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Burlington · United States

Brio Coffeeworks

Since 2014 · Nate Van Dusen, Magda Van Dusen

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Overview

Brio was founded in 2014 by husband-and-wife Nate and Magda Van Dusen — both former Washington, DC international development workers who connected to specialty coffee as consumers and noticed Vermont was still dark-roast country when Nate visited home. Vermont native Nate is a two-time U.S. Roaster Championship finalist (2019, 2020) and the company is woman-owned by Magda; the Soda Plant roastery doubles as cafe and home-brewing retail boutique.

Known for

  • Vermont's flagship specialty light-roast pioneer
  • Woman-owned (Magda Van Dusen)
  • Two-time U.S. Roaster Championship finalist (Nate, 2019, 2020)
  • Cafe-roastery hybrid in Burlington South End Arts District
  • Microlot label collaborations with local Vermont artists

Why it matters

Brio brought third-wave light-roast specialty coffee to Vermont — a state previously known for cheese, beer, and spirits but defined by dark-roast in coffee — and built it into one of New England's most respected small roasters with two consecutive U.S. Roaster Championship finals appearances.

Production

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head roaster
Nate Van Dusen
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filter equipment
Chemex, Kalita, AeroPress (in-house brewing guides published)
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roastery location
The Soda Plant, 266 Pine St, Ste 116, Burlington, VT (South End Arts District)
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Café

266 Pine St, Ste 116, Burlington, VT 05401

Recognitions

  • U.S. Roaster Championship Finalist (Nate Van Dusen, 2019)
  • U.S. Roaster Championship Finalist (Nate Van Dusen, 2020)
  • Specialty Coffee Association member
  • Barista Guild of America member
  • Coffee Roaster's Guild member

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