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Logos 5
(Note: while there is an almost endless variety of material available from Logos Bible Software, this compound review is based around Logos Bible Software 5, the Bronze base package, and the Gold Reformed package. A very similar version of this material first appeared in stages at Reformation21.)
What is Logos, is it any use, and should you be interested? The temptation in considering this product is simply to reel off a list of the material that is available, but that is a little like displaying the menu without showing you round the kitchen and introducing you to the chef. I would like to give you something of a tour.
I will divide my review into three elements, considering the underlying platform, a typical standard base package, and then a typical specialist base package. I hope, in this way, to provide a reasonable overview of the product. In writing this review, I should make clear that my reading instinct is to have an open book in one hand and a pencil in the other. I like to engage with my books, and to read them face to face, as it were. So, I come to a platform like Logos with a measure of caution, though not really suspicion, more of an old-school inclination when it comes to the reading experience. At the same time, I am not going to dwell overmuch on the pros and cons of hard and soft copies of books more generally.
First, the underlying platform is Logos Bible Software 5. The basic application is free and can be downloaded to just about any mainstream device or operating system, including PCs and all the iStuff, Android and Kindle. In other words, most users will be catered for.
The application itself opens on a desktop or laptop looking something like a busy webpage or blog. It can be fairly thoroughly customised and personalised, stripping out the extraneous stuff and advertising and giving you potentially useful streams of information, but you may still end up with flows of material you are unlikely to use. That said, that is just the splash page, and a couple of clicks takes you straight into the meat. The layout itself is fairly intuitive, and will be rapidly familiar to anyone with a modicum of computer sense. Playing with the various icons and buttons gives a rapid and developing sense of how things fit together and flip around. In similar fashion, apps opening on phones and tablets are well-designed, and have a familiar and straightforward feel about them, especially as you begin to get used to the tools available.
Of no small moment is the fact that even the standard fonts and settings are easy on the eye, with clean and bright design setting off clear and crisp texts. For those for whom reading off a screen is not natural or particularly pleasant, this is at the better end of the experience, with further options to customise as you wish. Tied in with that are the excellent utilities for highlighting and annotation. Again, for someone who likes to interact with a book, if I am going to be reading this material online, being able to mark it up like this is a genuine boon. I still have no instinct for it, but the scope is there. There is a broad variety of appearance in the highlighting, and a good and clear system for notes, allowing them to be well-organised and easily tracked.
The basic app itself gives you a lot of functionality. Even with a single Bible version, you can create your own reading schemes and memorisation programmes, start picking up the regularly-offered free resources, and being piecing together some low-level capacity. For those finding their way more slowly, and perhaps stumbling a little, my limited experience with the helpdesk is that it is staffed by proper humans who are intelligent, skilled and helpful, demonstrating the kind of persistently polite friendliness that makes Brits wonder if they are secretly being made fun of.
The available training is good – short and clear (if sometimes a little cheesy) videos, helpful tips and tricks – but you will need it to maximise your investment. For example, simply watching through a playlist will very quickly overwhelm you. Little and often will be the way forward. With so many options and countless tools, you will need the training both to work out what you can do, and then you must decide whether or not you want to do it, and then how to do it best. Like many such platforms, there is utility here that many will simply never need, no matter how much they might tell themselves they want it. Of course, for 'power users' (great phrase!) many of these tools will be meat and drink. As so often, you do not want to over-buy and end up paying for resources and tools you will never use.
The search tools are fantastic, even if they can take a little time to do all the processing with such a massive database to cover. A great deal of human endeavour (as opposed to mere mechanical data-crunching and algorithmic wizardry) has gone into connecting references, so that searching for an individual's name, for example, will throw up instances in which that individual is referred to without being named. This gives the student a far more sure grasp on the available material. Of course, the downside of so much material is that you can be overwhelmed even by the more simple searches, leaving you needing to use the search limiting functions wisely and well. A similar issue arises as you begin to learn to use the various windows and tools available. Before long, you might be thinking, "We're gonna need a bigger screen." Bear in mind, too, that there are hypertext links all over the place: potentially distracting, yes, but often these various tags and links offer rapid and brief insights and demonstrate valid connections without taking you away from the main thread. The main questions will be: do you need and can you handle the deluge of data?
Then come the base packages. These come at a range of levels, the most popular likely to be Gold, Silver or Bronze. There's also a Starter pack with some of the very basic materials, and then the system runs up through materials more suited to an academic environment (Platinum and Diamond) until you get to the all-singing and all-dancing Portfolio package, the everything-you-could-ever-want-with-cheap-deals-forever option.
Materials on the base packages are organised under various headings: data sets (basically, bundles of organised information); ancient texts and morphologies; ancient texts in translation; apologetics; Bible commentaries; Bible history and culture; Bible introductions and surveys; Bible reference; biblical studies; church history; counselling; devotionals and spiritual formation; English Bibles; exegesis and interpretation; interlinear Bibles; lectionaries; maps, photo and media; ministry resources; original language grammars and tools; original language lexicons and word studies; parallel passages and harmonies; preaching and teaching resources; and, theology resources. There really is a bewilderingly rich array of resources, and – again – it will do the buyer well to make a careful and full comparison of what is available and to select what he really needs or can use, rather than to get mindlessly greedy. Even the lower level packages contain material enough for the average lifetime and then some.
It is worth pointing out, too, that the proof-reading and editing on all this material is high-grade. It is a sweet relief to read electronic text that has been either scanned or typed and then carefully assessed and corrected (with the added bonus of a quick link for any time you might spot a typo). For those who blood pressure has risen as they have wrestled with some mangled screed, trying to w0rk ont vvhat Is gcing 0n, this is a real plus. Work has gone into making these reader's documents. Hurrah and huzzah! Among other things, this quality – together with helpful gizmos like the pasting tool with automatic footnotes – makes this an ideal tool for writers, scholars and pastors who write out their notes in full. No excuses for plagiarism here!
At the same time, some of this is beyond helpful. For example, the sermon starter is a bit of a non-starter for me. Yes, if I search the passage I have in mind, it immediately offers a wealth of technical and explanatory material. But it is also very quick to let me choose a topic, and then offer me texts to preach it from, which makes me slightly uneasy: it is too much of a gift to the user looking for a means to vault into the saddle of his favourite hobby horse. While it is great to have all the passages of all your available commentaries available at the click of the button, Logos users will still need deliberately and actively to work at this. As it is, it seems or too easily becomes mechanical, even artificial. To be sure, the material is put on a plate, but – for all the investment of real people behind the glowing screen – it cannot prepare a sermon for my congregation, it cannot meditate on the text for me. You cannot put the Holy Spirit in a box. At best, a tool like this serves you food (sometimes too much) that you need to digest. Such an offering, generous as it is, too easily imposes itself upon the preacher, and potentially clogs up his thought processes and forces him down channels that may not be particularly profitable to him in his particular circumstances. It could make a man inclined to carelessness or laziness that bit more careless and lazy. I can imagine addresses that, because this tool has been abused, are reasonably well-themed collections of what is actually gobbets of disjointed material. That is not the same as a sermon. And just because you have a wonderful tool in your box doesn't mean that you should be always using it for everything.
Finally, there are the specialist packages and bundles. Here, my example is the Gold Reformed package. That's important, because Logos is a company that caters to a lot of tastes, and the undiscerning palate could end up with poison as well as tonic. Fortunately, this package is a tonic indeed! Linguists will salivate over the lexicons, grammars, interlinear Bibles and a few of the ancient texts. Historians will indulge in the oldest works and their translations, as well as enjoying a splendid collection of church histories and historical theologies, not to mention a great bundle of the church fathers. Confessional and creedal believers will find a wide range of material at their very fingertips. Preachers will enjoy the range of genuinely classic commentaries and the preaching and teaching resources. People like me will also luxuriate in the magnificent selection of theology, including some Puritan classics (such as Owen, Sibbes, Bunyan) and other gems (Witsius, Edwards, Shedd and Warfield, to mention but a few). And then there is a range of other helps and tools for Bible studies, including various reference works, maps, Scripture harmonies, data sets and the like. All of this, evidently, has been chosen to cater to the appetites of those who are more or less Reformed in their inclinations or convictions, and all the usual suspects are more or less in this bundle. Again, the great issue here is, "How will I use this?" Care will be needed to ensure that enthusiasm does not trample over wisdom, and eagerness swamp utility.
