Goat Locker

Mission Story from BoneFrog

VERY DARK ROAST (12oz bag)

Steeped in Naval Tradition, the "Goat Locker" as it's affectionately named, is a term for the Chief’s Mess. Established April 1, 1893, in the days of wooden sailing ships, it is a place of reverence meant only for those selected few, that achieve the title of Chief.

All sailors acknowledge and many fear the term but only a few know how The Goat Locker came to be. By tradition, all sailors and officers (including the Commanding Officer) are required to request permission before entering The Goat Locker. The tradition stands with rare exception even today.

Wise and gritty Chiefs, the keepers of knowledge, run the Navy with an iron fist, because young American lives are on the line.

For this, we raise a toast to you, "Old Goat.” Your well earned and feared reputation still sends chills down the spines of junior officers and Sailors alike.


The darkest roast we offer, we chose our Costa Rican bean for this coffee. Why the Costa Rican? It keeps its unmistakable character and quality, even when roasted extra dark, giving this coffee a slightly smoky, toffee-like flavor. Ours is a Strictly Hard Bean European Preparation (SHB-EP), and its hardness and volcanic origins are complemented by the French roast.

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TRIBUTEVERY DARK ROAST

Goat Locker

Bold·Slightly Smoky·Toffee-like
VERY DARK ROAST

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    Mission Story from BoneFrog

    VERY DARK ROAST (12oz bag)

    Steeped in Naval Tradition, the "Goat Locker" as it's affectionately named, is a term for the Chief’s Mess. Established April 1, 1893, in the days of wooden sailing ships, it is a place of reverence meant only for those selected few, that achieve the title of Chief.

    All sailors acknowledge and many fear the term but only a few know how The Goat Locker came to be. By tradition, all sailors and officers (including the Commanding Officer) are required to request permission before entering The Goat Locker. The tradition stands with rare exception even today.

    Wise and gritty Chiefs, the keepers of knowledge, run the Navy with an iron fist, because young American lives are on the line.

    For this, we raise a toast to you, "Old Goat.” Your well earned and feared reputation still sends chills down the spines of junior officers and Sailors alike.


    The darkest roast we offer, we chose our Costa Rican bean for this coffee. Why the Costa Rican? It keeps its unmistakable character and quality, even when roasted extra dark, giving this coffee a slightly smoky, toffee-like flavor. Ours is a Strictly Hard Bean European Preparation (SHB-EP), and its hardness and volcanic origins are complemented by the French roast.

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    Customers praised this very dark roast coffee as "smooth and bold" with "absolutely delicious" flavor. Many called it the "best coffee" they've had, noting it's "strong" and "motivating" without being overly acidic or bitter. A few found the strength less than expected. Shoppers appreciated the rich aroma and organic quality.

    Delivery (positive)Aroma (positive)Coffee (positive)Roast (positive)Flavor (positive)
    • 5 stars: 73 (96%)
    • 4 stars: 2 (3%)
    • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 1 star: 1 (1%)
    C
    Charles Deel

    Ordered Goat Locker as a trial. Smooth and bold. Now it will be a regular delivery. Thanks to the team at Bone Frog. LLTB.

    Charles Deel review photo
    D
    Dave Del Carlo

    I recommend Bonefrog/Goat Locker to any one I meet drinking st*r garbage!😉 I love it!

    Dave Del Carlo review photo

    Thanks for the awesome shout out, Dave! We're glad you love Goat Locker. Cheers!
    Tim

    C
    Catherine Taylor

    My daughter wants nothing else, both gound for drip and k cup! She works on crab boat with her dad, off the Chesapeake Bay!!

    Catherine Taylor review photo Catherine Taylor review photo
    S
    Sam Contino
    GOAT: Great Odor And Taste

    A dark roast with delicious flavor. A nice compliment to my assortment. Well worth the try and has been added to my monthly subscription.

    Sam Contino review photo Sam Contino review photo

    Hi Sam,

    Thank you so much for your fantastic 5 star review of Goat Locker! Your creative take on the GOAT acronym - 'Great Odor And Taste' absolutely made my day and had me chuckling. That's exactly the kind of clever wordplay that shows you really get what makes this dark roast special!

