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Description
The Milwaukee Rock Star Blend was carefully roasted for you by Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. Milwaukee Rockstar blend is a blend of dark and medium roasted coffees from South and Central America. It has a full, well-rounded body, with notes of molasses, dark chocolate and black cherry.
Origin
Region
Central and South America
Altitude
800 - 1,200 meters
Process
washed
Producer
various small holder producers Customer Reviews
Easy to drink, smooth, good mouth feel, mild acidity
12/16/2018
Good coffee; not my favorite but very drinkable
12/15/2018
Liked this better!
12/13/2018
smell: fruity/ tart. Taste: bold/strong. dark chocolate aftertaste. bitter initial taste. 9 tablespoons to 1 liter of water.
12/8/2018
Very good!
12/6/2018
I love this coffee! It's my new favorite!
12/4/2018
I have had hotel coffee that was better.
12/4/2018
Good espresso with nice crema. Just a little too smokey for our tastes to make it truly excellent.
12/4/2018
Milwaukee Rock Star Blend was good - but not as good as the first one, Kickapoo Coffee Roasters, Driftless Organic Blend.
This one smelled great in the bag, but was a little bland after brewing. There was maybe a little bit too much acidic taste as well.
This one smelled great in the bag, but was a little bland after brewing. There was maybe a little bit too much acidic taste as well.
12/3/2018
Was a little to bold for my taste I would enjoy a little less intense
12/2/2018
Kind of weak
12/1/2018
I enjoyed the notes of chocolate and how well it stood up to a little sweetener. I'd like to try some other coffees with a tad more unique flavors to supplement, but will definitely be returning to the Milwaukee Rock Star Blend and coffees like it.
11/23/2018
As my first ‘real’ coffee, I was pleasantly surprised with a coffee that boasts a smoky spice dark roast. Still new to tastes and with not much else to go by, I really enjoyed this coffee. My favorite was how smooth it went down; the taste itself was not outlandish, which I think is beneficial for a starter. I do enjoy a strong coffee flavor, and I think this touched upon that. Rating four stars as a foundation to base future coffee - may need to update later.
11/23/2018
Nice nutty flavor!
11/21/2018
This blend was OK. Had a little acidity that I wasn't too fond of.
11/18/2018
Good
11/12/2018
I liked it but would like a little more body
11/10/2018
This coffee was a little too dark of a roast for us
11/6/2018
Far too weak.
11/5/2018
Really enjoyed it. Perfect roast/darkness of beans for our taste. I think ideally we'd like something with a little more of a nutty characteristic to it.
10/30/2018
Didn't blow us away -- I think we like a little sweeter to match the smokiness.
10/29/2018
We found this bland--not very much flavor at all. Really liked the prior coffee from Dilano's a lot. It was a medium light roast and we felt if it had been a medium roast it would have been near perfect, though did have a nice flavor.
10/28/2018
A bit too smoky for our ideal coffee, but good taste.
10/27/2018
I did not like this one either
10/25/2018
Ii like this one but I like Green Planet a little better
10/24/2018
Very nice balance of aroma, flavor and intensity.
10/24/2018
A nice round cup. Held up well even as it cool. Roast was excellent, a delicious smooth chocolate, bold flavor
10/23/2018
Liked how the beans were not burnt. It has a flat finish. From a beer tasting stand point, this coffe had no beginning or end, it was all middle.
10/22/2018
Wonderfully smooth, delish flavor. I will definitely give them more business
10/22/2018
I enjoyed the chocolate notes in this one. The milwaukee rockstar wasn't too acidic but had good flavor, which I really enjoy.
10/18/2018
Too much of a nutty taste
10/15/2018
Great taste. Perfect bodied.
10/10/2018
I am usually very particular about drinking coffee straight up, but this tastes best black, in my opinion. Cream and sugar, while it can be good, ruin this one and takes away from the flavor! Love it and have been doing at least two cups a day!