That said, if you do not have this material sitting on a shelf, and don't have the space on the shelf for it, and you could with legitimacy make this kind of financial investment and then make it a true spiritual investment, who would begrudge you the blessing of plunging into such an ocean of delights?
And then, as if that were not all enough, there are other bundles of themed material catering to your theological or denominational convictions, your scholarly predilections, your favourite publisher, or just about any other various you choose to mention. Some of the bigger bundles might strain older hard drives, so be aware of that.
Finally, on top of all that, there is a wealth of further material, authors Christian (from just about every tradition and of every stripe, from the über-orthodox to the horribly heterodox) and secular (from modern classics to ancient scholarship), allowing the reader with time, appetite and available funds to build a massive library, which – if well chosen – would prove a blessing to anyone. Really, to some of us, wandering through these pages risks turning us less into the kid in the candy store: "Ooh, I like that! Wow, I like those!" and more into Homer on the sugar pile: "Mmm, sugar!" There is a real danger, especially on the better deals, of simply buying all the books you intend to read, rather than the ones you need to read or actually will read. This is a temptation with the physical library as well, but electronic purchasing is often just that little bit easier, and the fact that the book does not lurk before your eye reminding you of your investment can too easily soothe the pang of conscience.
However, at this point, it is probably worth mentioning pre-publication special prices, community pricing on new material, and the generous pricing structures and helpful payment plans allowing the full cost of the more expensive products to be spread over a number of months. If you already have a product and it is part of a new bundle, Logos will usually pick that up and adjust prices accordingly. If there is a new product in the pipeline, early interest usually secures a significantly lower price, but you do have to be in it to win it. Because of the significant price for some of these products, it is worth keeping an eye on these.
And, to be honest, the greatest barrier will probably be the price. Look at the savings, and you are likely to go mad with glee. Consider the cost, and you will be rapidly sobered. This is not a cheap tool – those payment plans will be, for many, both a blessing and a necessity! Again, the judicious, prayerful selection of what will be of genuine use and profit is demanded in the light of so much (and so much that is good) on offer.
So, should you consider Logos, and – if so – for whom? I think that the answer is, essentially, thoughtful and careful yes. There will always be lazy and shallow readers for whom a product like Logos becomes a route to the veneer of understanding, a sort of expensive rent-a-quote or short cut to Twitter profundity. For example, it is all very well to inform others that the venerable Sibbes suggests that "if the Scriptures be compared to a body, the Psalms may well be the heart, they are so full of sweet affections and passions." But why did he say that, and where, and to what end? Sure, it's a great quote about the Psalms, but ripped from its context it shines well while it warms little. (I did still put it on Twitter – sorry!) However, such abuses are not the fault of the software, but of the user. Caveat emptor!
So, who might use this well?
It may be that some earnest pastor or eager reader has limited physical space. In such an instance, Logos would provide a wealth of material without further preventing the rapid oscillation of deceased felines. Similarly, for those who feel the need to downsize and are willing to trade in the material for the insubstantial, selling off the paper library might provide for it to be more or less replaced in the cloud. There might these days be men who would simply rather have their books in a black (or silver, or whatever) box rather than on a shelf. For the modern digital reader who has eschewed the bound volume (a tragic case, but still a mad possibility) then something like Logos is simply one of the best ways forward, if not the best way. Of course, by making such significant investments, you are essentially relying on Logos to be there for you, at least for the balance of your lifetime.
Another obvious possibility would be someone entering or graduating from seminary or Bible college. To be honest, I would still buy such a fellow a well-bound set of some spiritual father of proven worth, and bid him take up and read. But I would not be averse to giving him what I hope would be a pretty permanent head start on his library by a wise investment in a Logos package. Of course, you are looking for such a man to develop the capacity – both of attitude and ability – to use the gift so given. Nevertheless, a sponsoring church or a generous individual could very readily give this as a toolbox on entry or a gift on graduation.
What about that brother who is heading into some distant or difficult place to preach the Word of God? Missionaries needing to travel lightly or discreetly might find these resources a wonderful boon, enabling them to take with them in fairly readily accessible form (presuming such things as a reasonable supply of electricity) the sort of library that in days past was the sole preserve of a fairly well-endowed theological college.
Then, again, what of the pastor who – in addition to his labours in his home church – has the opportunity to preach and teach as he travels? I do a scrap of this from time to time, and there have been occasions when either I have needed or just wished for access to my library while on the road. Perhaps there has been a need to produce something new or develop something old at the drop of a slow-falling hat. Or, some question or issue has arisen and – in addition to the tools immediately to hand and the functions of the memory, all with the help of the Holy Spirit – I have wished that I could just flip open a certain volume to refresh my memory as to what some giant of the past had to say on the subject. With a healthy bundle of Logos resources on laptop, tablet or phone, a good number of those resources are a good deal closer than they used to be. In addition to that, I can search those resources more readily and effectively than before. And yes, I could easily turn this into a jeremiad for an age in which we do not train the memory adequately, but the fact is that we do not, and here is one means to make up something of the deficit.
So, will I be throwing away my library? Of course not! As I explain to my wife whenever the need arises, books are instruction, decoration and insulation all in one, the perfect way to adorn a wall. Indeed, it is fascinating that even the advertising videos often show people hunched over their computers . . . while sitting in libraries or studies surrounded by 'proper' books. To be honest, that is my ideal. There is never a substitute for knowing your Bible, and then knowing your own books. Where Logos is an aid to that, it is a wonderful aid. But the excellence of the tools can never be an excuse for poor preparation and endeavour on the part of the workman.
So, that is why Logos gets good press. It is an outstanding resource, or compendium of resources, intelligently and intuitively put together, offering the relatively well-heeled or wise investor a great wealth of material from which to select. Indeed, judicious selection and diligent employment are essential for healthy and fruitful output. If genius is indeed one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration, then Logos will provide a shortcut to no-one. What it will do is to give matter to perspire over, but arranged, ordered and offered up in such a way as to maximise your perspiration. For that, I warmly commend it.
Review: "Finding Faithful Elders and Deacons"
Finding Faithful Elders and Deacons
Thabiti M. Anyabwile
Crossway (IX Marks), 2012, 176pp., paperback, $10.99
Although the lion's share of this book is devoted to the eldership, the valuable space afforded to the diaconate is much appreciated, if only because helpful treatments of this office are much rarer. Anyabwile offers an antidote to the deacon as ornamental or obstructive, providing a template for a robust and meaningful contribution to the life of the church. The office of the elder is developed at greater length (although the language of "senior pastor" is employed, the underlying assumption seems to be that elders and pastors are one and the same). The author considers both the Scriptural qualifications and duties of the two offices in language that is simple, clear and warm. Those seeking a fairly full but accessible outline for officebearers in the church will appreciate the solid, Scriptural common sense of this volume, making it helpful as a checklist not only for churches seeking officers but also for men assessing themselves for office, whether already holding it or being considered for it. Evidently a horse out of the 9 Marks stable, this book is worthy of broad reach and careful consideration, especially as a fairly thorough introduction to the topic.
Review: "What is the Mission of the Church?"
