It is important to remember when reading about coffee and reviews on beans that everybody has his or her own view on how coffee should taste. Some people like a darker roast, some a lighter. Some like a sweeter cup of coffee and some like one that is bitter. Some like a sweet cup with a bitter aftertaste.
Here at Manhattan Roasts we like a medium roast, where the oils are starting extract on about 1% of the beans. We like a sweet, full roast with just a hint of bitterness. Remember this when reading our reviews on coffee and our roasts.