10/8/2018
It was fairly muted. There wasn't really any complexity in this one. Would prefer brighter coffees where I can taste all the different notes
10/5/2018
Had some acidity that I didn't love, but overall made a good cup.
10/3/2018
This was amazing! It smells and tastes great. It is not too acidic tasting either.
9/30/2018
Delicious, smooth dark roasted coffee.
9/29/2018
Delish
9/29/2018
Really not good, this is my third bag from Anodyne and they have all tasted like cardboard. I'm usually happy with any fresh roasted coffee but these coffee's just seem poorly roasted or maybe baked instead
9/25/2018
A bit too smoky.
9/24/2018
Nothing really stood out in this coffee. It has a full body and some dark-chocolate roast character without being too assertive. I didn't really pick up any "smokiness" and it seems a bit one-dimensional to me.
9/20/2018
A bit too acidic
9/19/2018
Love this coffee. Very well rounded and full of flavor.
9/2/2018
Not very bold. Tastes best as a poor over. French press was not very strong.
8/31/2018
good balance medium and dark
8/24/2018
It’s okay, but this is not even close to what was requested last tome. I had tried to select a coffee in the brew queue before this was selected but the website messed up on my phone I guess. This will do, but of my three months this is a bummer that one was not catered to my preferences at all.
8/20/2018
I liked this one way more than I thought I would!
8/8/2018
My husband and I LOVED THIS. We liked it even more than the prior one. We like how it is bold and smoky but still kind of smooth & balanced. Its strong and bold without tasting bitter or burnt.
8/8/2018
it was ok - kind of weak and the chocolate taste was mild at best. not my favorite
8/6/2018
Didn't like it quite as much as the Green Planet Organic Blend, but still good.
7/24/2018
Not strong / bold enough for me
7/21/2018
love this blend! my favorite of the two i have received so far.
7/16/2018
Although it had good taste, it had no mouth feel. It was thin and did not have a full body. It was low in acid and flat.
7/7/2018
to bold and smoky
7/4/2018
full bodied with mainly chocolate notes with some spice in the finish. Fortunately, the smokiness was mild and did not overpower. Minimal acidity.
Though good, going forward I want to explore beyond what I know i like. Please continue the chocolate/caramel undertones but with more subtlety of other tones including stone fruit, berries, honey, sugar cane, cherries etc. Avoid sharp citrus tones for now. Keep roast to medium (light also OK)
Though good, going forward I want to explore beyond what I know i like. Please continue the chocolate/caramel undertones but with more subtlety of other tones including stone fruit, berries, honey, sugar cane, cherries etc. Avoid sharp citrus tones for now. Keep roast to medium (light also OK)
6/17/2018
Anodyne Milwaukee Rock Star Blend is the star of the show. Great taste and feel. Excellent choice for any time of the day. In my top 5.
6/13/2018
It's okay. Too astringent for my liking. The first coffee was better.
6/6/2018
Thanks Samantha!. Really good coffee. A little darker than the first- if I had to choose I liked the first- really unique flavor palette- but they were both fantastic.
6/5/2018
Very good! Not too dark not too light
5/31/2018
Very appealing to the tastebuds.
5/27/2018
The first coffee was better a little bolder. This Milwaukee'blend is smooth and rich. They are both delicious.
5/20/2018
Nice aroma; smooth/clean finish; doesn't stand out as much as the prior two however
5/20/2018
It was good, but we prefer something darker and more full-bodied
5/10/2018
Fairly balanced roast with full flavors.
5/7/2018
I like this coffee
4/23/2018
Another great afternoon cup
4/18/2018
IMO was very excited for this one after reading about it, however it didn’t quite have the richness we were hoping for. Had a good earthiness and a hint of smoke to it, but was hoping for more rich round toffee/pipe tobacco flavors.
4/18/2018
The best! Smooth and rich.
4/13/2018
I loved this coffee. It was very smooth with chocolate undertones. It retained it's flavor over ice after a strong initial grind and brew.
4/13/2018
liked it better than the others. am not good with gourmet words -- just like or not.
