Project Yung Gun : Kerehaklu Estate, Karnataka : Lot CW3 - Aerobic Washed (Light Filter Roast)
Project Yung Gun
Single Origin Microlot from Kerehaklu Estate, Karnataka, India
Lot CW3
Light Filter Roast (250g)
Process: Aerobic Washed
Varietal: SLN 9
Agtron Meter: 88
Best Suited: Filter Roast
Cupper's Notes: Orange Creamsicle, Green Grape, Caramel.
Best Brewed With
FILTER ROAST
Please note that the best brewed with list is not comprehensive and does not dictate that the coffees cannot be brewed with any other methods. These are the the methods we think will extract the best possible cup. However, this coffee can be ground and enjoyed with any brew method that you desire.
About the Process
Aerobic Washed: This lot of Selection 9 Arabica from the Basari Mara Patte block at Kerehaklu Estate underwent a meticulously controlled culture-washed aerobic fermentation. Ripe, selectively harvested cherries were pulped and inoculated with a selected microbial culture before fermenting aerobically for 47 hours, allowing for precise flavor development and enhanced complexity. Following fermentation and thorough washing, the coffee was dried for 20 days in a polyhouse on raised beds. Throughout the drying period, the parchment was hand-raked every 30 minutes to ensure even moisture reduction and uniform drying, preserving clarity, sweetness, and the distinctive character of the lot.
About the Roast
Light Roast: At Subko, a light roast is one that is obtained by dropping the coffee lot at 186°-189°C. These roasts typically showcase a sensory profile that is delicate,floral and tea-like, and fruit-forward. In terms of the Agtron scale, Subko's definition of a light roast lies between the points 89 to 95, with 95 being the lightest version of a light roast.
Cupper's Notes
This light filter roast is built for clarity and lift, showcasing the aerobic washed character of the Kerehaklu Estate lot with bright, precise acidity. The cup opens with orange creamsicle — a juicy citrus sweetness rounded out by a soft, creamy note. Green grape follows, bringing a crisp, tart edge that keeps the cup lively through the middle. The finish settles into a gentle caramel sweetness, adding roundness without weighing down the cup's clarity. Balanced acidity, a light body, and integrated sweetness make this a clean, expressive filter cup.
About Kerehaklu Estate
Kerehaklu Estate is a sustainable, biodiversity-friendly farm in Chikmagalur, Karnataka, India. Specialty coffee is grown alongside several varieties of pepper, avocados, citrus and mulberries - all in harmony with the local flora and fauna.
Kerehaklu has been run by the Thipaiah family since 1953 and is now overseen by Pranoy Thipaiah, who is the fifth generation to do so. The farm has gone chemical-free in late 2016 and are thus experiencing a gradual influx of birds and small mammals from the neighbouring Bhadra State forest.
