Aug 28, 2024 - Food and Drink

What we're sipping: Sunshine in the Pumphouse pour-over

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A photo of a cup of coffee in a yellow paper cup held in front of an espresso machine. — The Laguna Anaerobic pour-over. Photo by Worth Sparkman/Axios

On a quick stop by Airship Pumphouse in Bentonville, I wanted something a little more than a drip coffee.

The setup: I've had luck in the past with a drink from the seasonal menu called Life on Marrs ($8) — a cold latte with blueberry syrup and coconut milk.

Unfortunately, seasonal means it's a limited-time offer. I'm told it may return next summer.
I ordered the Laguna Anaerobic ($7), a hot pour-over with hints of strawberry, lemon and sugarcane, the menu says.

The verdict: I'm not much on acidic coffees, but this blend hit the serious high notes of a light brew without any burning sensation on the back end.

It was like sunshine in a cup.
May be better on a rainy day than a 90 degree-plus afternoon.

The latest: ICYMI, Airship's Pumphouse location started serving dinner this month.

Chef Jacob Wilson — who has culinary experience from San Francisco, Seattle and Tokyo — develops the menu with seasonal local ingredients.
Airship calls it a fine-casual dinner service that caters "to those who are looking for a thoughtful, seasonally inspired dish in the neighborhood — without having to change out of their biking gear."Check it out: 7am-2pm daily; dinner 5-10pm Thursday-Monday; 802 NW A St. in Bentonville.

Check it out: 7am-2pm daily; dinner 5-10pm Thursday-Monday; 802 NW A St. in Bentonville.

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What we're sipping: Sunshine in the Pumphouse pour-over

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