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THE

ITALIAN ROAST

"BLACK GOLD"

The Italian Roast
The Italian Roast
The Italian Roast
The Italian Roast
The Italian Roast
The Italian Roast

"...It’s fresh, bold and glistening with oils which gives it richness and flavor. The fact that it comes in legit 1lb bags makes it an easy decision…"

- Brett B., Black Gold Customer

$24.99

Dark. Bold. Oily.

Dark roasts can't compete with the Bold, Oily nature of "Black Gold." As the best-selling coffee in local Nashville grocery stores for the past 20+ years, "Black Gold" delivers on its nickname...
Watch the video to see how to get the most out of your "Black Gold."

Why is "Black Gold" so oily?

Our Black Gold is so oily due to a natural process that occurs within the bean when roasted.  The oil is intrinsic to the inside of a green coffee bean, and through roasting, oils are forced to the outside of the bean. In the heating process, we use the sight of oil on the beans to indicate the roast is nearly complete.

Do you add anything to make the "Black Gold" oily?

Absolutely…………NOT! We use ZERO oils or additives in our coffees. The beautiful shine is the natural oil of the coffee beans being expressed during the roasting process. Typically, the darker the roast, the more oil is expressed.

What type of beans do you use to make The Italian "Black Gold?"

While the comprehensive recipe of Black Gold is top secret...it's safe to share that we only use high-grown, Arabica, strictly hard beans sourced from the Americas.

I usually drink light roast coffees...will I like drinking “Black Gold?”

Black Gold has a unique taste profile, all its own.  Lighter coffee profiles will have more citrussy brightness and berry flavors. In contrast, Black Gold has a robust, smokey, chocolatey, flavor profile.

What's the best way to brew "Black Gold?"

French press, hands down! In our experience, a press pot is the best way to highlight the dark, rich flavor that is signature to Black Gold. Doctor it up with a splash of heavy cream…and you’ve also got dessert! Second to French Press is your drip coffee maker (we prefer using a Technivorm Moccamaster). Thirdly, we choose pour over...Moka pot also gets an “honorable mention.”

How should I store my "Black Gold?"

In a safe...... just kidding! The best way to store your Black Gold is in an airtight, room temperature container.  Our bags come with a one way, degassing valve, which is perfect for storing coffee. After scooping from the bag, turn down the opening several times and secure with the coffee clip we provide you. A canister made specially for fresh roasted coffee is also helpful, since air can be forced from the container to prevent oxidation.

Customer Reviews

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Troy Reed
Oh boy!!!!!

I don't know what I can say that probably hasn't already been said but, wow wow wow!!!! This coffee isn't for the faint of heart! If your not a real deal fan of dark roasts, please look elsewhere but if you love deep, very bold, dark chocolate, molasses, deep caramel notes, this is amazing! I am mostly an espresso enthusiast so that's my pick of preparation so you can imagine the intense, but smooth coffee this can be!!! There's just "something" about this particular very dark roast that's different that most United States roasters cannot provide when roasting this dark. Before this, the only ones I knew that could give you this dark but not be overly astringent is the Italians in Naples. If you love the dark, give this one a try. You will not regret it!

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Nicholas Stark
Good, not great

I was hopeful when trying out this coffee based on the reviews, but I will say that it had a bit of an over-burnt flavor - I'm a huge fan of very dark roasts, and I've been looking for a new roaster after my favorite local place went out of business, but some of the characteristics of this one were a bit off for me, so I'll be continuing my search elsewhere. Great service and fast shipping, but just not a match for my tastes.

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William Powell
Black gold is the best love The dark roast oily bean

Love this coffee, straight up or mixed with a little bit of a lighter roast well Done Beck‘s farmhouse

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Rex Arnold
The Hulk of dark roast

Opening the bag was like entering into the mystical forest guarded by the dragon that never sleeps.
Xerxes himself would love this brew.

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Jeffrey Sitzer
Amazing coffee

My first impression was opening the bag.The dark oily beans and the smell was amazing.The taste of this Italian roast is truly something.I highly recommend trying it.I’ll definitely will order again.

More Frequently Asked Questions

Why don't you have a Roast Date?

Roast dates are for old coffee. At Beck’s, we roast weekly, and typically your coffee is 4-9 days old upon delivery. Since we have a retail store, we considered providing a roast date, but soon realized our coffee sold so quickly, we couldn’t keep it on the shelf. Providing a roast date became a moot point.

What is the best Coffee to Water ratio?

While the coffee intelligentsia geeks-out on TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) and PPM (Parts Per Million), we concern ourselves with taste…so to answer your question… 
For French Press - 1 part coffee to 14 parts water 
For Pour Over - 1 Part coffee to 13 parts water For Drip - 1 part coffee to 16 parts water 
For Espresso - 1 part coffee to 3 parts water (usually 20 grams for a double shot espresso.)

Where can I get “Black Gold?”

If you’re not local to the Nashville, TN area, you can get the same amazing coffee, right here, online.

Do you ship anywhere?

We ship anywhere in the US.

When will I get my order?

We send orders out daily, and we ship USPS Priority. Usually takes 2-3 business days.

How fresh is my coffee?

We roast several times a week to fulfill daily orders. Since we don’t store coffee that has been roasted, your coffee will typically be between 4 and 9 days old when you receive it.

Are your beans made in China?

No, your beans don’t come from China. While your coffee is being roasted fresh in Nashville, we are unable to grow coffee in this region.  We source from coffee regions around the world. Just like wine, each region produces coffee with a unique taste profile.

Where are you located?

We are located on the outskirts of Nashville, TN, in a small community called Joelton.  We have a brick-and-mortar, retail location, and all roasting takes place on-site.

What grind should I get?

Since every person has their favorite way to brew coffee, we offer 6 different ways to grind your beans.  The grind determines how fast the coffee is extracted during the brew process.  The finer the grind, the quicker coffee can be extracted.  The coarser the grind, the longer it takes to extract.  The key is to find the balance of extracting only the amazing parts of the coffee, while leaving the undesirable parts behind. For instance, if  you choose “Drip” as your grind, we will grind your coffee to best accomplish this balance using a drip coffee maker. If you choose “french press,” we’ll grind it coarser to accommodate the french press. 

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