4/2/2018
didnt love it.
3/31/2018
I t was good. Simple. Didn't find it overly flavorful, but you could smell the smoke.
3/12/2018
Tastes like a flavored coffee that my girls would drink with hints of butterscotch. Will have to give this one away. I like coffee that is super dark and the oil runs down your hand when you pour it out of the bag.
3/10/2018
Loved this one. Less bitter than the previous, which I was not expecting as the description made it sound darker. Very pleased with this one.
3/5/2018
I really enjoyed drinking this coffee - much more my taste! My husband described it as "too strong tasting for him" but i loved it. He likes a costa rican bean that i used to get so not sure it was the smoky part of this coffee he didn't like or whether it was just too bold.
3/3/2018
Good, but no extra notes stand out to me in this one.
3/1/2018
Pretty good! I like bold coffee flavor without the extra citrus enhancements. I prefer coffee that tastes, brewed, as good as it does in the bag before brewing - I know it's a tall order!
2/28/2018
Not as good as the first one. More bitter.
2/21/2018
Weak, fairly flavorless. Definitely would not order again.
2/19/2018
Excellent flavor with bold taste.
2/18/2018
I am not a fan of smoky.
2/18/2018
LOVED the flavor! By far one of my favorite cups of coffee
2/12/2018
Good subtle taste
2/12/2018
Good
2/12/2018
Smooth, great flavor. Easy to drink. Will purchase again.
2/11/2018
Really good! interesting taste
2/10/2018
We loved this compared to the first. Something similar in it's balance would be greatly received for our next coffee.
Thank you for listening to our last comments!
Thank you for listening to our last comments!
2/7/2018
Subtle roasted flavors without the "bite". Nice roast with nutty overtones.
2/6/2018
This is the single worst bag of coffee I've ever had.
Edit - looking back over my history, I seem to not like this brand of coffee. No more Anodyne for me please
Edit - looking back over my history, I seem to not like this brand of coffee. No more Anodyne for me please
2/6/2018
liked this one, good choice!
2/5/2018
Smooth and rich
2/3/2018
This is more full bodied than the Sea Breeze, and still has a bit of a nutty flavor, which I enjoy. It's good, but it's not a home run. I'm still looking for a coffee with bit more body to it. Question: does that nutty flavor only come with the lighter roasts?
1/30/2018
Hi -- I didn't like this one as much as the Hondura Las Capucas. We found this one to be not as rich or flavorfull.
1/29/2018
Better than previous blends. This coffee has a funny cocoa aftertaste. Does not have any complexity just a funny aftertaste. We would not purchase this blend.
1/29/2018
I have enjoyed this blend.
1/27/2018
Really like this one. Just a great blend of flavors!
1/25/2018
Nice little blend. A touch dark for my taste.
1/25/2018
Excellent choice, very nice in our lattes.
1/24/2018
Pretty ordinary stuff. Has a dull, flat taste and not a great coffee smell - I can get this kind of stuff at the grocery store.
1/22/2018
This coffee is much better than the first batch, the chocolate comes through nicely!!!
1/22/2018
I think we liked this a lot more than the first box of coffee!
1/22/2018
Dislike. I do not prefer medium to dark roasts
1/21/2018
I liked this coffee very much and I also liked the first two coffees I received. They were a nice blend not too strong and a good flavor.
1/20/2018
Not sure if I'm double sending this.... sorry if so:
I am thoroughly enjoying this one! I can't give an opinion on the first shipment since my friend accidentally shipped it to an old address, but this has been hitting the spot! I think I tend to like coffees with either citrus or cocoa notes. My all time favorite coffee so far is Murchie's label Mexican Fancy. I am not a big Starbucks fan but do enjoy the Cafe Verona from there. Maybe that will give you an idea of what I tend to like, but it's also fun to try new things too! Thanks for this month's selection & Happy New Year
I am thoroughly enjoying this one! I can't give an opinion on the first shipment since my friend accidentally shipped it to an old address, but this has been hitting the spot! I think I tend to like coffees with either citrus or cocoa notes. My all time favorite coffee so far is Murchie's label Mexican Fancy. I am not a big Starbucks fan but do enjoy the Cafe Verona from there. Maybe that will give you an idea of what I tend to like, but it's also fun to try new things too! Thanks for this month's selection & Happy New Year
1/4/2018
Excellent
9/20/2017
Good and balanced. Makes a nice cup of espresso. Not as interesting of a flavor profile as some of the other coffee's I have tried.
