carl_g 568 Posted April 20, 2020 I was going to order some coffee from this company last night. When I got to the check out, the price ended up being just shy of 20 bucks for one bag of their JB(just black) coffee. Is this stuff any good? I am onboard with supporting a veteran owned company and all but the price seems pretty steep to me. I know they try to get you into a subscription model and that waves your shipping but I wanted to get some feedback on the coffee itself. Anyone? https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shocker 150 Posted April 20, 2020 I subscribed for a while and IMHO the coffee was good but not great. I currently have some really good stuff that runs about $13/lb so the BRCC stuff at $17/lb (that isn’t even as good) didn’t make sense unless I was solely doing it to support the company. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10X 3,278 Posted April 20, 2020 I've not tried their coffee, but I give them props for coming up with this music video: Quarantine 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carl_g 568 Posted April 20, 2020 16 minutes ago, Shocker said: I subscribed for a while and IMHO the coffee was good but not great. I currently have some really good stuff that runs about $13/lb so the BRCC stuff at $17/lb (that isn’t even as good) didn’t make sense unless I was solely doing it to support the company. Good feedback. Thanks! Care to share what you are drinking today? We have been using Joffery’s Coffee (https://www.joffreys.com/) out of Tampa, Florida. Their Jamaican Blend (Jamaican me crazy) is super good! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpio64 5,120 Posted April 20, 2020 BRCC is excellent coffee, you just have to find the one for you. I found a couple to be very strong and a little bitter, apparently, some folks like it that way. Probably reminds them of the old days when mom would pan roast coffee beans, or something. I liked JB and TBL the best, Blackbeard and AK was a little to strong for my taste. It is more expensive because it supports a cause, so you are not JUST buying coffee. Save a couple dollars and enrich some multinational conglomerate, or support an American veteran owned company. They sent me some decals with my first order. I put one on my car, and have not been pulled over since. Just say'n. It all balances out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greenday 323 Posted April 20, 2020 Sent you a coupon code I got emailed the other day. Right now at work, I have AK47 Espresso and CAF, but unfortunately I can't get there. Those are by far my two favorites. I did place an order for some Silencer Smooth to give it another go. Giving lighter roasts a try these days. As @Scorpio64 said, the extra money is because you are supporting a small business. Also for every bag you buy, they send a bag to first responders. Other times they send a bag to soldiers downrange. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted April 20, 2020 It’s good, but I’m not a coffee snob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shocker 150 Posted April 20, 2020 51 minutes ago, carl_g said: Good feedback. Thanks! Care to share what you are drinking today? We have been using Joffery’s Coffee (https://www.joffreys.com/) out of Tampa, Florida. Their Jamaican Blend (Jamaican me crazy) is super good! I like Peet’s House Blend, my wife likes Major Dickason so we compromise and drink Major Dickason. It’s dark but sooo rich and not bitter. Peet’s is a hard left Cali company which...ehh...but it’s good coffee When I was with BRCC I did Beyond Black Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpio64 5,120 Posted April 20, 2020 4 minutes ago, Shocker said: Peet’s is a hard left Cali company which...ehh...but it’s good coffee Whore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
High Exposure 5,635 Posted April 20, 2020 BRCC is a great company, worth the extra $$ in my opinion. Scorpio summed up my thoughts very well. Invader is another good Veteran owned coffee company. Pat McNamara has a relationship with them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorpio64 5,120 Posted April 20, 2020 5 minutes ago, High Exposure said: Veteran owned coffee company. That commercial was bunkum. There's not enough space in the trunk of a Trans Am for two ARs!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voyager9 3,417 Posted April 20, 2020 I liked their coffee but it was a little expensive as an everyday drinker. Liked their T-shirt’s too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Glock guy 1,125 Posted April 21, 2020 I started drinking BRC a couple of years ago. It is little pricey, so at first I just drank it on my days off, when I could savor it for a longer time. I quickly got to liking it so much that I switched to having it every day Despite its higher price, it actually saves me money, as I used to frequently drink Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts, but now I enjoy my BRC so much that I rarely have coffee out. At $2- 4 per cup for coffee out, the savings on not spending that more than pays for my BRC. I agree with others who say that you need to try different blends to find the ones that you like the best. I am constantly experimenting with different ones Pro tip: They don't advertise it, but if you order beyond a certain amount (somewhere around $75), they don't charge for shipping, so I always stock up when I buy it. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kc17 622 Posted April 21, 2020 Anyone have a suggestion for a BRC that would be comparable to Wawa Colombian? