93.19

Rank
1
Farmer/Rep.
Ignacio Gutierrez Solis
Altitude
-1
Country
El Salvador
Year
2011
Size (30kg boxes)
42
City
Chalatenango
Region
Alotepec-Metapán
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
orange, vanilla, lemon, chocolate, apricot, raisin, sugar cane, floral, cassis, lemonade, blackberry, red apple, tangerine, lime, nectarine, red grapes, Rainier cherries, butterscotch, jasmine, dark chocolate, figs
Acidity
bright, crisp, distinctly tartaric, notes of lemon
Other
very sweet and clean, rounded, silky, long finish, perfect structure
Variety
Pacamara
Coffee Growing Area
-1
Farm Size
-1
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
2745
High bid
19.20
Total value
52704
High bidders
Time’s Club for C-COOP, Kyokuto Fadie Corporation, Bontain Coffee (Japan) and Coffee Libre (South Korea)

92.56

Rank
2
Farmer/Rep.
Adilia Encarnación Aguilar de Pullinger
Altitude
-1
Country
El Salvador
Year
2011
Size (30kg boxes)
52
City
San Miguel
Region
Tecapa-Chinameca
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
blackcurrant, brown sugar, chocolate, ripe peach, cherry, jasmine, yoghurt, mango, peach, tropical fruits, guava, pineapple, strawberries, cucumber, dark chocolate, marshmallow, lemon, caramel
Acidity
exceptional and complex fruit acidity
Other
silky mouthfeel, long aftertaste, exquisite balance
Variety
Pacamara
Coffee Growing Area
-1
Farm Size
-1
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
3439
High bid
15.00
Total value
51585
High bidders
KAFFA, Oslo

91.72

Rank
3
Farmer/Rep.
Fincal, S.A. De C.V.
Altitude
1300
Country
El Salvador
Year
2011
Size (30kg boxes)
42
City
Santa Ana
Region
Apaneca-Ilamatepec
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
cherry, lime, vanilla, fresh cream, grapefruit, floral, citrus, pear, lime, grapefruit, tangy orange, cherry, lime, vanilla, Muscat grape, apple
Acidity
malic, sparkling, tartaric, lively, cherry, lemon
Other
incredibly sweet, juicy, balanced, syrupy, smooth mouthfeel, consistent
Variety
Bourbón
Coffee Growing Area
-1
Farm Size
-1
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
2778
High bid
10.40
Total value
28891.2
High bidders
Yokoi Coffee, Sugi Coffee Roasting and Maruyama Coffee(Japan) and Orsir Coffee(Taiwan)

90.83

Rank
4
Farmer/Rep.
Chantuc, S.A. De C.V.
Altitude
1500 masl
Country
El Salvador
Year
2011
Size (30kg boxes)
41
City
Santa Ana
Region
Apaneca-Ilamatepec
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
cloves, acacia, floral, honey, chocolate, plum, melon, grape, stone fruits, blueberry, lemon, pepper, banana, plum, grapes, red apple, fresh bread, coffee pulp
Acidity
sparking, refined, bright, lemon, plum
Other
refreshing finish, juicy body, improved as cooled, super balanced
Variety
Bourbón
Coffee Growing Area
47.89 hectares
Farm Size
49.30 hectares
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
2679
High bid
14.55
Total value
38979.45
High bidders
Terarosa, Beanybeans Coffee & Beany Roasters, Belief Coffee, Pohang Arabica, Rawbean Coffee Academy and Wonhyoro Coffee

90.69

Rank
5
Farmer/Rep.
J. Raul Rivera S.A. de C.V.
Altitude
1500 masl
Country
El Salvador
Year
2011
Size (30kg boxes)
46
City
Chalatenango
Region
Alotepec-Metapán
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
tangerine, black cherry, grapefruit, roses, dark fruits, blackberries, blackcurrant, hazelnut, dark chocolate, root beer
Acidity
tartaric, refreshing
Other
perfect balance of sweetness and acidity
Processing system
Washed
Variety
Pacamara
Coffee Growing Area
14 hectares
Farm Size
56 hectares
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
3042
High bid
10.00
Total value
30420
High bidders
Tashiro Coffee Co.,Ltd