4/22/2017
Nice and easy to drink! Good medium blend with bold flavor.
4/3/2017
Super bold but mostly balanced with low acidity just on the front of the tongue that disappears almost immediately. Definitely some strong smokey, cocoa, earthy tones but they smooth out into a great cup of coffee that just lights up the morning. We loved this coffee because it was bold yet really delicious. I could see not everybody wanting such an in-your-face cup of coffee but this is exactly what we are looking for. I could see us stocking up on this as our go to choice!
3/12/2017
It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything to get excited about.
3/3/2017
So, there's a decent chance that I didn't love this coffee because it took me about two weeks to get it because of some trouble with the post, but this is the first time, barring any breakfasts I've spent with my grandparents, that a coffee has tasted like nothing. I've tried brewing it in a variety of ways, tinkering with my grinder and water temperature, and still nothing makes this coffee taste like coffee. I am pretty relaxed about coffee, but I was super disappointed in this blend. It had no body, as was described, and I couldn't discern any of the flavor notes. Hopefully the next one will be better!
2/9/2017
Not enough subtlety with our regular coffee maker. A bit better with a cold immersion method, but overall not as good as the first coffee we received.
2/8/2017
Loved this one. I could even go bolder!
2/6/2017
The rockstar is, by far, the best of the brews to arrive. Earthy and nutty with minimal acidity. The unroasred beans are less aromatic than others but, once brewed, open up to a great flavor.
2/6/2017
Hi Samantha
The Milwaukee blend is really good....nice and smooth.
Better than previous shipment. Unless there is a better choice, we would like it on the next shipment. What are other choices?
The Milwaukee blend is really good....nice and smooth.
Better than previous shipment. Unless there is a better choice, we would like it on the next shipment. What are other choices?
1/28/2017
I was surprised by this coffee! I normally don't like blends (or Central American coffees), but my first cup of this was really good! The coffee wasn't terribly acidic, and had a full-bodied flavor. I thought it was well-balanced. A flavorful "every-man" coffee that I would drink again. I think the fact that it is blended dark/light gives it a lighter touch than a medium, but also a fuller flavor. I expected the light/dark blend to produce a medium, but it actually comprised the best parts of each roast. The 'smoky spice' note really came out. Probably my favorite blend I've ever had! It wasn't as dark as I thought that it was going to be. Also, the bean itself was dry, as opposed to the previous coffee that had an oily texture (is this the difference between 'wet-process' and 'dry-process'?) The drier bean gave a better flavor in my opinion. This is a good afternoon coffee.
1/4/2017
Loved it! Great body and scent. The smoky spice was not overpowering.
12/27/2016
just not my specific taste...
12/13/2016
A solid coffee, but a little dark for our taste
12/1/2016
Not a great coffee. Has a bitter taste.
11/27/2016
the bag had a hole in it and the beans were so stale. this was an awful experience.
11/22/2016
my favorite so far
11/7/2016
Robust and smokey; great blend of flavors
11/6/2016
Did not like this blend. Too acidic and not dark enough
10/7/2016
Definitely on the lighter end of what I prefer. The flavor was nice and I noticed it paired really well with sweets, but I don't see myself drinking this level of roast regularly. I tried it on aeropress and french press and I liked the aeropress better.
10/2/2016
Good cup of joe to start the morning. Nice medium roast balance. Would like morning cup a bit richer with oils.
9/23/2016
LOVE IT!!! Great tasting coffee! (packaging was very nice as well!)