What is the Mission of the Church? Making Sense of Social Justice, Shalom, and the Great Commission
Greg Gilbert & Kevin DeYoung
Crossway, 2011, 288pp., paperback, $15.99
Contributing to the ongoing debate in the "young, restless and reformed" movement about the nature and scope of the gospel, this book is very much of its time, place, and sphere. Written in a chatty and popular style, and assuming a fair amount in terms of the buzzwords, personae, and tensions of the discussion, it attempts to ground, explain and defend the mission of Christ's church as requiring her "to go into the world and make disciples by declaring the gospel of Jesus Christ in the power of the Spirit and gathering these disciples into churches, that they might worship the Lord and obey his commands now and in eternity to the glory of God the Father" (62). Given this conclusion, there may be some who – already so persuaded – find this book substantially redundant or simply irrelevant. The fact that it is written out of a specific milieu and addresses a specific issue limits it somewhat, given the assumptions that underlie so much of its discussion (for example, the different British social, political, religious and cultural perspectives – class? Anglicanism? – simply find no equivalent here). For all that, many of the questions raised and issues addressed need always to be considered, and for some already rightly persuaded, the authors' sensitive and carefully-qualified acknowledgement of their opponents' concerns make us ask whether or not, in embracing a particular notion, we may have missed other elements of the life of the church in the world. With plenty of insightful exegesis to support their assertions, attempts to define key terms, and helpful applications (especially to those still wrestling with these questions), there is much here to commend. Some up-front discussion and statement of the ecclesiological and eschatological perspectives and categories that so influence such discussions might have helped. Overall, those enmeshed in this debate as it is being worked out in 21st century America ought to read this book; those outside this sphere might find it a helpful prompt and reminder, but it will not be essential.
Review: "Practicing Affirmation"
Practicing Affirmation: God-Centered Praise of Those Who Are Not God
Sam Crabtree
Crossway, 2011, 176pp., paperback, $14.99
Engaging critically with a book about affirmation is damned to appear churlish by its very nature. So, with little hope of seeming to be anything but a curmudgeon, off I trundle, hoping that my appreciation of the book will come through alongside any questions and concerns. And I do appreciate the book, because I have a constitutional inclination to consider what is still to be done rather than what has been done, and this is a helpful reminder of the rightness and value of affirming what there is of the image of God, in the best sense, in his creatures, both in terms of common and saving grace. Crabtree spends much of the first and quite lengthy chapter trying to demonstrate the Scriptural warrant his thesis – which I found instructive without being compelling, given the weight he assigns to this topic – with a fair amount of space demonstrating its compatibility with the distinctives of John Piper's perspective. He moves on to address the simplicity and complexity of his proposition, before considering such matters as assumptions, mistakes, and correction (with what seems to be a fair amount of padding), closing with 100 (to me, sometimes cheesy) "affirmation ideas." Again, while there is much to commend, I wonder if there may be more of character and culture here than Scripture: different people respond differently to affirmation and correction, and – while all need to be aware of the implications of overdoing either – I recall not only my own appreciation for the transparency and openness of American friends, but also their professed approval for the British capacity for straightforwardness and bluntness. All in all, I would wish to affirm this book and learn from it without endorsing its absolutism on the topic.
Review: "Matthew Henry"
Matthew Henry (Bitesize Biographies)
Philip H. Eveson
Evangelical Press, 2012, 124pp., paperback, £5.99
As an immediate heir of the Puritans, Matthew Henry ministered during a period often overlooked. Contending against persecutions from opponents of Christianity, assaults against truth within and without the church, and the frailties of his own humanity, Henry navigated a straight and steady course. For the first twelve chapters of this book, the author concentrates on the data, communicating his subject's life cogently, setting him in his context and tracing his trajectory through the years. Pastoral asides and historical insights are sown sparingly but helpfully into the narrative. The thirteenth chapter on Henry's legacy and the brief conclusion develop certain observations and applications more fully but still pithily. We learn of his battles against childhood ill-health, his difficulties obtaining the kind of education that would enable him to serve God in his generation, his family circumstances and sorrows, his faithful ministry in Chester and then in London, his wider investment in the church of his day, and his developing writing opportunities, including the justly-famous commentary. There is not space in a volume of this size to develop themes and issues, but Henry's gracious personality shines through at sometimes unexpected moments. It is good to have such a straightforward view of the life of this servant of Christ.
Review: "What Does God Want of Us Anyway?"
What Does God Want of Us Anyway? A Quick Overview of the Whole Bible
Mark Dever
Crossway (IX Marks), 2010, 128pp., small case, $12.99 / £8.99
This little book draws together three chapters from longer overviews of both Old and New Testaments by the same author, all three having their origin in sermons. I confess to a being a little nonplussed by the title, which seems to have remote connection to the contents. The first section provides a panoramic view of the whole Bible, with the latter two taking up the identified elements for a marginally deeper view of the Old and then the New Testament. The emphases lie on God's purposes, holiness and promises, the latter blossoming into promises relating to a Redeemer, a relationship, and a renewal. Each section has its own study questions. This is a high-speed journey through a blurred landscape, with many major landmarks briefly swimming into focus before disappearing quickly. It is helpful in identifying some of the driving forces of the Biblical narrative as a whole, and the particular themes that recur. As a resource, it might be useful for those who have not got 'the big picture' or who need some general sense of where they are heading and what they are looking for as they read the Bible through.
Review: "A Long Line of Godly Men (Volume 2, AD100 – 1564): Pillars of Grace"
A Long Line of Godly Men (Volume 2, AD100 – 1564): Pillars of Grace
Steven J. Lawson
Reformation Trust, 2011, 543pp., hardback, $28.00
Volume One (Foundations) in this series concentrated on the doctrines of sovereign grace as displayed through the entirety of the Bible. This volume (Pillars) picks up the threads in the days of the (post-)apostolic church and traces it forward into the sixteenth century. The aim and approach are simple: to demonstrate the continuity of the teaching of the doctrines of grace through the history of the church. To this end, our author is deliberately selective, identifying a series of figures who – despite some particular aberrations at certain points – nevertheless upheld gospel truth in some form and to some degree. Different figures receive differing degrees of concentration and emphasis, and their weaknesses and errors are not overlooked, but the point is to show the light shining, and shining increasingly brightly as we march toward the Reformation. Each figure is put in context, then we are given a brief biography, an outline of key writings, a review of theology, a concluding assessment, and a page of study questions. In reading, it stands out that the theme of double predestination (specifically, reprobation) receives sufficient attention (given that it is not often addressed in works of this kind) as to almost feel like an emphasis. Taking into account how easy it is to mishandle the issue, this is worth noting. Written with warmth and pastoral insight, all-in-all this is a fascinating volume dealing with a profitable theme in stimulating fashion: here Ignatius, Irenaeus, Athanasius, Ambrose, Isidore, Gottschalk, Bradwardine, Hus, Tyndale and Calvin – with others – rub shoulders, each more or less preaching the wonders of redeeming grace. In considering that theme through the ages of the church, this is a grand resource.


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Caroline Wozniacki started the year with a bang and started her Sydney tournament with a 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 win over Julia Goerges. After her win, photos managed to snap some close-ups of the gorgeous engagement ring from new fiancé Rory McIlroy as she spoke to the announcer and signed autographs after.
In press, Caro revealed that Rory's a little old fashioned:
"He had asked my parents for permission, like traditional, which was great. Yeah, I was very happy. They were very happy for me, and his parents as well and everyone around us. So it's a special moment, a special time in our lives. It's amazing to have everything set in the personal life and we can really focus on our games and the year ahead of us in the sport, which we're both looking very much forward to," she said.
She didn't wear the ring during her match but if I were her, I'd never want to take it off!
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Roseville rips and Woodcreek nips in youth football finals
Parker Henry took a handoff and ran up the middle 58 yards for a touchdown on the second play of the game, and Roseville went on to defeat Antelope 32-0 in the inaugural Sierra Valley USA Junior Pee Wee championship game Saturday at Roseville High School.
The Junior Tigers (8-2) led 18-0 at halftime and tacked on two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to avenge a 26-0 loss to the top-seeded Titans (8-1) in week two.
"We were hoping it would come down to them and us for this game. I believed we prepared our boys as best we could for this game," Roseville coach Dave Sorgman said. "We challenged them, and they delivered."