    I'm excited to hear that Goat Locker has earned its spot in your coffee rotation and is such a nice complement to your assortment. There's something really satisfying about finding that perfect dark roast that hits all the right flavor notes and knowing that you enjoyed it enough to add it to your monthly subscription tells me we created something truly worth coming back to.

    Your willingness to give it a try and then commit to having it regularly is exactly the kind of feedback that keeps us motivated to craft these exceptional blends. When customers like you discover a new favorite, it makes all the effort we put into perfecting these roasts absolutely worth it.

    Thank you for believing in BoneFrog Coffee and for being such an awesome part of our community. Your support and great sense of humor keep us going!

    Tim

    C
    Catherine Taylor
    Bold dark...Goat Locker

    I love the story behind the name of the goat Locker and my daughter swears by it!

    Catherine Taylor review photo Catherine Taylor review photo

    Hi Catherine,

    Thank you so much for your fantastic 5 star review of our Goat Locker! We're thrilled to hear that you love the story behind the name - those Navy traditions and meanings really are special to us. And it's awesome that your daughter swears by it too! There's nothing better than hearing that our coffee has become a favorite in families like yours.

    We're so grateful for your continued support and for taking the time to share your experience. It means the world to us!

    Tim

    J
    John Vesey
    The GOAT-Kcup

    Found out about this coffee by reading Tom Clancy’s Defense Protocol. Fantastic coffee. Fast delivery, kudos. This is my wake-up new “cupajoe” recommend it at 8oz cup. Cool artwork on the kcup container and re-sealable MRE bag.
    Kcup does not explode like others I have tried. Glad to be part of the coffeeclub. Good things happen when you read a book.

    John Vesey review photo John Vesey review photo John Vesey review photo

    Hi John,

    Thank you so much for your fantastic 5 star review of our Goat Locker K-cups! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that Tom Clancy's Defense Protocol led you to discover us - what an awesome way to find great coffee! It's incredible how good things really do happen when you read a book.

    We're so glad you're loving the Goat Locker and that it's become your new wake-up 'cupajoe'! It's great to hear that the K-cups are working perfectly for you without any of those frustrating explosions. We put a lot of care into making sure our K-cups deliver a consistently great experience every time.

    Thanks for the kind words about our packaging too - we love that resealable MRE bag design and the artwork! It's all part of what makes the experience special.

    Welcome to the coffee club, John! We're honored to have you as part of our community and so grateful for your support. Thank you for believing in what we're building!

    Tim

    B
    BRENT RUSSELL
    The Goat Locker K-Cups DON'T Disappoint!!

    We love our fresh ground, fresh brewed Goat Locker Coffee every day, sometimes more than once a day - the best coffee we have ever enjoyed since we were married 51 years ago. So when BoneFrog Coffee announced the availability of Goat Locker Coffee in a K-Cup...well...we were suspicious. How could a K-Cup compare with our own fresh brew from beans. So, we decided to try the Goat Locker K-Cups on our next trip to the mountains, we usually carry a Keurig on these trips (for convenience), and give them a try. OK, we were absolutely THRILLED with our Goat Locker K-Cup Coffee. Absolutely awesome flavor and fabulous aroma. We don't know how you did it but you have found a way to deliver a Goat Locker experience in a K-Cup! The Goat Locker K-Cups are fabulous - I bet you will too. ENJOY!

    BRENT RUSSELL review photo

    Hi Brent,

    Thank you so much for this incredible 5 star review! Your story about being suspicious of the K-Cups after 51 years of marriage and loving fresh ground Goat Locker absolutely made my day. I love the honesty, and I'm thrilled we were able to win you over!

    It's amazing to hear that the Goat Locker K-Cups delivered that same awesome flavor and fabulous aroma you've come to expect from the whole bean version. We put a lot of effort into making sure our K-Cups capture that true Goat Locker experience, so knowing we nailed it for your mountain trips means the world to us.

    Your support over the years has been incredible, and reviews like yours help other coffee lovers understand just how special this blend really is. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for believing in what we're building!

    Here's to many more perfect cups, whether you're at home with your fresh ground or up in the mountains with the K-Cups!

    Tim

    M
    Michael R Schreiber
    Great Coffee

    Great flavor, great packaging. Great name.

    Michael R Schreiber review photo Michael R Schreiber review photo
    C
    C. Brock Bauknight, Jr
    Very Dark Roast

    The very dark roast exceeded my expectations by taking the place of my favorite, which originally was frogman dark roast. It’s hard for me to narrow down all of the different flavors as I love them all!

