vol.16

Panama CCD Geisha Nano Lot 15 Extended Static Cherry Natural

[ 1 ] Coffee

[ 2 ] Notes

[ 3 ] Story 

Creativa Coffee District

Creativa Coffee District is a new exciting project started by the same people behind the La Palma y El Tucan in Colombia. 

This particular nano lot is a part of "Game The Change" program. They work with collaborating producers in Buquete, in this case the farmer Enrique Pretel.

Producers bring their beautifully ripe cherries at CCD mill and the work begins.

Firstly, the cherries are assessed to ensure the quality. They need to be an average Brix levels of 18 and pH above 4.5 to pass the first quality check. After this, each lots are assign to one of four fermentation methods; Static, Dynamic, Chilled and Intrinsic.

Each methods were developed to bring truely unique profiles to the specialty coffee market.

STATIC

For this process, the ambient environment is crucial. We seal the cherry into steel tanks, with no oxygen present. By creating an anaerobic environment, we allow certain bacteria and yeast to develop at a slower rate. This means we are free to experiment with different durations, in this case an average of 24 to 72 hours. These relatively short fermentations lend a subtle vibrancy to the profile, due to the prevalence of lactic acids in the cherry. 

EXTENDED STATIC CHERRY NATURAL

When we allow these fermentations to sit untouched for longer periods of time, we see the profile completely change. As the pH levels drop and the acids change, more complex flavors arise, bringing a shining effervescence to the cup. It’s after 72 hours that these changes become apparent, with some batches left to ferment up to 216 hours.

[ 4 ] Brewing