Henry ran 49 yards for a touchdown on Roseville's next possession against an Antelope defense that went into the game having allowed 14 points all season.
Henry added scoring runs of 40 and two yards en route to 264 yards, his first 200-yard effort and seventh game in a row with more than 100 yards.
On defense, David Chambers stripped the ball from an Antelope receiver, and Greg Nichols ended the Titans' final possession with a late interception.
Alex Rodriguez led Roseville with nine tackles. Colten Lieburn made seven tackles, Henry six and Christian Cornes four. They combined for eight tackles behind the line of scrimmage.
"I have been coaching for almost 15 years, and I would have to say, pound for pound, this is the best group of athletes I have ever seen," Sorgman said.
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Woodcreek 8, Cosumnes Oaks 6 — Carson March ran 55 yards for a touchdown, and Connor Maurizzio added the two-point conversion kick to help the Junior Timberwolves win the Sierra Football & Cheer Division II Pee Wee championship game at Cosumnes Oaks in Elk Grove.
Woodcreek (6-4) blanked the Wolfpack (5-5) until the fourth quarter, but Cosumnes Oaks couldn't convert its extra point.
March gained 93 yards in nine carries, and Isaiah Ajayi carried nine times for 55 yards.
Ajayi had nine assisted tackles, three solo stops and one of the Timberwolves' seven sacks. Carlos German had six assisted tackles, two solo tackles, a forced fumble and a half sack. Teague Dilbeck totaled seven tackles, including four solo, Armando Angulo had five tackles and 1½ sacks, Ethan Mulhern had seven tackles, and Kyle Mills and Sean Wilton each had three assisted tackles and a sack. Kody Tagert had two sacks.


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I am 75 years old and have been drinking coffee for 55 of those years. I learned to drink it black in the Navy and still prefer it that way today. I started drinking Peet's Major Dickason's Blend in 2001 and have enjoyed a couple of cups every morning since. Keep up the good work. We live on the California coast about 90 miles south of the Oregon border. I wish we had a coffee shop nearby so I could pop in and grab a latte once in a while.
Definitely the best coffee in the market, I have tried many others and no one has the full flavor without the bitter, and peet's does. I become a loyal suscription customer ever since.
So I've tried a lot of coffee. Been a loyal starbucks customer for years. I usually get the Cafe Americano because its their strongest drink. I was at work one day and i went into the break room to make some coffee, usually theres some form of k-cup coffee, Dunkin Donuts or the Bob Marley Coffee, someone bought the Peets Major Dickasons Blend K-Cups. I thought I'd give it a try. Holy Shitaki Mushrooms! this coffee woke me up and kept me going more than the Cafe Americano ever did. And to mention the Americano is an espresso drink and the Dickason blend is coffee. Bravo Peets, i have been hooked on this blend now.
Bought on sale. Never looked back.
Saw Peet's at Staples of all places. Didn't know about it but bought and am I happy with it. Wonderful full flavor. Best I have ever "brewed"!
If there's one thing I miss about living in San Diego it's being able to pop around the corner to Peets for a fix. Major Dickason's is an absolutely perfect blend. It's very full bodied, not at all bitter, has complex flavor, and is absolutely delicious. If Peets ever decides to open a shop here in the deep, rural Appalachian mountains I'll be the first in line. Until then I'm grateful every time my freshly roasted online subscription order arrives.
My wife purchased this in October. We love it !!!
We will be purchasing more.... NIce and dark
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Major Dickason's is truly the most consistently wonderful among the widely-available coffees in the US. Peet's understands the difference between "fully roasted" vs. "burned"--a distinction that Starbucks clearly does not appreciate--and this blend illustrates that perfectly. Major Dickason's can even compete with specialty single-bean ristrettos, and outshines all other blends I've tried. Lush crema on top of the french press, intense full body but never bitter, delicious brewed cold or hot--it's an all-around winner.
Major Dickason's was first given to me as a gift from my brother-in-law who lived in San Francisco. We found it to be the best ever! We cannot drink any other coffee! Better than Starbucks! Cosco in our area does not carry it! We still look forward to the Peet's coffee as a gift!
Fantastic coffee!
A everyday morning ritual at my house , I have a insta- hot water tap and I brew my Peet's every morning in the french press . I have tried everything and my Major Dickason's Blend simply can't be beat. That chocolaty head on it as it comes out of the press and a touch of Half n Half is coffee Perfection.
My wife and I had been enjoying Peet's coffees purchased at the Wegman's supermarket in Johnson City, NY, for a few years when I finally read the package and saw the reference to Berkeley in the '60s. This triggered memories since, in 1966, I was a grad student at Cal Berkeley and renting the rear half of a house on Oxford street. We began to smell roasting coffee every few days, so sought the source and found Mr. Peet's newly-opened store, two or three blocks away. I remember walking in just as the roaster was being emptied and the operator (Himself, I'm sure) remarked that he liked to give it a good hard roast. He certainly did! Thereafter, we drank great coffee - until graduation and employment took us to across the country. Thanks to Peet's expansion and distribution, we are doing so again, mostly Major Dickason's. Thank You!
Looking for a special occasion coffee blend today and ran across major Dickason's blend. Have never even considered Peet's coffee before as the Seattle brands are more prevalent where i shop. Today I found inventory low of those other brands so chose Peet's to give a try. I am very surprised! Makes one mighty fine iced mocha. Rich and full of flavor, it blends well with Almond Milk and unsweetened chocolate (I am diabetic). As of this moment I am a Peet's fan.
I just tried Pee'ts Coffee AND Major Dickason's blend for the first time. I was worried that I would not get a great expresso with crema, but I did! Thank you!
Being an uneducated coffee person, I met Peets thru my girlfriend (now wife) who was a Peets only coffee person that had just moved from S.F. to Florida. According to her, "Peets, now that's real coffee" So I am now married (22 years) to both her and Peets So glad we can now purchase it at 2 local grocery chains and when visiting Florida, at Walmart!
It took me about seven years to master my own blend that is made for me in Austin, Texas....I didn't think I would ever find a commercial blend as good but I believe Major Dickason's has nailed it. Congratulations!
Been drinking Peet's since my North Berkeley days in the late 60's. I even knew Major Dickason's granddaughter, Troy, when I went to college in Turlock and she lived in a trailer nearby with her baby. This was my favorite coffee. I have to say, it's still pretty good, but not surprisingly, mass production hasn't improved it.
I was trying to find a good coffee that would complete with Starbucks Casi Cielo blend which is their only drinkable coffee and only available for about six weeks a year. I had heard rave reivews about Peet's but being in the Midwest, it was only pipe dream. Our local grocer recently started carrying it and today I purchased my first bag of Major Dickason's Blend. Damn you Starbucks and your stingy offerings of drinkable coffee for only six weeks a year. Peet's has me for life!
All I have you been all my ofcan say is Wow! Major Dickason, where been all my life?
I am a complete coffee fanatic, and grew up in WA, where coffee was always a big part of life :) I have been drinking all sorts of coffee since I was 16, I'm now almost 40, and I FINALLY found a home-brewable coffee I am crazy in love with. Major Dickason is the only one for me :)
Quick description: Full-bodied, yes, with chocolatey-awesome undertones (though there's no chocolate added as far as I know). A nice deep dark coffee that retains an incredible smoothness.
I've tried many coffees and this is by far the best from any coffee company. Espresso with this blend is wonderful. It's never bitter, always smooth and full of flavor.
Wasted a lot of time drinking mediocre coffee until 2012 when I decided to try Major Dickason's Blend( whole beans). Ground and French Pressed, I challenge anyone in the coffee audience or coffee business to tell me what has better deep saisfying rich flavor of coffee than this! Starbuck's has nothing that compares!!!
