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Gardnerville, Nevada, Nevada · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Blind Dog Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Blind Dog Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsBlind Dog CoffeeNevada coffee roastersCentral AmericaSouth AmericaIndonesiaEthiopiaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Blind Dog Coffee is a Nevada-based roaster that specializes in small-batch, 100% organic, and low-acid coffee. Founded in 2007, the company focuses on providing smooth, high-quality coffee for both retail and wholesale customers. They operate a roastery in Gardnerville and a coffee lab in Minden, emphasizing a mission-driven approach to roasting.

Ownership
Blind Dog Coffee is an independent, family-owned business. It was founded by Mark Berry and is currently managed as a private entity, also operating under the name How Ya Bean, LLC.
Founded
2007
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The brand is known for its focus on small-batch, 100% USDA Certified Organic, low-acid coffee roasts. It is also recognized for its commitment to ethical sourcing and its origin story involving founder Mark Berry.
Sourcing countries
Central America · South America · Indonesia · Ethiopia
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources 100% Arabica beans from various international regions but does not consistently publish specific farm or producer names on its website. Their offerings include both single-origin coffees and various blends. They emphasize ethical sourcing and fair labor practices in their procurement process.
Notable coffees
  • — Ethiopian Yirgacheffe 1 Natural Organic Coffee
In the news

Recent news and media coverage about Blind Dog Coffee, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2026-06-16 · AOL
Blind Dog, bibo, DCDS among 16 still in Reno-Tahoe Coffee Bracket

Blind Dog Coffee Lab was identified as one of the 16 competitors remaining in the Reno-Tahoe Coffee Bracket, a local competition highlighting regional coffee roasters and cafes. The bracket serves as a community-focused event to engage local coffee enthusiasts with area businesses.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-27. 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 mentions sourcing from specific continents, I could not verify a comprehensive list of current farm-level partners or specific washing stations for their entire product line.

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