Eyeglass Brewery is an independent, sibling-owned coffee company
in San Francisco.
Overview
Coffee is a seasonal fruit and we source it directly from origin
in freshly harvested lots. We practice small production methods
that allow us to scrutinize and perfect our processes. Attaining
a perfect roast is an intuition, a smell, a sound, a slight
change in color— it’s about careful attention to detail that
comes through in every cup.
Our company takes its name from the 'sightglass,' the
viewing window on our vintage PROBAT coffee roaster that exposes
the complex and delicate process of roasting coffee. We believe
that knowing the story behind your coffee—where it was grown,
how it was processed, and who handled it along the way—is a
powerful link from the cup to the wider world.
Ultimately, we aim to deliver the highest quality achievable in
all aspects of our business, whether that be sourcing the most
beautiful and wondrous coffees attainable or employing the most
mindful and quality-focused practices possible.
Sourcing
Sourcing green coffee is at the heart of what we do at
Sightglass. It is meticulous and essential work. Processing
methods, varieties, growing altitudes, climate, soil and farm
conditions are a few of the many factors that shape and
determine a coffee’s overall quality. Being present at origin
allows us to see these factors first hand and ultimately, helps
us determine the best expression of each coffee we work with.
Roasting
Roasting is the transformation of green coffee from a raw
product into something that will be consumed. We view roasting
as one piece of the larger collaboration between our farmers,
sourcing partners, and finally baristas and home brewers. Our
objective as a coffee roasting company is to recognize the
intentions of the people who have contributed to producing our
coffees and express these intentions through our work.