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April
Nearly a decade into roasting, April pairs a rigorous quality control program with deep competition pedigree, from founder Patrik Rolf’s championship runs to a steady stream of current competitors representing the brand, and delivers consistently clean, very good cups. Service at the Pilestræde coffee bar is quietly Michelin style in pacing and detail. Rolf’s large online presence has helped define and popularize Nordic style roasting worldwide, and that combination of impact, execution, and a precisely run coffee bar earns our highest distinction.
Background
Founded in Copenhagen in 2016 by Patrik Rolf after formative years at da Matteo and Five Elephant, April set out to progress how light coffee is roasted and presented. Rolf’s competition pedigree anchors the project, silver at the World Brewers Cup in 2019 and finalist at the World Barista Championship in 2022, with a steady stream of current competitors brewing and competing under the April banner. His large online presence through Coffee with April and the April Brewer has shaped how many interpret Nordic style roasting, and he regularly travels to roasteries worldwide to teach and consult. April also runs its own community competitions, including the April Brewers Cup launched in 2023. The Pilestræde coffee bar functions like a small tasting room with quietly Michelin style pacing and service, including a bookable tasting menu that presents the roasting philosophy with precision and calm.
Nordic Style score
Single Origin Focus:
10
Processing Methods:
10
Traceability & Transparency:
8
Roasting Approach:
8
Consistency:
10
Panel evaluation
April roasts very light, precise, and repeatable, yielding sweet, clean cups with crisp acidity and clear structure. Packaging feels more brand led, with the roaster identity in front and the producer not always the headline, yet the labels are thorough with producer, variety, process, harvest, and lot clearly stated, and the online recipes and education deepen that clarity. Across seasons the coffees hold their shape, dial in reliably, and our panel has tasted several standout brews that show both high definition and depth.
Contact information
Address
Pilestræde 39, 1112 København, Denmark
website
https://www.aprilcoffeeroasters.com/
Instagram
Coffee Store & Showroom
Denmark
,
Copenhagen
April’s Store and Showroom presents the roasting philosophy in a calm, minimalist coffee bar where the cup is the focus. Service is quietly Michelin style in pacing and detail, with tasting led flights, clear producer information, and thoughtful guidance from the team.
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