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RUTGERS95 889 Posted April 21, 2020 best ads ever Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YankeeSC 1,204 Posted April 21, 2020 I had a subscription from Oct 2016 until Aug 2019 for 2 bags a month of Just Black for $24.99 - and checking prices now it's still $12.50 a bag with a subscription. @carl_g where are you seeing "just under $20 a bag"? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carl_g 568 Posted April 21, 2020 4 hours ago, tomk62 said: I had a subscription from Oct 2016 until Aug 2019 for 2 bags a month of Just Black for $24.99 - and checking prices now it's still $12.50 a bag with a subscription. @carl_g where are you seeing "just under $20 a bag"? To be specific it is $18.94 shipped Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shepherd9 215 Posted April 21, 2020 Really liked their coffee but don't buy it all the time. You have to sample a few different roasts to see what fits your taste. Definitely support the cause and try to order from time to time. As mentioned above, I have to admit that Pete's is pretty damn good. Another great selection is Old City Coffee out of the public market in Philly. The wife and I were walking through one day and had some of their expresso and loved it. They ship anywhere and when you order you select the type of grind you want (fine, coarse, medium, etc) to best fit the machine you're using. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carl_g 568 Posted April 22, 2020 3 hours ago, Shepherd9 said: Really liked their coffee but don't buy it all the time. You have to sample a few different roasts to see what fits your taste. Definitely support the cause and try to order from time to time. As mentioned above, I have to admit that Pete's is pretty damn good. Another great selection is Old City Coffee out of the public market in Philly. The wife and I were walking through one day and had some of their expresso and loved it. They ship anywhere and when you order you select the type of grind you want (fine, coarse, medium, etc) to best fit the machine you're using. I need to check out "Old City Coffee" I would also like to support a Philly Business. Thank you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matty 810 Posted April 22, 2020 15 hours ago, kc17 said: Anyone have a suggestion for a BRC that would be comparable to Wawa Colombian? ANy of them, wawa coffee is no great shakes, it just happens to be the best of a couple of food sores with gas chains (RoFo,QC,Sheetz, etc) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted April 22, 2020 It's hyped up coffee. Nothing more, nothing less. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matty 810 Posted April 22, 2020 Buddy Brew is a good local roaster and small chain where I live. They also sell in supermarkets now, Publix at least. They have a cool logo also Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carl_g 568 Posted May 20, 2020 So to circle back to this, I got a pound of the JB "Just Black" coffee. It's a solid regular coffee. Even the wife likes it. I also really like the way the package is designed with the ziploc at the top to reseal.. that is a great idea. My only gripe is that it took forever to get here.. Almost 2 weeks with regular ground shipping from Nevada? If they could get it here sooner I would probably order it more often. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shepherd9 215 Posted May 20, 2020 Didn't know they usually took that long. I bought a few bags when Alex and Noelle came by Reloaderz in the summer to promote. Haven't ordered online. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Glock guy 1,125 Posted May 20, 2020 That's kind of unusual. I order from them a lot, spend enough at a time to get free shipping, and usually get my coffee within a week. Carl_g, JB is one of my favorites, but there are a number of other solid ones as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carl_g 568 Posted May 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Old Glock guy said: That's kind of unusual. I order from them a lot, spend enough at a time to get free shipping, and usually get my coffee within a week. Carl_g, JB is one of my favorites, but there are a number of other solid ones as well. yeah I'll give them another shot and see if it was just a fluke. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brisco 130 Posted May 20, 2020 We are members of their coffee club. I think we get 2 bags every two weeks. The shipping got a little screwy at the beginning of this mess. Good company, does a lot of good beside the good coffee. Been doing Just Black the last couple of months, also like CAF, Coffee or Die, and AK-47. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeke 5,504 Posted May 21, 2020 7 hours ago, carl_g said: yeah I'll give them another shot and see if it was just a fluke. It’s the rona. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AVB-AMG 530 Posted May 26, 2020 FYI - RTSP in Union was selling various blends of Black Rifle Coffee from BRCC at their in-house coffee bar. Unfortunately, they have temporarily shut down their coffee bar during the COVID-19 closures, but will most likely reopen once NJ allows indoor gun ranges to reopen. AVB-AMG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zabuca 158 Posted May 26, 2020 I bought my wife a nespresso machine for Mother’s Day. So far it’s alright but the pods cost $1-2/each which is double what I was paying for keurig cups. I’m still looking for reusable pods, but I haven’t found anything yet. I grew up with this being a fixture on the stove.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites