Release

Producer & Origin

Grown at Peñas Blancas in Acevedo, Huila at 1,750 meters — a region known for its expressive fruit character and technical processing.
Yellow Bourbon, first identified in Minas Gerais, Brazil in the 1930s, is recognized for its yellow cherries, high natural sweetness, and vibrant citrus structure. When grown at elevation and paired with controlled fermentation, it becomes intensely aromatic and fruit-saturated.

The Peñas Blancas team is known for scientific, precision-driven processing and meticulous lot separation, producing naturals with remarkable clarity and stability.

Processing

This lot undergoes a multi-stage natural process designed to intensify aromatics and preserve structure:

• Thermal Shock: 55°C water treatment (30 minutes) to disinfect and reset microbial activity

• Anaerobic Fermentation: 72 hours in sealed tanks

• Submerged Anaerobic Stage: Additional 24 hours

• Drying:

  • 2 days solar drying

  • 36 hours mechanical drying

  • Finished below 11.5 percent moisture

This method preserves acidity while enhancing candy-sweet fruit depth.

About Yellow Bourbon

A naturally sweet, high-expression cultivar known for its yellow cherries and vibrant fruit profile. At high elevation, Yellow Bourbon develops layered sweetness and citrus-driven acidity.

About Peñas Blancas

Located in Acevedo, Peñas Blancas is recognized for precision fermentation, thermal shock application, and exacting drying standards — producing some of the region’s most dynamic naturals.

Recommended Brew Guide (V60)

Dose: 18g medium grind
Water: 325g at 206°F
Ratio: 18:1
Pour: 30g → 100g → 100g → 95g
Total Brew Time: About 3:00
(Grind coarser to speed up, finer to extend brew time.)