Our Story
Wondering where it all began?
BrownDog Roasting started as a dream of mine four years ago when I discovered that my passion for coffee went far beyond just enjoying a cup. As a professional athlete, I traveled the globe and always sought out high-quality, fresh coffee from local shops. This inspired me to dive deep into the world of coffee beans—researching everything from farms and harvests to the roasting process itself. I became eager to roast my own coffee at home! I began with a manual Kaldi roaster that used an open flame, and I quickly learned that roasting requires a keen attention to detail. Since then, I’ve upgraded to the Bullet, which allows me to craft the freshest beans and bring you the highest quality, most flavorful coffee that might just turn anyone into a coffee expert!
The Name
Our brand name, BrownDog, has a quirky backstory - it's actually inspired by our faithful furry friend, Bruno, the ultimate Boxweiler (part Boxer, part Rottweiler) who we lovingly call our “Brown Dog”.
Zero Waste
My son was born four years ago and as I was pursuing my love of roasting, my wife was becoming more aware of the wastefulness in the world. She wanted to avoid a single use package for our coffee beans. This is where the glass bottle came to life. Our goal is to help reduce waste by avoiding single use packaging, which is standard in our world today. We hope that our new customers will enjoy the unique packaging but will also help us play a roll in reducing waste by “refilling” their bottle after it is empty and reusing it for years to come.