I like to try different brands of coffee and this past weekend I came across this blend on the shelf. Long story short,,,I love it! full bodied flavor without the acidic stomach after taste. Perfectection from Peets
I just purchased a bag of Dickason's blend and I'm amazed at how accurate the description concerning Body and Liveliness has turned out to be. I use both more beans at a finer grind than is standard. This help me get the rich, full body that I require. However, what is best about this particular roast is that it doesn't turn highly acidic as some other dark roasts(i.e.French, Espresso) and remains balanced.
So bravo to Peets for not only developing a roast that is the best chain-store drip-coffee, but makes one of the best cups I've ever made at home.
When I first moved to Berkeley in 1980, I discovered that I was fortunate enough to live a block away from the original Peet's on the corner of Vine and Walnut Sts. My morning ritual was rapidly established: Grab my mug, get the paper and follow the nose towards the freshly roasting aroma that wafted through the air to get to that tasty, dark and rich deliciousness offered by good friends.
Having tried many a coffee and various blends from around the world, I always tend to gravitate back to my all time favorite: Major Dickason's. Do not make a change to this masterpiece...
This has been my favorite coffee since 1984 when I moved to the Haight Ashbury. My roommate told me that's all we were allowed to brew in the apartment. Once I tried it, I wholeheartedly agreed. One of the very best blends anywhere from any roaster: strong, complex, and rich without being bitter.
Somehow full-bodied but mellow, powerful but not bitter,
just right whether I have it ground for drip or our french press…
a treasure, and an 'enhancer' whenever we have it!
I first tried this this coffee at the Rose st. shop in Berkeley back in the mid 70's. There were crowds of regulars hanging on all four corners outside every morning and Peet was working in the back of the shop, usually roasting. I couldn't believe that coffee- it was so strong and full of flavor so it was quite a novelty and quickly became an addiction to many including myself. And it became a local legend-people would say " You've got to try this coffee!".
My sister send me a lb of this coffee and I must say I have not tasted a better full bodied coffee. I usually dont buy coffee from commercial chains and look for local roasters but I have to admit this one is just amazingly aromatic and deep.
My first exposure to Peet's Coffee came when our grocery store promoted Peet's Christmas blend several years ago. Once the Christmas Blend was gone, I tried the Major Dickason's and was hooked. I have tried other Peet's coffees, but keep going back to the Major. Keep it up Peet's, don't change a thing.
Complex, full bodied and fantastic flavor, Starbucks has nothing on this blend! I was in Martha's Vineyard, last week shopping for groceries and saw Major Dickason's Blend on the shelf and decided it was time to try other coffees and I am so glad I did. This will be my coffee for a long time to come. I look forward to waking up to this coffee every day. Phenomenal when made in French Press. Peet you better not discontinue this blend!
My first training task when I went to work for a small software company was how to make the coffee for the office. The only acceptable starting material was Major Dickason's. It has been my #1 choice since then and is the "house Blend" at my house :-)
Switched from my favorite coffee brand to Peet's b/c of the company's socially responsible mindset and FELL IN LOVE with this blend. So good that I actually eat the beans straight out of the bag with dark chocolate (never done that before and I know it sounds crazy - just trust me) and will be making them into dark chocolate espresso beans. Amazing.
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heat 13 oz filtered water to 195 degrees
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I'm a newbie to Peet's ...but have been a coffee drinker since my Italian Grandmother would allow my sister and I an occasional shot of espresso as kids 25+ years ago!
My husband and I WERE Starbucks addicts and were drinking up to three Venti Americanos daily...sometimes with extra shots (the largest size with up to 6 espresso shots). When I REALLY looked at our bank account, I was appalled that we were spending the same amount on Sbucks as some people pay for rent! We HAD to limit ourselves, but coffee at home just wasn't as good. Until my hubby asked if I'd ever tried Peet's....
I was open to anything to get an excellent cup of coffee at home...and so we purchased a whole bean bag of Major Dickenson's, used our club store's grinder and brewed a pot at home. DELICIOUS!! Love at first sip!!
We do tend to go through a lot of Peet's...a 1lb bag lasts us a day or two, but we fill the filter to the top for ten cups! Lol We have a 3 minute brewer by Bunn, so I don't know if this affects the amount of coffee we use---but it doesn't matter to me. I PREFER coffee at home, now!! I've actually lost my cravings for Sbucks!!! An Anericano doesn't compare to the perfection of Major Dickenson's right in my own kitchen. Never thought I could enjoy the taste of coffee at home again!
It's rich, smooth, balanced--just 100% PERFECTION!!
I can't believe I've missed out on such wonderful coffee all my life!! I wasn't able to mock my Grandma's espresso---but that's okay, now! Major Dickenson's is a keeper!! The Italian & Sumatra are good, too..not as big on French Toast, just a little tangy to me---but I am now a Pete's drinker for life! We usually buy ground and it's delicious!! Thanks for making THE best coffee!!
I like Major Dickasons and drink it as a change of pace to my favorite standby, Mocha Java.
I would have to comment that the current version of Major Dickason's is nothing like the original version...The original version had a high percentage of Jamaica Blue Mountain (I seem to remember Mr. Pete saying that it was 33% JBM). Nowadays, the Jamaican coffee is far to precious and rare to include in a blend sold year round for a reasonable price.
I have been drinking Peet's since 1972 when I lived in Berkeley. When I moved out of town in the mid "70s, I became one of Peets first mail order customers. At that time, they would send the cofee without payment and wait for your check before sending your next order. If you didn't pay, they wouldn't send your next order. I took out my first credit card and set up a standing order just to make sure that I didn't forget to pay in time to get my next order.
I traveled to Berkley CA area to visit with family. I woke up each and every morning and walked to the local Peets Coffee store for a delicious cup of coffee something I can't do in my home town. I purchased two pounds of coffee to take home with me. The day I was to travel home I made a quick stop at an outlet mall just to come out and find the windows broken and my luggage and my Peets Coffee stolen. I told the Police officer I was upset about camera and other stolen items but I was mad as hell about my missing 2 lbs of Peets coffee. Thanks for making such delicious coffee.
I love cofee - good coffee , that is. Picked up a bag of Dickason's last Christmas on a whim and I've been hooked ever since. Have gifted it to my children and sister/brother-in- law; they''re crazy about it, too. I'm a long time fan of African coffees and the Uzuri doesn't disappoint either. Choosing between the two blends isn't possible. Both blends are robust without being too acidic. I drink my coffee black and again, both blends are incredibly smooth and satisfying. I''ll be a Peet's girl for life!
While I love all of Peet's coffees, this is usually my go-to when ordering. It is luscious and rich, and I never tire of it. I give this coffee as a gift frequently, and even have it shipped to my friends in Sydney, Australia, who are very choosy about their coffee (and make it on huge professional espresso machines in their home and office).
I have been drinking Peets since 1999 back in high school. I was introduced to Major Dickensons after walking into a Peets telling them of the strong coffee I had on my trip to Europe. When the barista brewed me Major Dickensons I was begging for more it was that good. I love the full body and taste of the coffee. Its not so bitter that its going to leave that coffee aftertaste. If you add milk to your coffee you are ruining it so please don't add anything except cinnamon to bring out other flavors. Major D''s is the "go to" brand and whenever I fly I make sure to bring my portable French Press with Major D's blend and have the flight attendant fill it up with hot water. When I'm at a hotel without a Peet's I still get my fix but as other Peetnicks like myself use Major D's as a benchmark. Hey its not Peets quality I said to a barista at this funky coffee shop. He did not know what I
This is the only coffee I drink, and I drink it black and strong. I've tried all the "cheapie" brands, but none of them taste very good and they make me sick as well. I'll never go back to them!
I judge all coffees by Major D and I attempt to never catch myself out of a supply of Maj D. Occasionally I will try a bag of a reserve or special blend and even gift special blends to my son. My son has asked that if I am going to gift him Peets coffee just make it Maj D. I'm a long time Peetnik and proud of it and I drink Maj D.
