Coffee Card - Aceh Gayo [05292025-VPMAY004-1338]
☕ Maillard Bali: Coffee Card
Origin: Aceh Gayo, Sumatra
Region: Central Aceh Highlands
Process: Semi-Washed (Wet-Hulled)
Altitude: ±1,200–1,500 MASL
Roast Level: Light-Medium
🔍 Tasting Notes
Herbal • Cider • Molasses • Fig • Plum
This cup presents a unique balance of Gayo’s earthy spice and a surprising fruit-forward twist. Expect a medium, velvety body with cider-like acidity and a molasses base. Notes of fig and plum emerge as the cup cools, ending with a long and clean finish.
🧪 Roaster's Profile
This roast was designed to highlight both the origin’s depth and subtle brightness.
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Charge Temp: 180°C
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Turnaround Point: 99.4°C @ 1:18
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Maillard Phase (149.9°C): @ 3:45
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First Crack: Gentle, ~6:50
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Drop Temp: 205°C
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Total Roast Time: 7:42
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Development Time: ±50s (11%)
The approach favors sweetness and clarity while toning down the rustic edge typical of wet-hulled coffees. Perfect for filter brewing.
☕ Brewing Recommendations
To bring out the complex layers in this Gayo roast, we suggest:
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V60 or Kalita – for a clean, bright, fruit-acid cup
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French Press – for full body and spiced sweetness
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Tubruk – to enhance earthier tones and molasses
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Iced Pour-Over – for a refreshing, cider-like experience
Water Temp: 90–94°C
Rest Time Post-Roast: 5–7 days
Grind Size: Medium to coarse depending on brew method
🧭 Our Perspective
At Maillard Bali, every roast starts with a story. This Aceh Gayo roast bridges tradition and clarity — a cup born from the highlands, with the richness of Sumatra and a whisper of fruit. It’s a coffee for thoughtful mornings and long, reflective afternoons.
