Organic 4&20 French Roast
Red Rooster Coffee's Organic 4&20 French Roast redefines what dark coffee can be. Where most French roasts sacrifice complexity for intensity, this Portland roaster's signature blend delivers both—a layered cup that reveals hot fudge sweetness, bright navel orange, and a subtle whisper of pipe tobacco. The name nods to the traditional roasting philosophy: slow, deliberate, and unapologetically bold.
Sourced from certified organic farms and roasted just past second crack, this blend maintains the caramelized sugar notes that make French roast beloved while preserving origin character that's typically lost to char. The result is a full-bodied coffee that stands up to cream and sugar but rewards black coffee drinkers with surprising nuance.
Tasting Notes
The first sip opens with rich hot fudge—think dark chocolate ganache with brown sugar depth. Mid-palate, a bright thread of navel orange acidity cuts through, preventing the roast from feeling heavy or one-dimensional. The finish carries a gentle pipe tobacco quality, earthy and slightly sweet, with lingering cocoa. Body is syrupy and substantial without crossing into oily. Acidity is muted but present, providing structure. This is French roast for people who thought they'd outgrown French roast.
Brew Methods
The 4&20 excels in drip brewers and French press, where its full body and chocolate notes shine without the extraction challenges of espresso. For pour over enthusiasts, use a slightly coarser grind than usual and aim for water just off boil (195-200°F) to avoid emphasizing bitterness. While not traditionally an espresso roast, it pulls surprisingly well as a lungo or Americano base—look for thick crema and flavors reminiscent of dark chocolate-covered orange peel. Cold brew brings out the fudge sweetness beautifully with minimal acidity.
About Red Rooster Coffee
Red Rooster Coffee has been a Portland roasting institution since 1993, building their reputation on small-batch precision and relationships with organic growers. Their commitment to traditional roasting methods—longer roast times, careful temperature control—produces coffees that honor both the bean and the craft.
Not sure which grind size or brewing ratio to start with? Clive's coffee team can recommend the ideal setup for your equipment and taste preferences, from grinder settings to water temperature tweaks that'll help you pull every bit of complexity from this remarkable roast.
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Red Rooster Coffee's Organic 4&20 French Roast redefines what dark coffee can be. Where most French roasts sacrifice complexity for intensity, this Portland roaster's signature blend delivers both—a layered cup that reveals hot fudge sweetness, bright navel orange, and a subtle whisper of pipe tobacco. The name nods to the traditional roasting philosophy: slow, deliberate, and unapologetically bold.
Sourced from certified organic farms and roasted just past second crack, this blend maintains the caramelized sugar notes that make French roast beloved while preserving origin character that's typically lost to char. The result is a full-bodied coffee that stands up to cream and sugar but rewards black coffee drinkers with surprising nuance.
Tasting Notes
The first sip opens with rich hot fudge—think dark chocolate ganache with brown sugar depth. Mid-palate, a bright thread of navel orange acidity cuts through, preventing the roast from feeling heavy or one-dimensional. The finish carries a gentle pipe tobacco quality, earthy and slightly sweet, with lingering cocoa. Body is syrupy and substantial without crossing into oily. Acidity is muted but present, providing structure. This is French roast for people who thought they'd outgrown French roast.
Brew Methods
The 4&20 excels in drip brewers and French press, where its full body and chocolate notes shine without the extraction challenges of espresso. For pour over enthusiasts, use a slightly coarser grind than usual and aim for water just off boil (195-200°F) to avoid emphasizing bitterness. While not traditionally an espresso roast, it pulls surprisingly well as a lungo or Americano base—look for thick crema and flavors reminiscent of dark chocolate-covered orange peel. Cold brew brings out the fudge sweetness beautifully with minimal acidity.
About Red Rooster Coffee
Red Rooster Coffee has been a Portland roasting institution since 1993, building their reputation on small-batch precision and relationships with organic growers. Their commitment to traditional roasting methods—longer roast times, careful temperature control—produces coffees that honor both the bean and the craft.
Not sure which grind size or brewing ratio to start with? Clive's coffee team can recommend the ideal setup for your equipment and taste preferences, from grinder settings to water temperature tweaks that'll help you pull every bit of complexity from this remarkable roast.
