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HAUNTED HODAG

Q: What grind should I choose for my brewing method?

Whole BeanWhole bean coffee is unprocessed and unground, preserving peak freshness and flavor until ground to the desired consistency for various brewing methods.EspressoEspresso grind is a fine, powdery grind with a texture like granulated sugar, crafted to create high-pressure extraction, resulting in a rich, concentrated shot with bold flavor and velvety crema.AeropressAeropress grind is a medium-fine to fine grind, similar to table salt or slightly finer, allowing for versatile brewing times and methods, resulting in a clean, rich, and full-flavored cup.Cone Filter or V60Cone filter grind is a medium-fine grind with a consistency similar to table salt, designed to optimize water flow and extraction in cone-shaped coffee makers, enhancing clarity and balanced flavor.Flat Filter or Cold BrewFlat filter grind is a medium grind with a consistency like sea salt, ideal for flat-bottom drip brewers, promoting even extraction and producing a balanced, smooth cup of coffee.Chemex or KalitaChemex grind is a medium-coarse grind, similar to coarse sand, designed to ensure a slower extraction and clean, bright cup with pronounced clarity and delicate flavors.French Press or CleverFrench press grind is a coarse grind, with a texture like breadcrumbs or coarse sea salt, allowing for full immersion brewing and producing a rich, full-bodied cup with minimal sediment.

Regular price $13.00

Expect sell-out date: Nov 5

Tastes Like:

Christina R.

Delicious. Full body. Being from Rhinelander “ home of the hodag” this is a huge hit!

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Engineered for Freshness

We roast 6 days a week. Every bag ships within its peak window — 3 to 14 days post-roast.

Next-day delivery to Metro Milwaukee. 2-day delivery to the rest of Wisconsin, Chicago, and Minneapolis. Order by 4 pm, Monday through Friday.

Roast Level: Dark

SOMETHING SWEET LURKS IN THE SHADOWS

The Hodag has been lurking in Wisconsin folklore for generations. Jes, our Director of Roasting, decided to give the legend a darker side.

Haunted Hodag is roasted dark, bringing deep cacao and bonfire smoke to the forefront. But beneath all that darkness, the natural coffee in the blend brings a bright candy pop to the cup.

It’s that unexpected contrast that makes this coffee worth chasing: dark and smoky at first, then a flash of sweetness that changes the whole thing.

A little Northwoods folklore, a little coffee experimentation, and one Hodag that’s much easier to find than the real thing.

Half-pound bags are available for a limited time.

Coffee Details

Farm Buena Vista + Multiple Smallholder Producers in Waghi Valley

Country Multiple

Region Huila + Western Highlands

Altitude 1400-1950 masl

Variety Colombia, Castillo, Caturra, Arusha, Bourbon, Typica

Process Washed + Natural Anaerobic

Body (1-5) 5

Brightness (1-5) 1

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THE MAKING OF A HODAG

Every good Wisconsin legend needs a cast of characters. Jes assembled three coffees for Haunted Hodag, each with a part to play.

Washed Colombia is the foundation, bringing cacao and big body. Natural Colombia brings tart, candy-like sweetness. Washed Papua New Guinea adds earthy, smoky, floral character.

Jes roasted the blend to bring the darker flavors to the front while letting something surprising pop through. The result is deep, full-bodied, and smoky, with an unexpected sweetness hiding beneath the surface.

It’s a blend with contrast, character, and a little wildness around the edges, much like the Wisconsin legend that inspired it.

OUR APPROACH TO THIS COFFEE

Kelly took Haunted Hodag dark, deep into the depths of cacao liquor and bonfire smoke, bold and nostalgic, but the pop of bright red fruit still shines through like the sun filtering through northwoods trees. Brew it as a pourover for a clearer, more expressive cup that highlights its brighter fruit and sweetness, or use drip for a rounder, fuller cup that brings out its smooth, cozy, creamy notes. Either way, this Hodag is friendly enough to invite in; no need to worry about what’s lurking in the shadows.

V60 Recipe:

Grind: Coarse
Coffee In: 24g
Bloom for 30 seconds: 70g of water, no agitation
Total Brew Water: 360g, no agitation
Final Brew Time: 2:00-2:45

Frequently Asked Questions

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What grind should I choose for my brewing method?

Whole Bean

Whole bean coffee is unprocessed and unground, preserving peak freshness and flavor until ground to the desired consistency for various brewing methods.

Espresso

Espresso grind is a fine, powdery grind with a texture like granulated sugar, crafted to create high-pressure extraction, resulting in a rich, concentrated shot with bold flavor and velvety crema.

Aeropress

Aeropress grind is a medium-fine to fine grind, similar to table salt or slightly finer, allowing for versatile brewing times and methods, resulting in a clean, rich, and full-flavored cup.

Cone Filter or V60

Cone filter grind is a medium-fine grind with a consistency similar to table salt, designed to optimize water flow and extraction in cone-shaped coffee makers, enhancing clarity and balanced flavor.

Flat Filter or Cold Brew

Flat filter grind is a medium grind with a consistency like sea salt, ideal for flat-bottom drip brewers, promoting even extraction and producing a balanced, smooth cup of coffee.

Chemex or Kalita

Chemex grind is a medium-coarse grind, similar to coarse sand, designed to ensure a slower extraction and clean, bright cup with pronounced clarity and delicate flavors.

French Press or Clever

French press grind is a coarse grind, with a texture like breadcrumbs or coarse sea salt, allowing for full immersion brewing and producing a rich, full-bodied cup with minimal sediment.

How fresh is your coffee?

Our coffee is roasted fresh to order and ships within 24 hours to ensure peak flavor. For optimal taste, we recommend brewing between 4 and 21 days after the roast date—this allows the coffee to degas and fully develop. After that window, it will still taste great for several weeks (or more), especially if stored in a cool, airtight container.

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Our subscription products deliver freshly roasted coffee straight to your door on your schedule, with full flexibility to skip, pause, or customize anytime. Choose from curated options or build your own to match your brew style and flavor preferences. See all subscriptions.

ONE coffee. Hand-picked. Every Wednesday.

ONE coffee. Hand-picked. Every Wednesday.

HAUNTED HODAG