Six Shooter
South America, Central America, Africa, and Island regions
This blend features flavors of caramel, citrus fruit, cocoa, fruity notes, and nutty undertones.
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Rapid City, South Dakota · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Dark Canyon Coffee Company
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsDark Canyon Coffee CompanySouth Dakota coffee roastersAfricaCentral AmericaSouth AmericaIndependentRoasts in-house
Visit Dark Canyon Coffee Company's site Dark Canyon Coffee Company is a wholesale specialty coffee roaster based in Rapid City, South Dakota, that has operated for over three decades. The company focuses on roasting fresh arabica beans for home consumers, restaurants, and specialty retailers across the Midwest. Beyond roasting, they provide coffee equipment, maintenance services, and a variety of flavored and origin-based coffee products. Their business model emphasizes a small-town approach to distribution while maintaining a global supply chain.
Ownership
Dark Canyon Coffee is an independent, family-owned business co-owned by Greg Johnson, Lori Lang, and Dave Ziebarth.
Founded
1996
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Serving as a long-standing staple of the Rapid City coffee scene for over 30 years, the company is known for its wholesale specialty coffee operations and its commitment to fresh-roasted arabica beans.
Sourcing countries
Africa · Central America · South America
Farm-level sourcing
The company sources coffee from various regions around the globe through brokers. While they emphasize farmer-friendly practices and paying premiums above commodity prices, they do not publicly list specific farm or producer names for their offerings.
Notable coffees
- — Dakota Breakfast Blend
- — Papua New Guinea
- — Rattlesnake (flavored)
- — My Girlfriend’s Blend (flavored)
- — Sea Salt Caramel Mocha (flavored)
Documented coffee offerings
Coffees researched from Dark Canyon Coffee Company
These are examples recorded during editorial research. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.
Highlander Grogg
This coffee combines the flavors of butterscotch, French vanilla, and Irish crème.
Original roaster or listing sourceCanyon Gold Blend
Central American and Oceanic
A medium roast with a medium-to-full body featuring notes of cocoa, fruit, and nuts.
Original roaster or listing sourceBig West Espresso
A blend specifically crafted for espresso brewing.
Original roaster or listing sourceAfrican Cinnamon
Africa
A flavored coffee featuring notes of cinnamon.
Original roaster or listing sourceExternal 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.
Verify original product sources
Retailer information: Dark Canyon Coffee Company
Documented physical retailers
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand operates a physical roasting facility and retail store in Rapid City, South Dakota, where customers can purchase coffee and merchandise.
Physical
Documented online sources
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand sells its full range of coffee beans, merchandise, and brewing equipment directly through its official website.
Website
Historical source note (not live inventory): The brand utilizes this wholesale marketplace platform to connect with business customers.
Website
I was able to verify the brand's own retail store and online shop, as well as their presence on the wholesale platform Faire; while the brand mentions supplying various regional cafes and stores, specific third-party retail locations were not consistently listed or verifiable beyond general mentions.
These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Nov 1, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
In the news
Recent news and media coverage about Dark Canyon Coffee Company, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.
2026-04-24 · The Rapid City Post
30 Years of Success: Dark Canyon Coffee Brews Success in Black Hills and Beyond Dark Canyon Coffee Company celebrated its 30th anniversary with a public open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony at its East Boulevard location. Co-owners Greg Johnson, Lori Lang, and Dave Ziebarth reflected on the company's history, which began as two separate businesses before merging to focus on wholesale roasting and distribution in the Black Hills region.
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://darkcanyon-coffee.com/
- https://darkcanyon-coffee.com/collections/all
- https://darkcanyon-coffee.com/about-us
- https://darkcanyoncoffeecompany.faire.com/
- https://www.facebook.com/darkcanyoncoffee?locale=af_ZA
- https://darkcanyon-coffee.com/products/six-shooter
- https://darkcanyon-coffee.com/products/highlander-grogg
- https://darkcanyon-coffee.com/products/canyon-gold-blend-1
- https://www.facebook.com/darkcanyoncoffee
- https://darkcanyon-coffee.com/pages/about-us
- https://rapidcitypost.com/30-years-of-success-dark-canyon-coffee-brews-success-in-black-hills-and-beyond
- https://joe.coffee/locations/sd/rapid-city/dark-canyon-coffee-co-rapid-city
- https://darkcanyon-coffee.com/apps/frequently-asked-questions
- https://darkcanyon-coffee.com/pages/wholesale
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-03. 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 company emphasizes farmer-friendly sourcing and fair pricing, no specific, verifiable philanthropic programs or charitable partnerships were found on their website or in public coverage.