Elkhorn Coffee Roasters

Elkhorn Coffee Roasters is an independent specialty coffee company founded in the summer of 2018 by Scott and April Parsons. Based in Bozeman, Montana, the roastery emerged from the founders' long-standing residence in the area and their stated desire to produce high-quality specialty coffee. The company operates as a small-batch roaster, a production model they utilize to maintain consistency and quality control across their product offerings.

The company’s sourcing philosophy centers on the procurement of ethically sourced green coffee beans. Rather than sourcing directly from farms, the roastery utilizes reputable importers to acquire their specialty-grade inventory. This approach allows them to manage a diverse range of offerings while maintaining the logistical requirements of a small-batch operation in the Montana market.

Beyond standard retail operations, Elkhorn Coffee Roasters has integrated itself into the local Bozeman business ecosystem through various partnerships. One documented example is their collaboration with the 320 Guest Ranch, where the roastery implemented a waste-reduction program. In this arrangement, Elkhorn supplies coffee in reusable metal buckets rather than traditional single-use plastic packaging, supporting the ranch's eco-friendly initiatives.

A significant component of the company’s public profile is its partnership with the Boone & Crockett Club, a conservation organization founded in 1887. Elkhorn developed a specific "Elkhorn Coffee Roast" blend for the club, with a stated commitment to donate $1 for every pound of this coffee sold toward hunting conservation efforts. This initiative serves as a primary example of the company’s strategy to connect consumer coffee habits with charitable support for public lands.

The roastery’s product range includes various roast profiles, such as the medium-roast blend created for the Boone & Crockett partnership, which is marketed with flavor descriptors like milk chocolate and praline. They provide options for various brewing methods, including espresso, French press, and pour-over, catering to both home consumers and wholesale partners.

As of their most recent public disclosures, the company continues to operate out of Bozeman, maintaining a direct-to-consumer model through their website alongside their local wholesale relationships. Their business model remains defined by the intersection of small-batch specialty roasting and localized community engagement, with a consistent emphasis on ethical sourcing and conservation-linked product lines.