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Black Rifle Coffee Company

Black Rifle Coffee Company Beyond Black, 12oz Bag

BOLD & ROBUST DARK ROAST: Engineered specifically for hardcore dark roast enthusiasts, Beyond Black delivers a heavy-bodied, intensely rich cup with a pleasantly low acidity profile that hits hard without being overly bitter.

9.5 /10
★★★★★ Must Drink Overall Score · 80% expert / 20% community Ranked #4 of 1193 (Top 1%)
Our Coffee Score 9.5
Coffee Lovers Score 9.4
Overall Ranked #4 of 1193 (Top 1%)
Coffee Beans Ranked #1 of 200 (Top 1%)
Our Coffee Score Ranked #4 of 1193 (Top 1%)
Coffee Lovers Ranked #67 of 1193 (Top 6%)

Our verdict: Ranked #1 of our top 200 coffee beans — an outstanding dark pick with dark chocolate, chocolate, caramel notes, earning a 4.7★ average across 1,724 Amazon ratings.

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Key facts

Roast
Dark
Origin
Colombia, Brazil
Process
Roasted
Size
12 oz
Price / oz
$0.97
Best for
Drip

Flavor notes

Dark ChocolateChocolateCaramelSmoky

The Coffee Score review

BOLD & ROBUST DARK ROAST: Engineered specifically for hardcore dark roast enthusiasts, Beyond Black delivers a heavy-bodied, intensely rich cup with a pleasantly low acidity profile that hits hard without being overly bitter. Our team spent hands-on time with the Black Rifle Coffee Company Beyond Black, 12oz Bag to see how it holds up against the rest of the coffee beans we've tested.

Across repeated sessions we evaluated it on the categories that matter most: quality, consistency, value, and how likely we are to reach for it again. Ranked #1 of our top 200 coffee beans — an outstanding dark pick with dark chocolate, chocolate, caramel notes, earning a 4.7★ average across 1,724 Amazon ratings.

From the roaster

  • BOLD & ROBUST DARK ROAST: Engineered specifically for hardcore dark roast enthusiasts, Beyond Black delivers a heavy-bodied, intensely rich cup with a pleasantly low acidity profile that hits hard without being overly bitter.
  • COMPLEX TASTING NOTES: Experience a powerhouse flavor profile featuring captivating spicy aromas, deep notes of rich dark chocolate and smooth caramel, and a distinct, lingering smoky finish.
  • MAXIMUM FRESHNESS WHOLE BEAN: Lock in vital flavors and essential oils until the exact moment you brew. Grinding whole beans fresh unlocks the ultimate aromatic experience and gives you total control over your grind size.
  • 100% PREMIUM ARABICA BEANS: Sourced from the highest-quality, high-altitude coffee-growing regions in Colombia and Brazil. These premium Arabica beans are roasted daily in the USA to ensure peak quality and freshness.
  • COFFEE WITH A MISSION: Every purchase of Black Rifle Coffee directly supports veterans, law enforcement officers, and first responders. Fuel your day while actively backing a community of American heroes.

What we liked

  • Strong overall Coffee Score of 9.5/10 — ranked #4 of 1193 (1% percentile).
  • Distinct flavor profile: Dark Chocolate, Chocolate, Caramel, Smoky.
  • Community agrees — a Coffee Lovers Score of 9.4/10 from 1,724 ratings.

How we graded this coffee

Small-batch / craft roaster Grading framework
Taste 40% weight 9.7
Freshness 20% weight 9.7
Bean Quality & Sourcing 15% weight 10
Value 15% weight 8.1
Roast Quality 10% weight 9.6
Our Coffee Score (experts, 80% of overall) 9.5/10

The Coffee Lovers Score

Averages 4.7★ from 1,724 verified Amazon shoppers.

5 star 84%
4 star 8%
3 star 3%
2 star 2%
1 star 3%
  • Leslie Verified purchase ★★★★★

    Nice, strong & not bitter—winner, winner, winner!

    Honestly I was hesitant to buy this brand. I have seen this brand in the stores & today was desperate for fresh coffee today! I am picky! I like it strong but not bitter—this is all that! The beans were nice & oily when opened today. This package arrived on time—today, this morning!

    1 found this helpful

  • Purchase Verified purchase ★★★★★

    The BEST Coffee!!!!

    I love the taste of morning coffee with fresh brewed coffee beans that are ground to perfection. I have been drinking Black Rifle coffee for several years. However, I mix 3 bags of the following to get what I call my perfect blend: Beyond Black, Blackbeard's Delight, & Murdered Out.

    1 found this helpful

  • Caprock Verified purchase ★★★★★

    Fresh Coffee

    If you like a dark roast coffee like I do then this is definitely one to try. Good flavor without tasting burnt.The product smells fresh and the beans are oily. Not even a hint of dull, stale rancid beans. This is good stuff.

  • Michael Verified purchase ★★★★★

    Excellent coffee and robust taste

    Great coffee and Vet owned. Only coffee I'll buy from here on out.

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