An interesting & impressive dry process lot from Western Jimma; smells of dried stone fruits, honey-nut granola, along with some malty accents abound.
The wet aroma shows more bountiful berry notes, fruit jam, and a sweet herbal accent. Brewing yields bright fruited flavors for dry process coffee, with stone fruit qualities similar to some of the other Western Ethiopian coffees we buy. While maybe not quite the intensity of some of our Guji naturals, Birbirsa is also on the "cleaner" end of the spectrum for dry process coffee, highlighted by a long list of aromatic fruits and sweetness that aren't too rustic.
The Birbirsa coffee cooperative is located in Beshasha Badiya, Jimma, not far from a few other coops we buy from. It's on the smaller size in comparison, both in terms of physical and membership numbers, with 80 local farmers making up its base. Beshasha town has very good altitude, registering at just under 2100 meters above sea level. It is conveniently situated along the side of one of the main dirt road that runs through town, affording good access for moving coffee on and off the site.