[fallingmeat]

what is wrong with dark roasts? tastes like a nice cigar (and pairs well). some like smokey flavor (eg bourbon)

[kbelder]

That's right. Every so often... like once a year... I'll smoke a cigar, and it feels like I'm breathing a good cup of black coffee.

[cmrdporcupine]

dark roast can be good but it's not my preference

but dark roasting can also cover up faults (especially around freshness, etc), and masks the more complex berry notes in beans if not done well