9/15/2016
ok...not great. Just kind of a standard cup of coffee.
8/30/2016
Loved this one!
8/27/2016
Not a big fan of lighter roasts but I enjoyed it.
8/16/2016
Originally I thought this coffee was too light for me. However, once I dialed in the right amount to brew, I really enjoyed it. The earthy/smoky flavor is very nice, very tasty.
8/15/2016
Smells and tastes horrible. Smoky acidic taste is nasty. I like dark which was noted on my subscription and got sent this. HORRIBLE CHOICE CONNOR!!! After one pot this is going in the trash.
8/9/2016
Unimpressed. Even "boring." Would not recommend.
8/6/2016
Delicious, smelled great- could have packed a bit more of a punch but still did the job! I noticed different flavors each time I drank it, which is something I love. Would definitely purchase this on my own now. Thanks for the great recommendation Connor!
8/1/2016
Awful I like super dark roast this is light too acidic no bite. Smells like nasty mesquite smoke! Vomit!
8/1/2016
For those who like a light / medium roast, this is a good coffee- very smooth and balanced. I prefer a much darker roast.
7/30/2016
Too light, not much flavor, kinda the opposite of a rockstar.
7/23/2016
we didn't love this one. it was a little too bitter/acidic for us.
7/20/2016
Great chocolate notes. Very smooth blend
7/13/2016
I really was looking forward to this coffee because the beans smelt so good, but I've found it impossible to brew. Every once in a while I'll get those rare beans that are a little finicky, and take a lot of precision to get the full flavor, but these are just impossible. No matter the proportion of beans, the fineness of the grind, the amount of time soaking, or the method of preparation, I cannot get this coffee to release the flavor profile it clearly possesses. It's really disappointing and frustrating.
6/13/2016
Too weak for our taste.
6/8/2016
I thought the smokiness would be weird but I like it!
5/9/2016
Far too acidic for me.
5/2/2016
A little lighter than I prefer, and a little heavy on the smoky flavor. Not a bad cup and I enjoyed it more when I brewed it a bit stronger, but I didn't love it as much as the last choice I received.
5/1/2016
Great coffee. Crisp and a little spice gives off a great aroma. Love starting my day with it.
4/26/2016
This coffee smells amazing. For a medium blend, it was good. I like bolder flavors and dark roasts, so this coffee wasn't my favorite. But I would love to try other blends this roaster has. For anyone that likes coffee that isn't too lite or dark, this is perfect.
4/26/2016
Prefer a very dark roast.
4/7/2016
Not a fan - I'm not sure if its the spice or the dryness, but even the smell of the beans in the bag wasn't very appealing to me.
4/2/2016
I was disappointed in this coffee in that it was too light of a roast when I had requested dark. The beans also seemed old or stale and somewhat sour.
3/15/2016
I liked this one a bunch
3/7/2016
Great morning cup of coffee
2/26/2016
Tasty cup of joe
2/25/2016
Very strong, but not too bitter. Would purchase again in the future.
2/23/2016
Solid coffee, but the smoky spice is a little odd at times.
2/21/2016
Was not a fan of this coffee. It should not be in the dark roast category. It actually tasted stale too. Not worth $16. This is not one to make me continue buying from Mistobox. I'd rather buy from my neighborhood roaster.
2/15/2016
Not quite bold enough for my taste. It almost tasted weak.
Brewer it a second time a bit stronger and enjoyed the flavor more. Tasted a few chocolate notes
Brewer it a second time a bit stronger and enjoyed the flavor more. Tasted a few chocolate notes
2/14/2016
Update: the coffee has grown on me more as drinking it black. It really is quite good. I'll keep my star rating as I know there are a plethora of amazing coffee's out there. First coffee sets the standard. :)
I like it. It's quite different from what I'm use to. Having it Black I'd rate it 3 stars and having it with a splash of milk and a teaspoon of sugar and it's about a 4. Although I'm a black coffee guy mostly. I like the hint of smoothness in there which is what I like when going plain black. Not quite as bold and smokey as I'd prefer, such as a cafe verona type blend. I'd give it a solid 3.5/5 and will continue to enjoy it. I prefer dark and potent blends. This one isn't all that strong in the flavor department for dark coffees but I'd like it as a medium roast. A 3 star is a daily coffee for me. 2 is for a below average "need it now" cup and 1 is the garbage they supply us at work with... which taste like cardboard.