This coffee is the ultimate in morning bliss! I was introduced to Peet's by a co-worker who grew up in Berkeley. That was in 1995 and I have not stopped drinking Peets since then. If you love a very smooth, but rich cup of coffee first thing in the morning, this is the dream cup. I have tried most of Peets coffee, but this is my ideal. I have a pretty refined palate for coffee and know what I love. This is the one I bring for those who have not tried Peets (hint: and the decaf is the same great taste, minus the caffeine).
I am absolutely happy with this product. It is quite strong, I brewed in my chemex but it doesn't make it bitter. In my experience many good strong flavored coffees are acidic and bitter. This one however is really good. It is the first time I have tried Peet's as I don't know of any here and I bought it at the grocery store. Now I am wishing you would open some stores near me!
This is my favorite coffee. The taste has a wonderful smooth, roasty flavor but balances and offers chocolatey sweet, fruity tones too. And finishes nice and velvety to boot. Bag after bag I find these beans to be at the peak of roasting perfection in my opinion.
I went to Peet's looking for an espresso only blend, but the barista suggested the Major because of it's balance. Wow. Totally impressed! Very smooth, chocolatey with an almond finish - this makes seriously great espresso!
After reading the reviews here I went out and bought a bag immediately. I usually only get whole bean coffees but that wasn't available si I settled for ground ones. I made one cup last night after dinner so I could drink it while watching tv. I love this stuff so much!!! It''s absolutely delicious. There's no acid taste at all (I absolutely hate acidic coffee). The coffee taste came through the milk and coffee sugar I added to the coffee even though I only used 1 spoon of coffee to 6oz of water. Thanks Peet's for providing such a beautiful coffee. I will continue to look fir the whole bean version here; if I can't find it I am gonna order a bunch before I go to San Francisci in July!
I had my first cup of Major D Blend in 1978 when I moved to Berkeley for grad school. I had never heard of Peet's and quickly made it my morning habit. I have never purchased anything else since then. This is absolutely the best coffee I have ever had and I have tried a lot of blends. I will always come back to this. I miss living within walking distance of a Peet's store. We just don't have them near where I live but I get to enjoy Peet's every December when I visit the Bay area again. Thank you for all the years of wonderful coffee memories!
I used to skate up to the Walnut Square store in Berkeley from Ashby Ave for a cup of Peet's. That's a few miles for a cup of Joe. I don't know what it was called back then but we just asked for a cup of High Test. Best part of my day. Since then, I discovered that Peet's was selling in grocery stores here, a few years back. I freaked out after living in Santa Fe so long without Peet's. We found "The Major" when we were watching Tour de France. Lance Armstrong was asked by a French reporter in his hotel room, "What helps you make it through your day of cycling?" He held up a bag of Major Dickasons and said? Major Dickasons, that's it, that's the secret!". Major Dickasons is the coffee we've been drinking ever since. Yum!
I was converted over to Peet's coffee two years ago by my daughter-in-law and she sends me regular shipments to make sure I always have plenty of Peet's around to enjoy. Thanks for a great coffee.
I LOVE Major Dickason's Blend. I love almost all of Peet's coffees but major D's is my favorite. . . . it is less Earthy than the African blends and it is full body and well balanced. My multiple Sclerosis allows me to enjoy as much coffee as I like and this one is my choice!! Whether it is Decaf or regular, I love it for it's full. rich flavor, it is hands down the best choice. It is the BEST
We've heard about your coffee and finally ordered a pound of Major Dickason'' Blend. I have just had my first cup and it is the best coffee that I've ever tasted. It's a perfect blend. I know we'll be getting more.
I have blended my own bean concoctions for many years and this is by far incredibly superior to anything I have ever tried. Thank you for making my mornings so enjoyable. This blend is absolutely perfect!
my brother introduced me to your coffee, and i think i will forever be a peets girl! your coffee makes my mornings wonderful! thanks so much for your commitment to making such a great coffee!!! :)
I love bold rich flavored coffee. These days anywhere you go to breakfast or dinner, it''s a watery, tea looking, tasteless brew. Since I found Major D's Blend, I make my own Half Caff Brew and I'll never go back. My biggest problem is that my grocery stores don't carry Major D's regularly. So, I'm ordering my own stock. Keep the Major D brew blend coming. I'm turning on lots of friends and family to the wonderful full taste of this complex roast.
This is my favorite regularly available coffee. It is smooth, flavorful, rich, and complex. I just really love it. It is also very friendly to my stomach. My Mom has recently started Chemo Therapy. I was visiting her, and she mentioned that she was not able to drink coffee, as hers was causiing her stomach distress. On a hunch, I bought her a bag of Major Dickason''s. When I opened the bag, she said it smelled wonderful. She decided to go ahead and give it a try, as she was really missing her coffee. She loved it, and couldn''t believe how good it was, and that is settled her nausea. Who knows what is going on here, but it is really a godsend. I am now committed to making sure she always has some in the pantry. Thank you, Peet''s!
This is by far and away the best coffee made. I have converted my office over to this, my parents over and I buy it for gifts for holidays.
My husband and I went on a coffee hunting tour after watchin a tv program on how to make the "perfect" cup of coffee. We went to local specialty stores in Seattle, tried every kind off the shelf...and finally landed on Major Dickason's Blend (because we loved the name!) We never thought that would become OUR coffee. But after just a couple pots and a few adjustments to our coffee/water ratio, we became beleivers! Major Dickason's Blend is the most robust yet smooth mellow flavor of any coffee we''ve tried. And, being from Seattle, you can imagine, we've tried a lot! Our favorite technique for making the perfect cup is to use a vacuum press. We've never gone back. Thanks Peet's!! This is the one we purchased. http://www.northwestglass.com/yama-tabletop-siphon-with-butane-burner-p-547.html
I love your coffee. I'm an old sailor and if I like your coffee it has to be great. I saw it in the base commisary last month and figured I try it. (Whole Bean). I must say it's the best I;ve had. Keep it coming and larger bags please. All I've had is Major Dickason but I'd imaine the rest of your products are great too! Keep up the good work!
I''ve been ordering Peet's Kenya on a monthly basis for the last 12-years. Recently I decided to "mix things up" and order a variety. My last shipment included Blend 101, Garuda and Major Dickason's. This is my first taste of the Major and I have to tell you I am impressed. Kenya is a real tough act to follow, but the Major has become the new headliner of my monthly shipment!!
I stumbled upon Peet''s Major Dickason's last fall simply by chance when a cart downtown was selling it, and to this day I have never had coffee so abundantly full-bodied in flavour. What essentially drew me in was the brilliant, rich scent of this blend hanging in the air, and after I had finished my first drink I went back to that cart and bought another one. I was madly in love after that and have been hooked on Peet''s since because I firmly believe that it is superior in both richness in taste and in roasting technic when compared to everything else I've tried. Ultimately, having just moved out on my own at 22, I know I have found the coffee that will fill my place every morning and I can't wait to share it with my family. Thank you, Peet's!
Brewed my first ever cup of Peet's and for my first I used Major Dickason's blend. I use an espresso maker and I was very surprised to find out how good it was. I bought it at the store not knowing anything about the coffee or about Peet's. Gotta go, time for another cup. Cheers
My wife and I have been drinking Major D''s for a few years now, grinding at home on a daily basis. Great flavor, never gives us heartburn like some "Household names" have affected us. Thanks Peet''s for many mornings of Awesome coffee!
This is love at first sip! First time order from Peet's and I am a believer. We've been grinding beans since 1974 using beans from a variety of sources. This is now our HG coffee and roaster. Love love this blend. It's everything a great cup of coffee should be.
I had read a review indicating that this was the "best coffee" the reviewer had ever tasted, and the Technivorm the best coffee maker. He was right about both. I am now a Peetnik with recurring deliveries of the Major. Sorry, but the supermarket version (especially pre-ground) is never as fresh, aromatic, or good. I''m like a kid in a candy shop when i stop by Peets when visiting my sister in Lexington. I'm always trying other blends and varieties of coffee from Peets as well as any coffee shop with fresh beans, especially when on vacation. We have a nice store in town that has two blends I also love. But even the best of the best earns my usual rating- "It''s good, but it''s not Peets." Specifically, it''s not Major Dickasons Blend- the best of Peets, the best of anywhere. No matter how much you spend! (They make it and all coffee too strong in the store- and I like it strong. Don''t go by that!
