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What are Gorilla coffee beans?

Gorilla is the house brand of the German roaster A. Joerges GmbH. The range covers Arabica and Robusta blends, from the mild, floral Café Crème to the intense Bar Crema, all sold as whole coffee beans in 1 kg packs. They're made for a dependable cup every day.

Gorilla coffee is roasted in Germany from beans sourced in several coffee-growing regions. Each variant has its own flavour and intensity, so the choice mostly comes down to how you drink your coffee: black or with milk, espresso or a longer cup.

The Gorilla variants

Gorilla Café Crème: light to medium, floral and fruity. The mildest cup in the range.
Gorilla Crema No.1: medium to full-bodied, with chocolate notes and a smooth finish.
Gorilla Espresso Delicato: mildly intense, for a balanced espresso.
Gorilla Bar Crema: intense and full-bodied, with a thick crema.
Gorilla Espresso Entkoffeiniert: the decaffeinated espresso (entkoffeiniert is German for decaffeinated).

Crema No.1 or Café Crème?

Crema No.1 has more body and a darker, chocolatey taste. Choose it if you like a full cup or take your coffee with milk. Café Crème is lighter and fruitier and suits a longer black coffee.

Which machine, which variant?

Bean-to-cup machine: every variant works; Crema No.1 or Espresso Delicato give a balanced cup.
Espresso machine with a portafilter: Bar Crema and Espresso Delicato give a strong espresso with good crema.
Stovetop moka pot: Crema No.1 and Bar Crema have the intensity for it.
French press: Café Crème and Crema No.1 suit a slow, full-bodied brew.

Grind size

Gorilla is sold as whole beans, so you grind just before brewing and keep more of the aroma. Grind fine for a portafilter machine, a little coarser for a moka pot and coarse for a French press. A bean-to-cup machine grinds for you: start in the middle of its range and adjust one step at a time.

Intensity and roast

How strong a Gorilla variant tastes depends on the beans and on the roast. A darker roast brings more bitterness and body; a lighter roast keeps more acidity and fruit. Arabica beans generally taste softer and more aromatic, while Robusta beans add strength, more caffeine and a thicker crema.

From mild to intense, the range runs like this: Café Crème, Crema No.1, Espresso Delicato, Bar Crema. The final taste also depends on grind size, water temperature and the amount of coffee you use, so treat this order as a starting point.

Storing a 1 kg pack

Once opened, keep the beans in an airtight container away from light, heat and moisture, and grind only what you need. Don't keep beans in the fridge: they pick up moisture and smells. If you use a bean-to-cup machine, fill the container with a few days' worth and keep the rest closed.

Frequently asked questions about Gorilla coffee beans

Are Gorilla coffee beans available decaffeinated?

Yes. The Gorilla Espresso Entkoffeiniert is a decaffeinated blend of Arabica and Robusta. It is also sold in 1 kg packs and has a mildly strong intensity, similar to the Espresso Delicato.

Which Gorilla variant suits my coffee machine?

For bean-to-cup machines, Crema No.1 and Espresso Delicato work well, while the Bar Crema or Delicato are preferred for portafilters. Café Crème suits those who prefer a milder coffee regardless of machine, and the Arabica varieties are best for French press.

What exactly is Gorilla coffee?

Gorilla is a coffee range from the German roastery A. Joerges GmbH. The brand offers several Arabica and Robusta blends in 1 kg packs, suitable for different machines and brewing methods.

What is the difference between Arabica and Robusta in the Gorilla range?

Arabica beans provide a softer, fruitier flavour and contain less caffeine. Robusta beans are stronger and more bitter, with a higher caffeine content. In the Gorilla range, Crema No.1 and Café Crème are pure Arabica, Bar Crema is pure Robusta, and Delicato and Entkoffeiniert are blends of both.

Gorilla coffee beans for espresso and café crème