Apollo - Siriema Coffee Roasters
Date: 2025-11-30
Coffee: Apollo / Siriema Coffee Roasters
Origin: Batatais / SP - Brazil
Variety: Arara
Process: Natural
Attested Roast: Light-Medium to Dark
Dry Fragrance: Plum, Ripe Pear, and Roasted Notes
Brewing Parameters
Method: V60
Coffee Dose: 13 grams
Water: 234 ml
Water Temperature: ~93 °C
Total Extraction Time: 2 minutes 10 seconds
Grind: Medium, 16 clicks Timemore C3
Sensory Evaluation
Aroma (brewed coffee):
Chocolate, cloudy woodiness
Flavor – Structure
Top Notes:
Light tobacco
Body Notes (middle):
Brown sugar
Base Notes (finish / aftertaste):
Roasted, Burnt
Sensory Attributes
| Attribute | Impression | Intensity (0–10) |
|---|---|---|
| Acidity | Present but muted | 6 |
| Sweetness | High | 7 |
| Bitterness | High | 8 |
| Body | Creamy | 8 |
| Aftertaste | Unpleasant | 5 |
| Balance | Inadequate, invisible top notes, evolved bitterness | 5 |
| Clarity | Closed | 5 |
Final Impression
Summary:
It is with great regret that I must share my sincere opinion about this coffee. I bought it at the physical store; when smelling the beans through the bag, everything seemed correct and intact. However, when I opened the bag for the first time, I removed a carbonized sphere that was right at the top. I assume it was possibly a coffee fruit, so as not to say it was a foreign object. Many beans were also carbonized, while others were relatively light. This completely ruined the entire bag, as every bean carries an overpowering burnt-roast aroma. I did not expect to encounter this kind of profile and defect in a coffee sold at a high price in a prestigious location in São Paulo city. I tested the beans in several brewing methods, but unfortunately I cannot speak well of or recommend the beans or the roastery. And by the way, this is the first time I’ve had an Arara that performed well below average.
Personal Score (0–10): 5
Would I drink it again? No