90.06

Rank
6
Farmer/Rep.
Sergio Edmundo Ticas Reyes
Altitude
1600
Country
El Salvador
Year
2011
Size (30kg boxes)
66
City
Chalatenango
Region
Citala
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
vanilla, butter, caramel, lemon, orange, cinnamon, honeysuckle, melon, berry, orange, peach, red apple
Acidity
green apple, peach, papaya, mango, tartaric, red grape, citric
Other
round mouthfeel, lingering sweet/fruit in aftertaste
Processing system
Washed , sun dried
Variety
Bourbón
Coffee Growing Area
12
Farm Size
70
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
4332
High bid
10.06
Total value
43579.92
High bidders
Café Imports, Kean Coffee, Cultiva, Coffee Klatch, Dogwood Coffee, Willoughby's, and PT's Coffee

89.22

Rank
7
Farmer/Rep.
Compañia Agropecuaria Salvadoreña S.A. De C.V.
Altitude
1750
Country
El Salvador
Year
2011
Size (30kg boxes)
47
City
Ahuachapan
Region
Apaneca-Ilamatepec
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
honey, papaya, milk chocolate, caramel, nougat, brown sugar, peach, nectarine, stone fruits, plum, lemon, grapefruit, apricot, orange, marzipan, hazelnut, green apple
Acidity
lime acidity, lemon, green apple, malic, juicy
Other
very refined, super clean, cocoa finish
Variety
Bourbón
Coffee Growing Area
-1
Farm Size
-1
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
3108
High bid
9.16
Total value
28469.28
High bidders
Mercanta The Coffee Hunters for Twoday Coffee Roasters (UK), Caffè Cataldi (FR), Café Knopes (BE), Fonte Coffee Roaster (USA), Cartel Coffee Lab (USA), Montana Coffee Traders (USA) and Melbourne Coffee Merchants (AUS)

88.89

Rank
8
Farmer/Rep.
Jaime Ernesto Riera Menendez
Altitude
1650
Country
El Salvador
Year
2011
Size (30kg boxes)
50
City
Santa Ana
Region
Santa Ana
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
fruit punch, sweet caramel, blackberry, dark berries, milk chocolate, orange, dark chocolate, plums, tobacco, honey
Acidity
fruit punch, lemon, very citric
Other
silky mouthfeel, creamy, cocoa and orange in aftertaste
Variety
Bourbón
Coffee Growing Area
-1
Farm Size
-1
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
3307
High bid
6.00
Total value
19842
High bidders
InterAmerican Coffee GmbH (Germany) with Cafe Kaiser Konditorei GmbH (Gremany) and Rast Kaffee AG (Switzerland)

88.78

Rank
9
Farmer/Rep.
Lima Y Socios
Altitude
-1
Country
El Salvador
Year
2011
Size (30kg boxes)
55
City
Ahuachapan
Region
Apaneca-Ilamatepec
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
sweet tobacco, white pepper, peach, gooseberries, red fruits, peach, toasted grain, papaya, tobacco, maracuya, leather, dark cherry, dark chocolate, truffle, vanilla, fig
Acidity
tartaric, bright, brilliant, complex, fruity, orange
Other
long aftertaste, creamy mouthfeel, chocolate aftertaste
Variety
Bourbón Pacamara
Coffee Growing Area
-1
Farm Size
-1
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
3605
High bid
6.10
Total value
21990.5
High bidders
Wataru & Co., Ltd.

88.64

Rank
10
Farmer/Rep.
Anna Elaine Del Carmen Rivas De Vega
Altitude
-1
Country
El Salvador
Year
2011
Size (30kg boxes)
46
City
Santa Ana
Region
Apaneca-Ilamatepec
Month
-
Aroma/Flavor
chocolate, lemon on break, white chocolate, water chestnut, lemon and grapefruit, cranberry, chocolate, caramel, sweet smoked paprika
Acidity
tartaric, zingy, crisp
Other
effervescent mouthfeel, medium bodied, caramel
Variety
Bourbón
Coffee Growing Area
-1
Farm Size
-1
Auction Lot Size (lbs.)
3009
High bid
6.10
Total value
18354.9
High bidders
Hiro Coffee Co.,Ltd.
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