    C. Brock Bauknight, Jr review photo
    S
    Steven S Silverwood
    Awesome coffee!

    Thank you, Tim, for finally giving the world not only a great coffee in the Goat Locker roast, but also put it in a Keurig cup so that we out here who don't brew a whole pot at a time can enjoy it!

    Until just recently, the coffee companies of the world seemed to think that the only way "true coffee afficionados" ever brewed were those using a regular coffee machine. They must have thought that (a) Keurig was just a fad, or (b) we weren't worth bothering with because we didn't brew it the "right" way. Fortunately those days are over, and we Keurig users can enjoy real quality coffee in our own way!

    Believe it or not, I had no idea Bonefrog even EXISTED before this! There was a reference to it in a recent Tom Clancy novel, and when reading it I thought, "Well, let's go out on a limb and Google it...." Wow, it really WAS out there, not just the product of an author's fertile imagination! I immediately ordered Goat Locker, since that was the one described in the book, and I'm VERY happy I did!

    Steven S Silverwood review photo
    D
    Dwayne

    Taste great.

    G
    Gregory J Frazho

    Goat Locker blend is as robust and hard core as the group of people it's named after. I've been doing a 6 oz shot of it on select mornings and it is definitely a jolt to the system. The taste is thick and all-encompassing. Good stuff.

    Hi Gregory, we're so happy to hear you enjoy the Goat Locker blend! It's truly a fan favorite. Thanks for sharing your experience and for being a part of the Bonefrog Coffee community.
    Tim

    H
    Hugh McGough

    Goat Locker is my favorite first cup of coffee every morning. Absolutely delicious coffee!

    G
    Gary D. Tegel

    Great coffee. Great message. Support Bonefrog 100%

    Hi Gary, thank you for your kind words and 5 star review!
    We're thrilled you enjoyed the coffee and support Bonefrog and our mission!
    Thank you so much for your support!
    Cheers
    Tim

    A
    Anonymous

    My second favorite coffee here

    Hi Charlie,
    Thanks for your great 5 star review! We're glad Goat Locker is one of your favorites. Looking forward to serving you again soon!
    Tim

    L
    Lirva Bean

    I have been looking for a Dark Roast coffee in single serve pods for a while and have finally found one that I like that tastes like coffee. I will be ordering Goat Locker Very Dark Roast again soon.

    V
    Valori Borland

    I love so many of the coffee blends and different roasts - but this darker roast is my favorite

    D
    Daniel Cotter

    Overall bold flavor exceeds any Kcup brand I ever tasted. I am hooked on Bonefrog now

    C
    Craig Smith

    Very strong. It seems to inspire a day of work. Not for relaxing. It motivates. It will make you do a good enough job to make your chief proud. An outstanding cup of coffee, with or without additives (I recommend without).

    C
    Charles

    Great coffee — smooth, just enough bitter, organic so it doesn’t upset my stomach!

    M
    Mark Bahnmiller

    I REALLY LIKED THE AROMA OF IT, TASTED AS GOOD AS IT SMELLED!

    D
    Deborah Young

    The coffee was very good, but it wasn't strong enough for my taste, as I prefer my coffee to be ridiculously strong. However, my husband thought the strength was just right for him.

    J
    Jim Sanders

    Great coffee. Quick delivery

    Customers praised this very dark roast coffee as "smooth and bold" with "absolutely delicious" flavor. Many called it the "best coffee" they've had, noting it's "strong" and "motivating" without being overly acidic or bitter. A few found the strength less than expected. Shoppers appreciated the rich aroma and organic quality.

    Delivery (positive)Aroma (positive)Coffee (positive)Roast (positive)Flavor (positive)
    • 5 stars: 73 (96%)
    • 4 stars: 2 (3%)
    • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 1 star: 1 (1%)
    C
    Charles Deel

    Ordered Goat Locker as a trial. Smooth and bold. Now it will be a regular delivery. Thanks to the team at Bone Frog. LLTB.

    Charles Deel review photo
    D
    Dave Del Carlo

    I recommend Bonefrog/Goat Locker to any one I meet drinking st*r garbage!😉 I love it!

