Brayan Alvear - Colombia co-fermented with strawberry

Description

Brayan Alvear - Strawberry Co-fermentation Tasting Notes: Strawberry, White Chocolate, and Creamy Texture Region: Huila, Colombia Varieties: Catuai, Caturra, Pink Bourbon Altitude: 1400 to 1600 meters Process: Strawberry Co-fermentation Producer: Brayan Alvear In the heart of San Adolfo, in the Huila region of Colombia, Brayan Alvear is part of a new generation of producers pushing the boundaries of specialty coffee while remaining deeply rooted in their land. Introduced to coffee at the age of 13 by his father, Brayan grew up with the rhythm of harvests and seasons. This passion, passed down from generation to generation, led him to build a collective project that now includes over 60 local producers. Together, they enhance their coffee by securing better conditions for their harvests and participating in innovative processing projects. Thanks to the collaboration between the producers, the Ancla processing station, and the Clearpath coffee team, this lot benefits from a carefully controlled strawberry co-fermentation process. The goal is not to mask the coffee, but to explore new aromatic dimensions while preserving its structure and identity. In the cup, the result is spectacular. An explosion of ripe strawberries opens the tasting before giving way to notes reminiscent of white chocolate, pastry cream, and fruit candies. The texture is full-bodied, velvety, and particularly indulgent, offering an experience that evokes a refined dessert more than a conventional coffee. The Process The cherries first undergo a controlled 24-hour pre-fermentation before a second phase of aerobic fermentation. After pulping, the coffee is placed in an anaerobic environment where natural aromatic compounds from dehydrated strawberries are added. This step, performed with great precision, allows for the development of remarkable aromatic intensity while maintaining the coffee's balance. Drying and stabilization are then carried out slowly to preserve the complexity of the profile and ensure consistent cup quality. The result is a unique, vibrant, and assertive Colombian specialty coffee that demonstrates the full potential of new fermentation approaches developed in the Huila region. Do you like this product? Why not discover our blueberry co-fermentation?