If you’re looking for a way to celebrate with your sweetheart, Rochester has you covered whether you are looking for a perfect date night spot or the perfect Valentine’s Day gift.
For Coffee Lovers
Our pomegranate mocha and Cranberry Mint Palmer are perfect sweet treats for any coffee lover on Valentine’s Day. Or if you want a dessert in a mug, try the Bananas Foster or Cookie Butter Lattes. In addition, Philip, our coffee roaster extraordinaire designed the latest iteration of Love Potion No. 4 with coffee beans from Vietnam, Costa Rica and Ethiopia. With medium body and a touch of brightness, Love Potion brews a luxuriously rich bodied cup with flavor notes of milk chocolate and almond. Pair it with a gift card and coffee mug, and the coffee lover in your life will thank you!
For Beer Lovers
We have canned craft beer to go, so you can enjoy Rochester’s fresh brews at home, with friends, at parties or with someone special. Rochester beer makes a perfect Valentine’s Day gift, and you can sweeten the giving by adding a gift card, pint glass or other Rochester swag.
Sweet Deal
Looking for a place to celebrate Valentine’s Day with friends or someone special? All day Feb. 14, both Rochester locations have BOGO specials on coffee, tea and beer when you mention this blog post. Our taprooms have cozy nooks and comfy seating to celebrate with the ones you love.
Valentine’s Day History
The history of Valentine’s Day intertwines ancient pagan and religious traditions. Early revelers celebrated Lupercalia, the original holiday for lovers, on Feb. 15 in ancient Roman times. This lusty holiday honored fertility and life and likely entailed the pairing off of willing mates. With the rise of Christianity, this holiday became a little tamer, with various stories emerging about Saint Valentine. In one case, he was an imprisoned saint who sent secret messages (Valentines) from his cell. In another, he was a priest who performed secret weddings, thus becoming the patron saint of love.Philip has been busy, and several new coffee blends will be hitting the shelves in the coming months.