Love it! I used to purchase my coffee beans from another name brand source, however, their product quality has totally tanked yet their prices continue to rise. So..I saw Peet's across the way in my outdoor mall & remembered having a fabulous cup of Maj. Dickason's a while back...well enough said; I'm now a loyal fan! Thank you for great, quality coffee :)
I can't believe I've been reading reviews of "Major Dick's" and no one has commented on the fantastic aroma. I usually grind my beans at home, but my grinder was on the fritz and I ground my beans in the store. While on line at the local supermarket everyone on line was commenting on the delicious coffee aroma. I don't know how you can consistently blend and roast such great flavor and AROMA.
I'm on a limited income but have always purchased "good coffee" of another well-known brand. I bought Major D at the grocers last night and am sold! It is full of flavor with absolutely no bitter after taste. I'm on my 2nd cup...just can't get enough!
This is by far the best cup of coffee I have ever had! The taste is dark and full ,yet very smooth , very rich and complex. Ihave already moved up my next recurring delivery to try your decaf coffee's! I am very glad I took the chance and ordered your coffee without ever tasting it . Will definitely be a loyal customer as long as Peet's keeps making quality coffee! Thank you
I'm a newbie to specialty coffee, but a coffee lover all my life. I had an OH WOW moment drinking Major Dickason''s. I had recently finished some oldish market-bought stuff (grind-your-own, a darker roast), and when I did the Major (my first Peets offering), it was like my mouth filled up with flowers and candy. I normally put sugar in my coffee, but NO MORE!
This is my husband's favorite coffee! He does a lot of traveling for his job and has the opportunity to visit a lot of coffee shops. However, in spite of that, his favorite coffee is still Major Dickason's. After moving from the Bay Area nearly 8 years ago, he missed this coffee so much that I ended up going to Peet's website and discovered that I could order online. I've been getting a recurring shipment ever since and now my husband is never without his favorite coffee. Thank you Peet's!
AWESOME!!! need not say more after trying every kcup you can think of i always come back to Peets Major Dickasons forgive me Peets for trying something else<<>> richard eissler
After a week of business traveling, my wife greeted me the following morning with coffee in bed. I enjoy good coffee, but that morning I really enjoyed it. There was no sugar added but it almost tasted slightly sweet. The after taste was not bitter, but the flavor was robust. So essentially, after a week of ordinary restaurant and hotel coffee it was nice to come home to the luxury of my Peet's coffee; especially the Major Dickinson's Blend.
I recently visited my sister in San Francisco and she introduced me to Peet's Coffee. She raved about this being the best coffee she has ever had and she was right. I am an avid coffee drinker and I can honestly say that I have never had a better tasting cup of coffee. I had to bring a pound of Major Dickason's Blend home with me. I plan to visit your website often. I would love to see your stores in the Rochester area. Thank you and Happy Holidays. Sincerely, Peggy Decker Rochester, New York
Absolutely the best coffee I have ever had. Too bad I cant get it locally. Its worth the wait though.
When SB opened their very first store on the Seattle waterfront I realized that there there was an alternative to the weak, bitter offerings previously available in cans. After purchasing my first Major Dickason I Wondered why I wasted all those years on SB. If I can't find Maj.D. in a store - I find another store!
While the initial taste of Major Dickason's is pleasant, I find that the aftertaste is not as welcome. It is a rich flavor coffee with a nice smoky overtone. Given the many "bad tasting" coffees available, this coffee ranks well above average, but I don't believe it ranks as my favorite.
A friend introduced me to the Peet's main store in Berkeley when I entered The Graduate Theological Union. The coffee was fabulous; I went to that store every day for one solid month! Now I live in Japan, but continue to worship at the temple of Peet's through air mail delivery. My first order was received six (6!) days after I placed it. Now, that is fast. My best wishes to all the Peet's Berkeley staff and visitors. Hats off to the Major! As we say in Japan, "Kampai!"
I was a big Barnie's fan, but a coworker recommended Peet's and referred me to your website. It is hands-down the best coffee I''ve ever tasted! I was so impressed that they roast my beans the morning after I place my order and ship it that same afternoon, making it the freshest coffee I've ever purchased. My favorites are the Sumatra and Major Dickason's Blend. Normally I''m not so fond of blends (too weak for my taste), but the MD Blend has got to be the smoothest, most flavorful coffee ever. From now on, it's only Peet's for this coffee fan!
It's a toss up which is my favorite - Major Dickinson's or Aged Sumatra. Since I can't decide... I drink both! I was at the grand opening of the first Peet's store on Walnut Street in Berkeley. Peet's is real coffee for real coffee drinkers.
It's Peet's most famous blend for a reason. It is the coffee that I judge all other coffees by with Major Dickason being at the top. I only order other blends so when I drink it again, I say, "ahhhhhhhhhh".
What have we here... twittering high notes of African beans, delicate and playful as the flutes and oboes? Do we have the warm midsection of the Latin Americans embracing as would the french horns and tombones ? And (oh my), there, underneath it all is the resounding basso of the Indonesian coffees, reassuring and solid as the noble basoon.The angel trumpets pierce the pallet with clear strong notes.The timpani drums thunderously propel us toward the bottom of the cup. The cymbals crash. What do we have here? We have a symphony.
My husband often makes fun of me because I take my coffee so seriously. Well, we coffee lovers understand one other and appreciate excellent coffee when we taste it. I've been in love with Peet's coffee ever since I had my first cup in Berkeley in 1999. It is some of the finest coffee on earth. My personal favorite is "Major D's" blend, but other blends come close to tying it. Thank you, Peet's, for providing such high-quality coffee AND respecting the environment as well. You are a one of a kind!
I'd been on the hunt for superb coffee for ten years until by chance, I came across Peet's MD blend at a local market where I reside. My taste buds danced when I drank it, for it's robustly smooth taste is better than any of it's competitor brands. I use MD to make a superb espresso using my Bialetti stove top maker, and now find friends making any excuse to come and visit over a cup of joe...; Peet's, I''m a fan!!!
For years, I had been trying to find the perfect coffee. A coffee that is rich and smooth. A coffee with a mild acidity but with a bright quality that I enjoy. And I finally did it! Major Dickason's is it! Whatever types of coffee are blended to make unique brew is what I have always been looking for! I love you Major D!
This is quite possibly the best coffee blend ever made! At least half of my regular shipment is Major D. It has a level of complexity that makes it an ideal "get moving" coffee, but also can be savored as a lazier weekend coffee. The balanced acidity, paired with the very full body is perfect. It works just as well in my Presspot, my stove top espresso maker and my drip coffee maker! My wife and I truly enjoy this blend.
This is quite possibly the most delicious, bold blend I've ever had. Don't let the word ''bold'' fool you; the taste is so smooth you''ll wonder why you ever drank $''bucks in the first place! I love this coffee - it''s one of the reasons I became a Peetnik!
I am an avid fan of espresso based drinks. I regularly make lattes at home in my Super Automatic Espresso machine. I've used a myriad of coffees from the biggest names, and some of the smallest names including small roasters with freshly roasted beans. However, nothing has ever came close to what I am experiencing from fresh roasted Major Dickason's Blend. This is one of the greatest treats one could ever give themselves. My favorite drink is two shots of espresso in a 16 ounce cup, nonfat steamed milk, and two sweet and low, and the taste in the cup and the aroma in my home from this fresh batch of Major Dickason's is something I will never forget. Tonight I experienced the best latte I have ever had, better than anything I''''ve made before and better than any drink I have ever gotten in a store. Thank you Peet's, and thank you Major Dickason. I've finally found the ultimate blend.
