On the Move: New Roaster at Cody Coffee
Exciting things are brewing at Cody Coffee, one of the best coffee shops in Cody, Wyoming! In November 2024, JW and Heidi Robinson took ownership of this beloved local coffee shop, bringing their passion for community, small business growth, and providing meaningful opportunities for their kids. For the Robinsons, this is more than just a coffee shop—it’s about building a legacy and giving back to the town they call home. Cody Keiser, the new roaster at Cody Coffee, embodies a laid-back spirit paired with a profound intellectual passion for biology and coffee. Cody hails from Cincinnati, Ohio where he attended college for Biology. More recently he spent time out on the Oregon coast. It was in Oregon where his interest for coffee began to develop and grow. Following an ice climbing trip to the Lower Southfork of Cody, he moved to Wyoming in September 2024. He has brought a unique blend of creativity and scientific knowledge to the roasting side of the business. Acquiring a new small sample roaster for the machine has been a game changer for them. But he says he mostly just LOVES coffee, so that helps.
Being able to partner with new owners JW and Heidi Robinson, has been an outstanding experience for Cody. They are implementing a new single-origin roasting process. This approach is an industry standard and allows for accurate roasting, and separation when single origins are made into blends later. Multiple variables are taken into consideration when roasting green coffee beans to achieve the intended outcomes. Exciting things that are up ahead for Cody coffee include collaboration and ties to the outdoor recreation arena. Cody shares that he and JW are collaborating with “Wyoming Mountain Guide’s”, Zach Lentsch, for upcoming cross promotion and a new specialty blend. Stay tuned!
Article by Lindsay Shaw
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