Valhalla Java Whole Bean Coffee by Death Wish Coffee Company, Fair Trade and USDA Certified Organic - 12 Ounce Bag

Valhalla Java is a standout choice for your morning ritual. It delivers a remarkably smooth cup with absolutely no bitterness, making it a pleasure to drink straight or with a splash of milk. Whether you brew it in a French press for a rich, full-bodied texture or use a standard drip system for convenience, the flavor profile holds up beautifully. It’s the perfect way to start the day.

Muy bueno

I'm not a coffee connoisseur, nor do I have the money to throw away on things like high quality coffee beans. For someone as broke as I am, this was an impulsive, self-indulgent buy I may not ever be able to afford again. Fifteen bucks for twelve ounces, when I can get three times the amount for the same price, is a lot. But it was worth it. This is delicious. It's smooth and it doesn't leave that acrid after taste I've come to expect of dark roasts. My palette isn't evolved enough to tell you all the notes and nuisances, but I can tell you the aroma that hit me when I opened the bag was a waft of pure decadence. You can smell the difference immediately, especially if you take a whiff of another, cheaper, brand of bean beforehand and then smell this one. It's amazing. And it tastes amazing, too, of course. Rich and so smooth, I can't emphasize that enough. My stomach didnt hurt at all afterwards like it does for some dark roasts. I suppose quality over quantity really is important in this case. Ive only gotten into whole bean brewing (? Is that what it's called??) recently, and this is one of a few whole bean brand things I've tried. I kind of don't want to try any others, though I'm curious. It's so good. Have I mentioned that? It's very, very good. And the caffeine is... usually, coffee puts me to sleep, but I'm super alert right now. Too alert. Colors are brighter. I really like this coffee. Also, the whole Norse thing is awesome. I wanted to buy it as soon as I saw the name. I was worried I had wasted money on a novelty, but no, it deserves the name and praise. I wish there was a line of these. You know, like Nidhogg something, or Sif or Loki or Jormungdr or Freyja whatever. I bet they'd be amazing too. (hint hint, free idea, you're welcome :D). Just get it. It's good. You know you wanna.

When I ordered it, I was under the assumption that really good coffee is supremely complex and very bold in its flavor profile, so I wanted to order something that had no bitterness and was from a company with good reputation when it came to roast dates and shipping. On arrival, I was expecting just a bag, but it came in a box. Sadly, the box was mangled a bit, part of shipping in an amazon bag, I guess (Should set up a deal with Amazon to ship in a standard box, would love to have that art riddled box around as something visually interesting.) The beans had a very mellow and dark smell, not super in your face, so it was a good sign. On brew, the smell wasn't strong either, but I was determined to drink without creamer to see what it was like. I was disappointed, though, while the bitterness from sub par coffees wasn't there, it didn't meet the expectations I had built in my head, but that's my fault. What I did learn from it was that it has a slightly sweet undertone that sits at the back of your tongue, and it holds that place for a loooong time, very good. The coffee is smooth as silk, and when you add creamer....wow. I looked at the creamer more as enhancement than something to mask the taste, and it didn't disappoint. Having that silky feel and clear flavor profile just enhanced the experience all across the board, I'm in absolute awe. The caffeine hit though...WOW. They aren't kidding when they say it's the highest caffeine content, even through drip, it feels like a couple shots of espresso, it's insane. I will definitely be ordering more of this coffee as a "Get your A** up" drink, but others would do well to steer away from /this/ roast or brand if you're wanting something you can drink a lot of in one sitting. Great work, guys, absolutely amazing.

I love a good dark roast coffee, and like many people I need the occasional caffeinated slap in the face, so after reading the mostly positive reviews of this coffee I figured I'd give it a shot. Is it good? Yes, especially if you like dark coffee. Dark but not bitter, slightly sweet but in a "90% cacao" kind of way, and not excessively fruity. It has a strong backbone, but I didn't find its flavor profile exceedingly complex. That can be good or bad, depending on what you enjoy. Did it take me on a flavor journey, transporting me through different realms of gustatory experiences as it traveled over my tongue exciting a wide range of taste buds? No, it didn't do any of that. It was, however, good coffee; not one-dimensional, but not complicated either. In terms of caffeine content, I brewed my first cup with a mix of excitement and trepidation. Would the coffee machine be possessed by the spirit of Odin and pour forth a stream of Nordic nectar? Would my freshly shaven face suddenly sprout a deep-red beard that begged me to braid it? Would I feel empowered to take on my daily tasks with the fury of Thor's hammer? No, none of that happened either. It did wake me up a bit, but I didn't ride around my kitchen on a caffeinated tidal wave. Bottom line: This is a good dark coffee with flavor that is robust but not multi-faceted and a caffeine content that is at least what you would expect from a strong cup of coffee. My only quibble is that it is fairly high priced. Whether it is worth its price is up to you; for me, in this price range I like something with a little more complexity. I like this Valhalla and will probably return to it, but for now I will stick with my personal favorite dark coffee for my regular morning brew.