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Homer, Alaska · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive

Captain's Coffee Roasting Co

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Captain's Coffee Roasting Co; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsCaptain's Coffee Roasting CoAlaska coffee roastersBoliviaHondurasPeruRwandaUgandaIndependentRoasts in-house
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Captain's Coffee Roasting Co. is a specialty coffee roaster based in Homer, Alaska, that has served the local community since 1995. The company focuses on small-batch, artisanal roasting using a traditional drum roaster to highlight the quality of their ethically sourced beans. They operate a local coffee shop and provide fresh-roasted coffee to Alaskans with a focus on sustainability and coastal-inspired hospitality.

Ownership
Captain's Coffee Roasting Co. is an independent, family-owned business. It was founded by Ty Gates and was acquired by Lance and Rachel Prouse on January 1, 2018.
Founded
1995
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Captain's Coffee is a long-standing staple in the Homer, Alaska community, recognized for its small-batch, craft-roasted coffee and commitment to organic and fair trade practices.
Sourcing countries
Bolivia · Honduras · Peru · Rwanda · Uganda
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes purchasing shade-grown, organic, and fair trade coffees. While they mention sponsoring estate farms and participating in 'Bird Friendly' programs, they do not consistently publish specific farm or producer names for their current offerings.
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Captain's Coffee Roasting Co

These are examples recorded during editorial research on Nov 4, 2026. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.

External customer, cafe, marketplace, and class ratings are not comparable measures of the quality of an individual coffee. We do not convert them into original tasting scores or brand-wide star ratings. Our independent reviews are published separately after a coffee has actually been brewed and evaluated.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-18. 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's website confirms their history and commitment to organic/fair trade sourcing, they do not provide a detailed, transparent list of specific farm or producer names for their current coffee lineup.

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