Kick Ass vs KICK ASS
The same Kicking Horse Coffee coffee comes for K-Cup and Whole bean machines. Here's how the two pods line up, from what Kicking Horse Coffee lists.
| Kick Ass | KICK ASS | |
|---|---|---|
| Roaster | Kicking Horse Coffee | Kicking Horse Coffee |
| Format | K-Cup | Whole bean · Ground |
| Roast | Dark | Dark |
| Origin | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Tasting notes | dark chocolate, molasses, licorice, earthy | chocolate malt, molasses, licorice, earthy |
| Caffeine | Regular | Regular |
| Certifications | USDA Organic, Fair Trade | USDA Organic, Fair Trade |
| Typical price | $$$ | $$ |
| Brews well in (roaster) | — | Pour-over, Drip machine, French press |
Kick Ass
The Kick Ass dark roast in K-Cup form: dark chocolate, molasses, licorice and earthy notes, from Indonesian coffee. It's organic and fair trade, licensed for the pod, and comes 20 to a box. Bold and low on brightness, going by the list.
Pick it if you brew with K-Cup; dark chocolate sounds good to you.
Best for K-Cup owners who want a dark, earthy organic pod
See Kick Ass →KICK ASS
Chocolate malt, molasses, licorice, earthy. This dark blend from Indonesia and Central and South America leans heavy and sweet, not fruity. Kicking Horse recommends drip, pour-over and French press, and it's organic and fair trade in a 10-ounce bag.
Pick it if you want whole bean; chocolate malt sounds good to you.
Best for Dark-roast fans who brew drip or French press
See KICK ASS →Built from each roaster's own product listing and our takes. We haven't tasted these side by side; see how we research.