Kicking Horse CoffeeKick Ass (Dark Roast) Whole Bean7.8
Peet's CoffeeMajor Dickason's Blend Whole Bean7.4vsKicking Horse Coffee Kick Ass (Dark Roast) Whole Bean edges out Peet's Coffee Major Dickason's Blend Whole Bean, 7.8 to 7.4. It wins on flavor & cup quality, quality & freshness, sourcing & transparency, while the Major Dickason's Blend Whole Bean is stronger on value.
Flavor
How they taste.
Kicking Horse Coffee Kick Ass (Dark Roast) Whole Bean
Peet's Coffee Major Dickason's Blend Whole Bean
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Kicking Horse Coffee
Kick Ass (Dark Roast) Whole Bean
Highest score- Dark Chocolate
- Malt
- Molasses
- Licorice
- Earthy
- • Dark-roast drinkers who take milk or cream
- • French press and cold brew
- • Shoppers who prioritize organic and Fairtrade labels
- • Dark-roast drip and French press drinkers
- • Cold brew and iced mochas
- • Households buying in bulk from warehouse clubs
- Certified organic and Fairtrade beans
- Bold, low-acid dark roast that stands up to milk and sugar
- Widely available, with a 2.2 lb bag that lowers the cost per cup
- Bold, full-bodied dark roast that holds up in milk and cold brew
- Consistently available at Costco, grocery stores and Peet's own site
- Roast, brightness and body levels published on the product page
- Smoky, roasty profile is too dark for many black-coffee drinkers
- Dark, oily beans can be hard on super-automatic grinders
- Dark, earthy profile is too roasty for many specialty drinkers
- Recent reports of broken beans and inconsistent bags
FAQ
Quick answers.
Which is better, Kick Ass (Dark Roast) Whole Bean or Major Dickason's Blend Whole Bean?
Kicking Horse Coffee Kick Ass (Dark Roast) Whole Bean edges out Peet's Coffee Major Dickason's Blend Whole Bean, 7.8 to 7.4. It wins on flavor & cup quality, quality & freshness, sourcing & transparency, while the Major Dickason's Blend Whole Bean is stronger on value.
Which costs less per cup?
Kicking Horse Coffee Kick Ass (Dark Roast) Whole Bean works out to about $0.90 / cup and Peet's Coffee Major Dickason's Blend Whole Bean to about $0.73 / cup, based on typical retail prices when we last checked.
How do you score them?
Both are scored on the same five-factor rubric — weighted for flavor or performance, quality, value, sourcing or build, and community sentiment — using public specs, verified creator reviews and community consensus.