442 - Dark Roast Tasting Notes: Dark Chocolate • Roasted Nuts • Caramel Why You’ll Love It 442 is our dark roast done right—bold without the bitterness. Expect rich dark chocolate, warm roasted nuts, and a smooth caramel sweetness that lingers through a full, satisfying body. Low acidity, deep flavour, and a clean finish make this the cup you reach for first thing in the morning or after a good meal. If you love a strong, smooth, classic dark roast, 442 will become your daily ritual. The Story Every roast has a moment of truth—the second the beans leave the drum. For our dark roast, that moment happens at exactly 442°F. It's the temperature where sweetness deepens into caramel, chocolate notes take over, and the roast reaches its full, bold character without tipping into burnt or bitter. That number matters so much to us, we named the coffee after it. Why 442°F? Roasting dark is easy. Roasting dark well takes precision. Drop too early and you miss the depth; too late and you lose the sweetness to smoke and char. 442°F is our sweet spot—developed and refined batch after batch in our Sturgeon County roastery—where body, sweetness, and boldness all meet. We select beans specifically suited to dark roasting and rotate them with the seasons, so 442 always delivers the same rich, dependable profile—chocolate, nuts, caramel—no matter the time of year. Brewing Recommendations Drip & French Press: full-bodied and smooth, with rich chocolate and nutty depth Espresso: bold, classic shots with caramel sweetness—perfect for lattes and cappuccinos (rest 7–10 days) The Details Roast: Dark Profile: Dark Chocolate, Roasted nuts, Caramel Body: Full Acidity: Low Best For: Drip, French press, espresso, milk drinks Small-batch roasted in Sturgeon County, Alberta. Consistent, bold, and smooth—442 is the dark roast you can count on, every season.
