Big Gear Coffee Roasters
6451 VT-12, Montpelier, VT
Crema's Take
“Big Gear is a roastery-first operation with zero concessions to café culture—no pastries, no milk drinks, just meticulously roasted beans designed to shine in your own equipment at home. Their Hard Tail, especially the gin barrel-aged version, has converted longtime local coffee drinkers, delivering bold, distinctive flavor that works beautifully in everything from French press to Chemex. Go here to buy exceptional whole beans and maybe grab a quick pour-over, but don't expect to linger with a latte.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused, with a pour-over program. Quick-grab spot.
Google Reviews
Guys this is NOT A COFFEE SHOP. There will be NO PASTRIES. There are NO LATTES to be had here. No idea where that other reviewer went but it sure as beans wasn’t here. This is a ROASTERY operated out of a sub-divided commercial building in a dirt and gravel lot. You will not…
The hardtail coffee is INCREDIBLE. I was able to pick it up at one of the coop stores! French press brews an excellent jammy, curranty cup with a smooth light finish.
I’m actually blown away that there isn’t a review for this establishment on Yelp. Blown away because of how busy it was when I made a pit-stop for much needed caffeine and calories. It was *packed* and there was a “regulated” frenzy lining up to get thy brew and chew. Counting…
Love this coffee, especially making it with my Chemex, which brings out all the flavor. The Hard Tail aged in Barr Hill Gin Barrels really tastes like it! Unbelievable!
I bought other local VT coffee for the past decade until I found Big Gear Coffee. I love the two different dark roasts they offer and their bold, unique flavor without feeling too strong. I’m a French press coffee drinker and this coffee brews perfectly. Cheers to every morning…
Crema Reviews
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