    Dave Del Carlo review photo

    Thanks for the awesome shout out, Dave! We're glad you love Goat Locker. Cheers!
    Tim

    C
    Catherine Taylor

    My daughter wants nothing else, both gound for drip and k cup! She works on crab boat with her dad, off the Chesapeake Bay!!

    Catherine Taylor review photo Catherine Taylor review photo
    S
    Sam Contino
    GOAT: Great Odor And Taste

    A dark roast with delicious flavor. A nice compliment to my assortment. Well worth the try and has been added to my monthly subscription.

    Sam Contino review photo Sam Contino review photo

    Hi Sam,

    Thank you so much for your fantastic 5 star review of Goat Locker! Your creative take on the GOAT acronym - 'Great Odor And Taste' absolutely made my day and had me chuckling. That's exactly the kind of clever wordplay that shows you really get what makes this dark roast special!

    I'm excited to hear that Goat Locker has earned its spot in your coffee rotation and is such a nice complement to your assortment. There's something really satisfying about finding that perfect dark roast that hits all the right flavor notes and knowing that you enjoyed it enough to add it to your monthly subscription tells me we created something truly worth coming back to.

    Your willingness to give it a try and then commit to having it regularly is exactly the kind of feedback that keeps us motivated to craft these exceptional blends. When customers like you discover a new favorite, it makes all the effort we put into perfecting these roasts absolutely worth it.

    Thank you for believing in BoneFrog Coffee and for being such an awesome part of our community. Your support and great sense of humor keep us going!

    Tim

    C
    Catherine Taylor
    Bold dark...Goat Locker

    I love the story behind the name of the goat Locker and my daughter swears by it!

    Catherine Taylor review photo Catherine Taylor review photo

    Hi Catherine,

    Thank you so much for your fantastic 5 star review of our Goat Locker! We're thrilled to hear that you love the story behind the name - those Navy traditions and meanings really are special to us. And it's awesome that your daughter swears by it too! There's nothing better than hearing that our coffee has become a favorite in families like yours.

    We're so grateful for your continued support and for taking the time to share your experience. It means the world to us!

    Tim

    J
    John Vesey
    The GOAT-Kcup

    Found out about this coffee by reading Tom Clancy’s Defense Protocol. Fantastic coffee. Fast delivery, kudos. This is my wake-up new “cupajoe” recommend it at 8oz cup. Cool artwork on the kcup container and re-sealable MRE bag.
    Kcup does not explode like others I have tried. Glad to be part of the coffeeclub. Good things happen when you read a book.

    John Vesey review photo John Vesey review photo John Vesey review photo

    Hi John,

    Thank you so much for your fantastic 5 star review of our Goat Locker K-cups! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that Tom Clancy's Defense Protocol led you to discover us - what an awesome way to find great coffee! It's incredible how good things really do happen when you read a book.

    We're so glad you're loving the Goat Locker and that it's become your new wake-up 'cupajoe'! It's great to hear that the K-cups are working perfectly for you without any of those frustrating explosions. We put a lot of care into making sure our K-cups deliver a consistently great experience every time.

    Thanks for the kind words about our packaging too - we love that resealable MRE bag design and the artwork! It's all part of what makes the experience special.

    Welcome to the coffee club, John! We're honored to have you as part of our community and so grateful for your support. Thank you for believing in what we're building!

    Tim

    B
    BRENT RUSSELL
    The Goat Locker K-Cups DON'T Disappoint!!

    We love our fresh ground, fresh brewed Goat Locker Coffee every day, sometimes more than once a day - the best coffee we have ever enjoyed since we were married 51 years ago. So when BoneFrog Coffee announced the availability of Goat Locker Coffee in a K-Cup...well...we were suspicious. How could a K-Cup compare with our own fresh brew from beans. So, we decided to try the Goat Locker K-Cups on our next trip to the mountains, we usually carry a Keurig on these trips (for convenience), and give them a try. OK, we were absolutely THRILLED with our Goat Locker K-Cup Coffee. Absolutely awesome flavor and fabulous aroma. We don't know how you did it but you have found a way to deliver a Goat Locker experience in a K-Cup! The Goat Locker K-Cups are fabulous - I bet you will too. ENJOY!

    BRENT RUSSELL review photo

    Hi Brent,

    Thank you so much for this incredible 5 star review! Your story about being suspicious of the K-Cups after 51 years of marriage and loving fresh ground Goat Locker absolutely made my day. I love the honesty, and I'm thrilled we were able to win you over!

