Blends exist for a reason — they taste the same every time you open a bag, no matter the harvest. Devil's Head roasts five signature blends on a 5 kg micro-roaster in SE Calgary, two to three times a week. Each one is built for a specific brew method and drinking style, from espresso to drip to travel mug. Every bag ships within days of roasting. Free same-day Calgary delivery before 10 AM.
Espresso Blends — Built for Shots and Milk Drinks
The Ghost is Devil's Head's best seller — a balanced espresso blend with hazelnut, sweet chocolate, and apricot notes. It works beautifully as a straight shot, an Americano, or with oat milk in a latte. Alberta Jam is the most popular filter blend, designed for drip and pour-over with chocolate-covered berry notes. It is named after a legendary climbing route in the Ghost River Wilderness, and every label features a photo from the founders' actual climbs. Both come in 1 lb bags, 2 lb family size, and 5 lb bulk — the bigger the bag, the better the per-cup price.
Daily Drinkers — Morning Rise and The Real Big Drip
Morning Rise is the comforting daily driver — medium roasted, balanced, and reliable across any brew method. It is the coffee Chris and Tanis designed for people who just want a consistently good cup every morning without thinking about it. The Real Big Drip is a smooth medium roast built specifically for drip brewers and French press. Both are 1 lb bags, whole bean or ground to order. If you are building a daily coffee routine, these two are the foundation.
Fresh Roasted, Never Warehoused, Free Calgary Delivery
Chris roasts two to three times per week on a 5 kg machine at their roastery in SE Calgary's Foothills Industrial Park. Every bag ships within days of roasting — not weeks or months like grocery store coffee. When you order from GoToPopupYYC, your coffee travels the shortest possible distance: roasted in Calgary, shipped from Calgary, delivered in Calgary the same morning. Order before 10 AM for free same-day delivery.
Devil's Head Blends — Quick Reference
| Blend |
Roast |
Flavour Notes |
Best Brew |
Sizes |
| The Ghost |
Medium |
Hazelnut, chocolate, apricot |
Espresso |
1lb, 2lb, 5lb |
| Alberta Jam |
Medium |
Chocolate, berry |
Drip, pour-over |
1lb, 2lb, 5lb |
| Morning Rise |
Medium |
Comforting, balanced |
Any method |
1lb |
| The Real Big Drip |
Medium |
Smooth, balanced |
Drip, French press |
1lb |
All blends available whole bean or ground for your brew method.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Devil's Head coffee blend?
The Ghost is the best seller — a balanced espresso blend with hazelnut and chocolate notes. For drip and pour-over drinkers, Alberta Jam is the top choice. Both are medium roasts.
Which Devil's Head blend is best for espresso?
The Ghost is specifically roasted for espresso — optimized for straight shots, Americanos, and milk drinks. It works beautifully with oat milk.
Which blend is best for drip coffee?
Alberta Jam is designed for drip and pour-over with chocolate-covered berry notes. The Real Big Drip is built specifically for drip brewers and French press.
Are these blends fresh roasted?
Yes. Devil's Head roasts two to three times per week in SE Calgary. Every bag ships within days — never warehoused.
Can I get these blends delivered in Calgary?
Yes. Free same-day Calgary delivery before 10 AM. No minimum. Also ships Canada-wide.
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