Over many years of being a loyal fan of all Peet's coffees, I found myself gravitating to one blend: Major D. Brewed dark, it's silky, smooth and rich, with an almost smokey flavor. For me, Major D. is the only thing on Earth that really counts as "coffee" any more. Which means I take beans with me when I travel. Even to Europe.
I have just recently began to try and enjoy various dark roasted coffees, I previously (and still do) enjoy flavored. I have tried a few before Major Dickason's that were all just ok. I had never heard of Peet's until i read an online review of a coffeemaker i plan on purchasing. In the review, the reviewer mentioned that they were using their favorite coffee to ensure that the coffee maker had the best coffee to review, They used Peet's French Roast. This caused me to remember that my grocery store had recently began carrying Peet's. As I ran out of the dark roast I had been using, I decided to try out Peet's. I decided on Major Dickason's simply because of the eye-catching name. This is the best dark roasted coffee I have ever had. (This is from an old, cheap drip coffee maker) I can't wait to try it in my new coffee maker when I get it and in my stovetop espresso maker. I also plan o
I, like many other reviewers, am a devout "coffee snob" who has been a faithful Peetnik for many years (where else could we go but Peets?). Major Dickason's Blend is one of the best blends of coffee I have ever brewed or tasted. Coarsely ground and brewed for three minutes in a coffee press--can't beat it. The aroma alone gives away its complexity. Then sip it, and it is almost as if the coffee is playing a game with you. It is full and smooth to begin, very earthy, and then livens and increases in a rich, earthy brightness on top of its underlying smooth and full tone. And I swear the finish is almost a dark chocolate. An amazing coffee, keeps you intrigued until you swallow--and yes, "addictive as crack."
I grew up in a household where they drank weak Folger's and Maxwell House canned preground coffee. I tried it, and couldn't imagine why anyone would voluntarily drink coffee. Then sometime in the early 70s I was at a Mediterranean restaurant in Palo Alto. After a good meal, we ordered coffee. They brought us two large cups of Major Dickason's (I didn't know what it was until I asked them). It was so different from my conception of coffee.. it was like you could saw off a slice and chew it! I thought I'd died and gone to heaven. After finding out from the waitperson what the stuff was, I made it a priority to find a Peet's and get me some. I thank Peet's and MD for introducing me to REAL coffee. 30-mumble years later, I still love a cuppa MD!
My favorite blend--full bodied and excellent taste
I am a self- professed coffee snob, and I'm proud to say that I've been a Peetnik for many, many years. Growing up, "Major D's" was our weekend coffee, something to look forward to and savor on a lazy Saturday morning. I have tried numerous different brands of coffees over the years, but I always come back to this one. There is no other coffee that can compare to this one. It's full bodied and dark without being overroasted, smooth and not acidic, and has a clean finish. The beans are always glossy and perfectly roasted. This is truly the best coffee on the market today. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a satisfying cup of coffee.
Whoever said, "Balanced... full... rich... and addictive as crack" was not kidding! For the past 2 years I've been trying many coffee brands and blends to find just the right flavor. (I'm sensitive to caffeine, so, I've also caused my husband many sleepless nights in my search.) I tell you now, I'm finished searching. Done! Kaput! I have found nirvana. Major Dickason, you are the Key to my salvation. Ahhhh....
This has been my favorite coffee for three years -- until this year. It's lost something in flavor or my tastebuds have changed drastically.
I`m not a java snob but i`m getting there. I have two daughters that work for starbucks. They get 1lb.free a month and give it to me. One day i`m talking coffee at the paint store and the employee says Peet`s is the best.O.K.I gotta try it. Batta bing. First thing I notice is the oil on the beans! You got me. My daughters are not happy.
Balanced... full... rich... and addictive as crack. It' only my favorite coffee in the world... and I used to live in Houston Texas, where you could get almost anyt coffee you wanted. I used to be able to buy whole bean at the Kroger.... now I have had to start ordering online because I can't get it within 100 miles of my small Wisconsin city. Send it quick, I miss it!
I work for ING Direct who is signed with your product exclusively and I just want you guys to know that you are doing a fantastic job with the coffee. It is delicious and keeps me going throughout the day. Keep up the good work!!!
My cousin invited to me a cup of this coffee at his home. I am a big "fan" of the cuban coffee, but now, after tasted your coffee, I have to forget any kind of coffee that I knew before (including cuban coffee). Peet's coffee is superior at all. I wish to wake up every morning with a cup of your excellent coffee. Congratulations for this great and UNIQUE product. Thanks.
The benchmark. I've purchased this at grocery stores (King Soopers in Colorado Springs) and online. Regardless, this is the best coffee I've ever tasted. I'm almost through my 6-pack Xmas sampler but nothing else even comes close. The joy of drinking this blend is hard to describe. Basically it's a bag full of smile. I can't wait to finish my remaining 2 Xmas packs so I can go fetch me some more of the Major's blend. He should be promoted to General!
I've tried quite a few flavors but I always find my way back to the Major.
I have been a fan and customer of Peet's since the mid-70's. Major Dickason became my favorite Peet's coffee after testing the darker brews. Because I was mobile and raising a young family I had not bought Peets for a long time. To my great delight, a few years ago,I discovered a Peet's store in near-north Chicago and to my even greater delight they still offer Major Dickason. Peet's offers the best coffee out there and MD is the best of some very good brews. I am again a steady customer.
Lately I've been brewing the Major Dickanson. I'm picky when it comes to coffee, and Major Dickinson has not let me down. The blend offers me the perfect balance in flavor..not too acidic and not too weak. The aftertaste is pleasant. I pay a bit more for a pound, but the price is worth every penny. Thanks for offering this fanstastic coffee! Scott San Diego
My co-workers and I French press a large batch of Peet's brand Major Dickason every morning. It's all we drink because it's the best! The flavor is well balanced, with a nice rich finish - never burnt. Our morning isn't complete without it. Now, if we could only figure out the origins on the name....
For three years, I have been treated for ADHD with mild stimulants. My uncles had both sent me this blend from San Francisco [ I'm from Wisconsin]. In short, I have been able to skip medication so long as I have Peet's coffee... which is good because my insurance is running out in December! all other roasting folk do a crappy job.
I've been a "Peetnik" since my first cup at Fat Apple's in Berkeley in 1985. Since then I've taken "The Major" along around the world; I even had it shipped to me in the Iraqi war zone! I never leave home without it. Semper Fidelis, Colonel Marty Thamm, USMC.
while europe is renowned for her coffee, i still insist on major D's after four years of living abroad. colleagues who visit know that the "price of admission" to dinner at my home is one pound of major D's, grind 5. i cannot imagine a morning without one perfect cup of the most satisfying coffee in the world.... a peet's fan for the last 13 years, karen
We don't have a Peets here in AZ, but I sure wish we did. We love Major Dickenson's Blend and order it via mail order. I can't start my day without it, even when I was pregnant. It is the best.
I love every coffee I have ever tried at Peets but my favorite is Major Dickason's blend! Although I am currently away from my hometown of Pasadena (I miss Peets on South Lake dearly!) I treat myself to Peets via mail order. I wish there was a Peets in Ann Arbor.
Major Dickason's Blend is like a perfectly orchestrated symphony. Five coffees, each with very different flavors on their own, combine for the smoothest cup with sneaky peaks of flavor! It's so easy and rewarding to drink!
For years I had been in and around the Vine Street, Berkeley Peet's but I wasn't a coffee drinker. I had tasted store bought brands before but didn't like them until I decided to give a cup of coffee one more chance. At the age of 40 I had my first cup of Major Dickason's and the first real cup of coffee in my life. I've never looked back. Nine years later I drink Peet's every day and The Major is still my favorite.
I am a big fan of all your blends, they taste yummier to me than the rest. I would have to say that my favorite is Major Dickasons Blend. Besides having a great name, it makes for the perfect cup of coffee - it makes me happy as a clam when it is brewing in my pot. I pray to the bean every day, and Peet's bean is my savior. Major Dickason got me through three years of school for dance. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!


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