Ender Göçmen, along with his wife Cassie, founded Barbell Coffee in Hudson amidst the pandemic after gyms started closing, pivoting from his initial business idea of a barbell training gym. A first-generation American with Turkish roots, Göçmen's passion for coffee led him to discover the nuances of specialty coffee, sparking the creation of Barbell Coffee in 2020. Specialty coffee, distinguished by a grade over 80, is known for its traceability, absence of defects, and ethical farming practices. Barbell Coffee prides itself on roasting small batches weekly to ensure freshness and quality, offering single-origin beans to highlight unique flavors. Their product line features creatively named roasts like "Clean & Jerk" and "Max Dead Lift," sold at local businesses and online. Göçmen's love for interacting with coffee enthusiasts and crafting distinct coffee flavors underscores the artisan nature of his work, turning his passion into a thriving business.
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