    It's amazing to hear that the Goat Locker K-Cups delivered that same awesome flavor and fabulous aroma you've come to expect from the whole bean version. We put a lot of effort into making sure our K-Cups capture that true Goat Locker experience, so knowing we nailed it for your mountain trips means the world to us.

    Your support over the years has been incredible, and reviews like yours help other coffee lovers understand just how special this blend really is. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for believing in what we're building!

    Here's to many more perfect cups, whether you're at home with your fresh ground or up in the mountains with the K-Cups!

    Tim

    M
    Michael R Schreiber
    Great Coffee

    Great flavor, great packaging. Great name.

    Michael R Schreiber review photo Michael R Schreiber review photo
    C
    C. Brock Bauknight, Jr
    Very Dark Roast

    The very dark roast exceeded my expectations by taking the place of my favorite, which originally was frogman dark roast. It’s hard for me to narrow down all of the different flavors as I love them all!

    C. Brock Bauknight, Jr review photo
    S
    Steven S Silverwood
    Awesome coffee!

    Thank you, Tim, for finally giving the world not only a great coffee in the Goat Locker roast, but also put it in a Keurig cup so that we out here who don't brew a whole pot at a time can enjoy it!

    Until just recently, the coffee companies of the world seemed to think that the only way "true coffee afficionados" ever brewed were those using a regular coffee machine. They must have thought that (a) Keurig was just a fad, or (b) we weren't worth bothering with because we didn't brew it the "right" way. Fortunately those days are over, and we Keurig users can enjoy real quality coffee in our own way!

    Believe it or not, I had no idea Bonefrog even EXISTED before this! There was a reference to it in a recent Tom Clancy novel, and when reading it I thought, "Well, let's go out on a limb and Google it...." Wow, it really WAS out there, not just the product of an author's fertile imagination! I immediately ordered Goat Locker, since that was the one described in the book, and I'm VERY happy I did!

    Steven S Silverwood review photo
    D
    Dwayne

    Taste great.

    G
    Gregory J Frazho

    Goat Locker blend is as robust and hard core as the group of people it's named after. I've been doing a 6 oz shot of it on select mornings and it is definitely a jolt to the system. The taste is thick and all-encompassing. Good stuff.

    Hi Gregory, we're so happy to hear you enjoy the Goat Locker blend! It's truly a fan favorite. Thanks for sharing your experience and for being a part of the Bonefrog Coffee community.
    Tim

    H
    Hugh McGough

    Goat Locker is my favorite first cup of coffee every morning. Absolutely delicious coffee!

    G
    Gary D. Tegel

    Great coffee. Great message. Support Bonefrog 100%

    Hi Gary, thank you for your kind words and 5 star review!
    We're thrilled you enjoyed the coffee and support Bonefrog and our mission!
    Thank you so much for your support!
    Cheers
    Tim

    A
    Anonymous

    My second favorite coffee here

    Hi Charlie,
    Thanks for your great 5 star review! We're glad Goat Locker is one of your favorites. Looking forward to serving you again soon!
    Tim

    L
    Lirva Bean

    I have been looking for a Dark Roast coffee in single serve pods for a while and have finally found one that I like that tastes like coffee. I will be ordering Goat Locker Very Dark Roast again soon.

    V
    Valori Borland

    I love so many of the coffee blends and different roasts - but this darker roast is my favorite

    D
    Daniel Cotter

    Overall bold flavor exceeds any Kcup brand I ever tasted. I am hooked on Bonefrog now

    C
    Craig Smith

    Very strong. It seems to inspire a day of work. Not for relaxing. It motivates. It will make you do a good enough job to make your chief proud. An outstanding cup of coffee, with or without additives (I recommend without).

    C
    Charles

    Great coffee — smooth, just enough bitter, organic so it doesn’t upset my stomach!

    M
    Mark Bahnmiller

    I REALLY LIKED THE AROMA OF IT, TASTED AS GOOD AS IT SMELLED!

    D
    Deborah Young

    The coffee was very good, but it wasn't strong enough for my taste, as I prefer my coffee to be ridiculously strong. However, my husband thought the strength was just right for him.

    J
    Jim Sanders

    Great coffee. Quick delivery

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