Of course a 4 and a 5 star would be a staple in my coffee drinking.
I like it. It's quite different from what I'm use to. Having it Black I'd rate it 3 stars and having it with a splash of milk and a teaspoon of sugar and it's about a 4. Although I'm a black coffee guy mostly. I like the hint of smoothness in there which is what I like when going plain black. Not quite as bold and smokey as I'd prefer, such as a cafe verona type blend. I'd give it a solid 3.5/5 and will continue to enjoy it. I prefer dark and potent blends. This one isn't all that strong in the flavor department for dark coffees but I'd like it as a medium roast. A 3 star is a daily coffee for me. 2 is for a below average "need it now" cup and 1 is the garbage they supply us at work with... which taste like cardboard.
Of course a 4 and a 5 star would be a staple in my coffee drinking.
2/14/2016
My Favorite, Perfect !
2/13/2016
A pretty well-balanced blend.
2/10/2016
We loved this one! So smooth, great flavor, just delicious.
2/7/2016
I was not impressed with this coffee. Too light/weak for my taste. Sumatra has been my go to everyday coffee. My favorite so far has been the parisan espresso blend and double dark blend.
2/6/2016
I like it. I don't know that I would go out of my way to order it again (a little too earthy for my preference) but definitely an enjoyable batch.
1/25/2016
Too light tasting, not rich enough.
1/24/2016
Loved the mix of light and dark taste. Great with raw sugar or a little honey, by itself it's wonderful. Shared it with everyone at work- and they all found it very smooth.
1/22/2016
This was a great coffee blend, bold but not overpowering.
1/13/2016
This one was disappointing. It was more like a ultra light roast than a dark. The beans seemed bland.
1/12/2016
Good flavor, but not as strong as we like. UPDATE: Made stronger and this is terrific. But uses up the coffee faster that way.
12/19/2015
Although a blend, this coffee drinks like a dark roast, full bodied and rich. I don't seem to get the various flavors mentioned on the label, but still it's an enjoyable cup for fans of dark roast.
12/13/2015
Good flavor, just notbdark enough and a little too Smokey for my liking
12/11/2015
Personally I loved this, but my wife found it too weak. The flavor is on point, regardless of the boldness, but something with a little stronger flavor, but the same flavor profile, would be excellent.
12/11/2015
This one's pretty good but I don't get a lot of smokey notes out of it. Would love to see something darker along that line.
12/10/2015
An acceptable coffee, however, not as bold as I would prefer. I would characterize the blend as possessing subtle smokey and spice notes rather than bold.
12/8/2015
overall too light for me, but interesting flavors
12/6/2015
favorite coffee!
12/1/2015
earthy and balanced red fruit and light cocoa notes
11/28/2015
to dry and not dark enough
11/12/2015
Great flavor
11/8/2015
Delicious deep smokey flavors. I feel like I'm by a campfire. Not a huge fan of the acidity though. Would prefer if this didn't have that zing before the smokey notes hit your nose.
11/2/2015
Not bad. Nice flavor
9/29/2015
I smelled citrus and possibly sweet chocolate fudge when I opened the package. The medium brown beans were not oily and brewed a rust-colored cup of coffee. This blend is fairly balanced, not overpowering and slightly sweet. I wouldn't consider this a bold roast by any means, but I found the flavor to be unique and interesting.
6/27/2015
pretty good but not as bold as we like
6/22/2015
This coffee didn't have much flavor to me. It wasn't bad, it just didn't have any distinct flavors. It kind of tasted like restaurant coffee.
6/14/2015
