Local father–son team launches "Knobstone Coffee Company"

A new father–son business has launched in Salem with a focus on small-batch, locally roasted coffee.

Wesley and Bryan DePoy began accepting orders Feb. 1 for Knobstone Coffee Company, LLC, a home-based coffee roasting business operating under Indiana Cottage Food Laws.

The DePoys said they have been roasting coffee together for more than 10 years before deciding to turn the hobby into a business. Wesley DePoy said the decision grew out of both an interest in the roasting process and a desire to offer freshly roasted coffee to the local area.

“For over 10 years now, we have been roasting our own coffee as a hobby, and have thoroughly enjoyed learning the process, and have grown to love and appreciate the wonderful taste of a freshly roasted cup of coffee,” Wesley DePoy said. “We both decided that it was time to step up and create a business out of doing what we love, while providing fresh, locally roasted coffee to Salem and surrounding Indiana communities.”

Knobstone Coffee Company roasts coffee in small batches and fills orders shortly after roasting, rather than producing large amounts for storage. The company offers whole-bean or ground coffee in 8- and 12-ounce bags and currently accepts orders through phone, text, email, and online messaging platforms.

The name “Knobstone” references the Knobstone Escarpment and the Knobstone Trail, a southern Indiana hiking trail. The DePoys said the name reflects their connection to the area and their enjoyment of spending time outdoors, often sharing coffee during family camping and hiking trips.

Knobstone Coffee Company does not operate a storefront and serves customers through direct orders. They can be reached at knobstonecoffee@gmail.com, and additional information is available through the company’s Facebook page.