Harley Davidson Coffee: Hazelnut Vs Dark Roast

When I'm looking for a special brew that not only stimulates my senses, but has an added edge to it, I go with Harley Davidson's Biker Brew Coffee. For around $9-$12 (depending on where you buy it), you can get a 13oz can of different flavors including Hazelnut, Dark Roast, and Chocolate. I personally went with the Dark Roast and Hazelnut. What's great about this coffee is that it's not ground to a fine powder, which makes coffee insanely strong. I'm not sure whether they offer finely ground coffee, but in my opinion the crystals are just the right size. They release more flavor than other brands that I'm used to, and you don't have to use the extra white coffee filters in your machine as they will almost never pass through the wire mesh.

The Hazelnut brew was delicious. Not once did it leave my mouth feeling dry and begging for water. This flavor is perfect for early mornings, especially if your the type of person that needs to ease your way into the day without being shocked. The smell of the coffee is almost enough to get me going in the morning. I save the Hazelnut flavor for mornings to mid-days, but when I'm looking for something with more of a kick to it, then I go with the Dark Roast. Eating heavy foods and desserts went well with this coffee, as it was light enough to prevent you from feeling like you ate a whole watermelon.

After a full day's work, the flavor blast of the Dark Roast brew was just enough to keep me going. It has more of a full mouth feel to it, though you should be careful with the amount of water you use when making yourself a cup. If you use too little, the coffee gets very dry and almost inappreciable. I generally add more water to the Dark Roast than to the Hazelnut to keep myself from becoming thirsty after a cup. I know Dark Roast is made to be bolder and drier, but I couldn't drink it without milk as it was too bitter. The Hazelnut, on the other hand, is great with or without milk. But don't get me wrong, the Dark Roast is an excellent brew for those who are veteran coffee drinkers. The Dark Roast also hinted at a chocolate flavor which goes to show that it stirs the senses more than the Hazelnut.