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Asheville Coffee Roasters

IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info

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Asheville Coffee Roasters is a long-standing artisan roastery based in Woodfin, North Carolina, that focuses on small-batch, specialty-grade coffee. Founded by Andi O’Gorman and Greg Bounds, the company emphasizes traditional roasting techniques to provide a fresh alternative to mass-produced coffee. They serve both local retail customers and wholesale partners across the region.

Ownership

Asheville Coffee Roasters is an independent, family-owned business founded and operated by Andi O’Gorman and Greg Bounds.

Founded

2009

Roasting

Reported to roast in-house.

What it's known for

The brand is well-known for its signature French roast blend, 'Pitbull on Crack,' and its long-standing presence as an artisan, small-batch roaster in the Asheville area.

Sourcing countries

Brazil · Colombia · Ethiopia · Peru

Farm-level sourcing

The brand sources specialty-grade, 100% Arabica beans from various global regions. While the owners have stated they work to form relationships with South American estates, they do not consistently publish specific farm or producer names for their current offerings.

Notable coffees

— Pitbull on Crack (Signature French Roast)

Sources used in this deep dive

Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-11-04. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. While the brand has been in operation for over 15 years, a precise founding year is not explicitly stated on their site, though coverage suggests they have been active since at least 2009.

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