Roasted In the Heart of the St. Jacobs Market District
Nestled within the bustling ambiance of St. Jacobs Market District lies our coffee roaster, a beacon of warmth and community for caffeine aficionados far and wide. Amidst the rhythmic hum of the market, our roastery stands as a testament to craftsmanship and dedication, where the art of coffee-roasting unfolds with every carefully curated batch. Join us as we invite you to experience the rich flavours and inviting aromas that define our passion for exceptional coffee
Chris Johnston
Our Roastmaster
Starting In the Wine industry after leaving Niagara College Chris realized that working in the wine industry was just not for him. So, in 2016 he started working with Balzac's Coffee they were looking with someone with winery experience to join their roasting team. Chris joined as their assistant roaster moving his way up to Head Roaster before moving on to work for Stockyards Beverage co as are Director of Coffee and Roastmaster.
After 8 years working in the coffee industry Chris now holds the title of Certified Coffee Specialist given to him by the Masters of coffee program. Working Close with the brewing team on also making the beer and helping cross train the team on roasting coffee they are a tight knit group of passionate coffee and beer lovers who put all that love into our Stockyards products.