Puff Coffee Sumatra Gopala
Created by Stumptown founder Duane Sorenson, Puff Coffee describes this Sumatra Gopala as having a sweet yet smoky flavor that’s “kindred to the Pacific Northwest.” The beans have a sweet smell that sails bright and constant over the top, while a steamroller of earthy notes fans out into hints of leather, chocolate and Cannabis. Once brewed, the smell is a mix of cinnamon and cocoa with something sugary sitting on the top like pie crust. When it comes to flavor, you’ll taste that smokey earthiness head-on with sweeter notes rising until they’re almost lost. Adding milk rolls everything into a bundle of flavor that marries both sides.
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B.A. Botanicals Honey Bananas Rosin
It’s hard to argue with the fact that Honey Bananas (Honey Boo Boo x Strawnana) has become a must-have staple in any hash smokers stash. B.A. Botanicals has produced a wonderful living soil batch of Cut Heads That Roll that wowed the Ego Clash in 2018. This rosin is a 70-119u mix of first and second wash, with a mashed banana consistency and a gorgeous golden color, especially when the light hits it. The standalone flavor is very floral, with a sweetness that develops over time instead of tasting straight candy notes embedded in the flavor, making each exhale a pure delight.
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The Pairing
Back-to-back, the dab brings up the heavier flavors in the brew, pushing that smokiness all the way up until the bright notes just barely peak over the fence. While taking over most of the flavor, you can also appreciate all the subtle notes in the low end as it accordions out onto your tongue. Adding some coffee creamer brings out brightness on the entire picture. Either way you choose to serve it, the end result is an enhancement of the bolder flavors that will dissipate into whispers of that Honey Bananas flavor.
