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Brentwood, Missouri, Missouri · Specialty Coffee Brand Deep Dive
Stringbean Coffee Company
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
Visit Stringbean Coffee Company's site Stringbean Coffee Company is a small-batch roaster based in Missouri that combines a passion for music with artisan coffee production. Founded by Peter Cohen, the company roasts its beans using non-computerized, traditional drum roasters while playing music in their facility. The brand maintains a distinct rock-and-roll vibe and also operates as a boutique for custom guitars.
Ownership
The company is independent and co-owned by Peter Cohen and David Pocost.
Founded
2011
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Stringbean Coffee is known for its rock-and-roll aesthetic, roasting coffee in small batches to music, and maintaining a unique, musically-infused brand identity that includes a disco ball in the roasting facility.
Sourcing countries
Peru
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes sourcing premium beans from around the world and has visited coffee farmers in Peru. While they mention fair trade and organic practices, they do not consistently publish specific farm or producer names for their offerings.
Notable coffees
- — Single Origin Peru
- — Redeye Roast
Sources used in this deep dive
- https://stringbeancoffee.com/about
- https://stringbeancoffee.com/welcome-to-stringbean-coffee-company
- https://stringbeancoffee.com/
- https://stringbeancoffee.com/home
- https://www.stlmag.com/dining/a-conversation-with-pete-cohen-of-stringbean-coffee
- https://stringbeancoffee.com/music-infused-roasts-sing
- https://stringbeancoffee.com/stringbean-unveils-new-vintage-coffee-roaster
- https://stringbeancoffee.com/about-stringbean-coffee-company
- https://www.feastmagazine.com/restaurants/stringbean-coffee-co-opens-new-brentwood-facility/article_15ec595a-bcb9-11e6-9916-bf3abd1e830d.html
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- https://dailycoffeenews.com/2016/12/19/stringbean-coffee-rocks-a-new-production-
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-24. 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 around the world, specific country lists beyond Peru are not explicitly detailed on their website.