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Horizon Line Coffee

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Horizon Line Coffee; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsHorizon Line CoffeeIowa coffee roastersEthiopiaColombiaGuatemalaKenyaCosta RicaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Horizon Line Coffee is a specialty roastery and cafe located in Des Moines' West End Artist District, founded by two friends who relocated from Southern California. The brand is dedicated to fostering community through coffee education and a transparent supply chain, while serving a menu that blends traditional espresso drinks with creative, seasonal coffee cocktails. Their approach emphasizes a light-leaning roast profile designed to highlight the natural sweetness and acidity of their beans.

Ownership
Horizon Line Coffee is an independent, family-owned business founded by Brad Penna and Nam Ho.
Founded
2017
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Known for bringing West Coast specialty coffee culture to the Midwest, the brand is celebrated for its minimalist aesthetic, high-end single-origin offerings, and its signature glass-jar reuse program.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia · Colombia · Guatemala · Kenya · Costa Rica
Farm-level sourcing
The brand prioritizes ethical and traceable sourcing, working with importers like Crop to Cup and Genuine Origin to procure high-quality green coffee. They focus on single-origin offerings that highlight specific regional characteristics, though they do not consistently publish specific farm or producer names on their public-facing menu.
Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-23. 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 emphasizes traceability and ethical sourcing, specific farm or producer names for their current rotating single-origin offerings are not explicitly listed on their website.

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