Kicking Horse Smart Ass whole bean coffee, 10 oz — Medium roast, bright chocolaty flavor & tart red-currant notes
Product details
| Management number | 253512565 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$23.16 | Model Number | 253512565 | ||
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Kicking Horse Smart Ass is a lively medium-roast whole-bean coffee with bright, chocolaty flavor and tart red-currant notes, packaged in a 10 oz bag that’s certified organic, Fairtrade and kosher.
Smart Ass by Kicking Horse is designed for people who want a bold, awake-tasting cup without a heavy roast profile. This blend of Arabica beans from Africa, Central and South America is shade-grown and roasted in the Canadian Rockies to highlight a honeyed berry body, milk-chocolate undertones and a lively tartness that works across brewing methods.
What flavor profile should I expect from Smart Ass?
Expect a bright, balanced cup with noticeable fruit acidity and a rounded chocolate finish. The tasting notes include tart red currant, sugar-cane sweetness and milk chocolate, producing a medium-bodied experience that stays lively rather than dull.
- Top notes: tart red currant for brightness
- Middle: honeyed berry body and sugar-cane sweetness
- Finish: smooth milk-chocolate and subtle cocoa
- Overall: medium roast clarity with a lively acidity
Which brewing methods bring out the best in this whole-bean coffee?
Smart Ass performs well with a range of extraction techniques that preserve its fruit-forward brightness and chocolate finish. Use slightly coarser grinds for immersion methods and medium-fine grinds for espresso to balance acidity and body.
- French press: fuller body and pronounced chocolate notes
- Pour-over/drip: clearer acidity and red-currant highlights
- Espresso: concentrated sweetness with cocoa undertones
- Cold brew: smooth, mellowed sweetness and low bitterness
How sustainable and ethical is this Kicking Horse coffee?
This bag is certified organic, Fairtrade, kosher and made from 100% Arabica beans that are shade-grown, reflecting commitments to environmental care and farmer welfare. The Fairtrade certification supports fair pricing and community development projects at origin.
- Certifications: Organic, Fairtrade, Kosher
- Farming: shade-grown Arabica for biodiversity
- Supply chain: sourced from Africa, Central and South America
- Roasting: small-batch roasted in the Rocky Mountains
Why choose whole-bean Smart Ass over pre-ground coffee?
Buying whole beans preserves volatile aromatics and flavor until you grind for each brew, so you get a fresher, more nuanced cup. Whole-bean coffee lets you control grind size to match your preferred method and tweak extraction for taste.
- Freshness preserved by grinding immediately before brewing
- Customizable grind size for optimal extraction per method
- Longer shelf life when stored properly in a cool, dark place
- Ideal for home baristas who adjust recipes and doses
Who is this for: Kicking Horse Smart Ass is aimed at coffee drinkers who want a bright, lively medium roast with chocolate depth and ethical sourcing. It suits people who brew with multiple methods, appreciate nuanced fruit and cocoa notes, and prefer whole beans for maximum freshness and control.
Ingredients
100% Organic, Fairtrade, Kosher, Shade Grown, Arabica Coffee
FAQ
Q: Is Kicking Horse Smart Ass coffee organic and Fairtrade?
A: Yes. Smart Ass is certified organic and Fairtrade, and the beans are shade-grown Arabica from Africa and the Americas.
Q: What grind size works best for this whole-bean coffee?
A: Use coarse for French press, medium for drip/pour-over, and fine for espresso to highlight its flavor notes.
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