147 : U.S. Roasting Champion 2019, Shelby Williamson of Huckleberry Roasters, Denver, CO.

Roasting is a hard job that happens behind the scenes. Even the championship itself is somewhat isolated from view! That is why I am  so excited to share this talk with you. Not just because we get to learn more about roasting but because we get to learn from the Champ herself, Shelby Williamson of Huckleberry Roasters, Denver, CO!  In our conversation today we explore Shelby's path into coffee roasting as a profession, what a day in the life looks like as head roaster at Huckleberry, how she goes about developing coffee profiles, her experience as a woman in the coffee roasting space, what has contributed to her success as a roaster, and of course details about the roasting competition and what she did to prepare for it and win.  This conversation is loaded with insights and advice and I hope you enjoy it!    Links: Instagram Huckleberry Roasters   HEY! Be sure to visit our sponsors at EXPO in Boston!  Pacific Barista Series: Booth #776 Prima Coffee: Booth #418