George Howell Is Still Chasing the Perfect Bean
⏱ 1 min read The Short Version Most specialty coffee is actually aged, bitter, and stale—a reality George Howell is fighting by becoming the first to freeze green beans for peak integrity. At 81, the industry godfather isn't resting on his legacy; he’s still obsessing over the science of flavor. In This Article Fighting the crime of aged coffeeInnovating beyond the roast There's something brewing in Acton, Massachusetts, that defies the standard trajectory of a legendary career. At 81, George Howell—the man often called the godfather of specialty coffee—isn't looking toward retirement so much as he is doubling down on…