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Death Wish Coffee Co.

Death Wish Coffee Valhalla Java Dark Roast Ground Coffee, 12 Oz

BY THE POWER OF ODIN: Meet the Valhalla Java Odinforce blend. Worthy of the gods, these beans were forged from the volcanic soils of Indonesia and nutrient-rich soils of Central and South America.

9.5 /10
★★★★★ Must Drink Overall Score · 80% expert / 20% community Ranked #9 of 1193 (Top 1%)
Our Coffee Score 9.5
Coffee Lovers Score 9.4
Overall Ranked #9 of 1193 (Top 1%)
Ground Coffee Ranked #4 of 200 (Top 2%)
Our Coffee Score Ranked #10 of 1193 (Top 1%)
Coffee Lovers Ranked #81 of 1193 (Top 7%)

Our verdict: Ranked #4 of our top 200 ground coffee — an outstanding dark pick with cocoa, molasses, bold notes, earning a 4.7★ average across 12,629 Amazon ratings.

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Key facts

Roast
Dark
Origin
Indonesia
Process
Organic
Size
12 oz
Price / oz
$1.25
Best for
Drip

Flavor notes

CocoaMolassesBoldSmooth

The Coffee Score review

BY THE POWER OF ODIN: Meet the Valhalla Java Odinforce blend. Worthy of the gods, these beans were forged from the volcanic soils of Indonesia and nutrient-rich soils of Central and South America. Our team spent hands-on time with the Death Wish Coffee Valhalla Java Dark Roast Ground Coffee, 12 Oz to see how it holds up against the rest of the ground coffee 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 #4 of our top 200 ground coffee — an outstanding dark pick with cocoa, molasses, bold notes, earning a 4.7★ average across 12,629 Amazon ratings.

From the roaster

  • BY THE POWER OF ODIN: Meet the Valhalla Java Odinforce blend. Worthy of the gods, these beans were forged from the volcanic soils of Indonesia and nutrient-rich soils of Central and South America.
  • USDA ORGANIC AND CERTIFIED FAIR TRADE: Crafted for boldness and maximum flavor, this blend is strong enough to wake the dead and chariot them gloriously through the gates of Valhalla. Beans are USDA Organic and Certified Fair Trade arabica and robusta.
  • RICH FLAVOR PROFILE: Taste profile of cocoa powder, molasses and hints of roasted nut. Body: medium. Acidity: low. Aroma: cocoa and molasses. Aftertaste: roasted nut.
  • DO YOU BLEED BLACK: Death Wish Coffee is made to fuel bold souls—and bold souls deserve high-quality ingredients. We harness the power of naturally high-caffeine robusta beans and blend them with smooth, balanced arabica beans to produce a bold, delicious brew. Forged from the volcanic soils of Indonesia and nutrient-rich soils of Central and South America, DWC presents: Valhalla Java Odinforce Blend. ~175 mg of caffeine per 6 oz serving, following packaging brew instructions.
  • AVAILABLE IN GROUND OR WHOLE BEAN: 12 ounces of USDA Organic and Certified Fair Trade arabica and robusta.

What we liked

  • Strong overall Coffee Score of 9.5/10 — ranked #9 of 1193 (1% percentile).
  • Distinct flavor profile: Cocoa, Molasses, Bold, Smooth.
  • Community agrees — a Coffee Lovers Score of 9.4/10 from 12,629 ratings.

How we graded this coffee

Small-batch / craft roaster Grading framework
Taste 40% weight 9.7
Freshness 20% weight 10
Bean Quality & Sourcing 15% weight 10
Value 15% weight 7.9
Roast Quality 10% weight 9.6
Our Coffee Score (experts, 80% of overall) 9.5/10

The Coffee Lovers Score

Averages 4.7★ from 12,629 verified Amazon shoppers.

5 star 83%
4 star 11%
3 star 4%
2 star 1%
1 star 1%
  • Frank Candelori Verified purchase ★★★★★

    A Bold and Thrilling Coffee Experience - 5 Stars All the Way!

    The Death Wish Coffee Valhalla Java Dark Roast Grounds have taken my coffee journey to an exhilarating new level, and I'm thrilled to award them a well-deserved five-star rating.

    26 found this helpful

  • Jordan Van Horsen Verified purchase ★★★★★

    Where was this when I was in college?

    Greetings, fellow caffeine enthusiasts! Today I'm here to talk to you about Deathwish coffee, more specifically, the Valhalla blend. Buckle up and prepare for a wild ride, I've had two cups of this coffee and I feel like I need to go to jail.Now, in case you didn't know, let's start with the basics.

    60 found this helpful

  • DHHoy Verified purchase ★★★★★

    Wonderful coffee! Hooked :)

    The AROMA once you open this package - oh the best! And the taste is fantastic! Nice and dark, smooth and bold at the same time. I call this "My RAGNAR coffee".

    1 found this helpful

  • SEZ Tax & Financial Reporting LLC Verified purchase ★★★★★

    Love my coffee

    Excellent bold flavor

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