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Mr B 01-13-2012 03:29 PM
Re: What are you roasting today?
 
Looks to me like City + to Full City. But closer to City +. At least from what it looks like on my screen.

BSB 01-14-2012 10:24 AM
Re: What are you roasting today?
 
Really hard to tell, but from the color, I'd say city+, too.
When I roast, I don't really even look at the coffee, I stay tuned into the sound. 1st crack begins, 1st crack ends, then I'm right on top of it, 2nd crack begins, switch to cool. This varies depending on the roast I'm shooting for. But mostly this will give me a very nice Full City roast.

ApexAZ 01-14-2012 11:06 AM
Re: What are you roasting today?
 
Thanks. The beans are actually a little darker than the photo. I went about 1 minute past the end of 1st crack.

BSB 01-15-2012 09:39 PM
Re: What are you roasting today?
 
El Salvador Matalapa - Tablon El Naranjo
I kinda screwed up the roast on this. I thought I stopped the 1st batch, just as 2nd crack started, but it came out lighter than I thought it would. On the 2nd batch, I waited till I was sure 2nd crack had started and it was quite a bit longer than the 1st batch went. So, I let the 2nd roll into 2nd crack pretty good. What I got is 50-50% city+ and FC+ Should be interesting, as SM description says from city+ to Vienna is the range for this coffee. Cupping on Tuesday :cf2

Blak Smyth 01-16-2012 08:17 AM
Re: What are you roasting today?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ApexAZ (Post 1529597)
I roasted the last of my SM Gneiss espresso blend. I used the remainder of the bag (about 11 oz) and I think it may have been a little too much.

I was shooting for Full City. I think I came close. Some Full City+/Light Vienna on some of it though. The blend makes it hard to get a uniform roast, or I'm still just learning. Maybe a little of both.

Would you say this is Full City? Sorry for the poor iPhone quality.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7010/6...a496a70e_z.jpg
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr B (Post 1529626)
Looks to me like City + to Full City. But closer to City +. At least from what it looks like on my screen.
I would say city+ as well. I don't like to roast this light because I hate to see so much chaff on the bean. This is something I am trying to overlook so I can make a roast that is best for the bean. I have roasted mostly to vienna or just under. It is hard to judge with my machine beacuse you can't hear the cracks. Thanks for posting pictures, It is helpful to see what your beans are looking like guys!

CigarSquid 01-16-2012 08:18 AM
Re: What are you roasting today?
 
Blak Smyth, What machine do you use?

Blak Smyth 01-16-2012 08:26 AM
Re: What are you roasting today?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by garryyjr (Post 1531986)
Blak Smyth, What machine do you use?
Same as you I believe, the Nesco!

CigarSquid 01-16-2012 08:28 AM
Re: What are you roasting today?
 
Yep. It is hard to hear the crack. I heard a few yesterday while roasting.

BSB 01-16-2012 08:37 AM
Re: What are you roasting today?
 
WOW! Roasting, without hearing the cracks, is incomprehensible to me.

Blak Smyth 01-16-2012 08:39 AM
Re: What are you roasting today?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BSB (Post 1532010)
WOW! Roasting, without hearing the cracks, is incomprehensible to me.
Yah I try to hear it but it is hard. I have to run a fan to keep my house from stinking to bad, that and the roaster are just too loud to hear the crack. Unless my ears are aging and I just can't hear it. I wouldn't recommend the Nesco but I don't regret buying it for the price. I do seem to get a very even roast, just have a hard time hitting the perfect roast mark. I almost have to get lucky.

CigarSquid 01-16-2012 08:52 AM
Re: What are you roasting today?
 
I like the smell of the roasting coffee. I am trying to listen the more i do it.

Blak Smyth 01-16-2012 09:04 AM
Re: What are you roasting today?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by garryyjr (Post 1532024)
I like the smell of the roasting coffee. I am trying to listen the more i do it.
Kinda reminds me of burnt popcorn, but the wife hates it so I have to run the stove fan.

BSB 01-16-2012 09:32 AM
Re: What are you roasting today?
 
I do my roasting out in the garage, doors open for ventalation.

Mr B 01-16-2012 09:37 AM
Re: What are you roasting today?
 
Yesterday was:
Costa Rica Finca Bella Vista to Full City,
also some Papua New Guinea & El Salvador to Full City, to make a blend I have been enjoying

Blak Smyth 01-16-2012 09:47 AM
Re: What are you roasting today?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by BSB (Post 1532065)
I do my roasting out in the garage, doors open for ventalation.
I thought about that, I am worried I would trip the breaker in the middle of a roast. My breakers trip often if I plug a heater in.
I also thought that the temps might keep it from working right, you live in CO though so I guess that isn't a factor?!?

ashtonlady 01-16-2012 12:04 PM
Re: What are you roasting today?
 
We have a dedicated plug in the garage that I use, so there is not a chance of tripping it. BUt How cold does it get where you are right now this time of year?

Blak Smyth 01-16-2012 12:10 PM
Re: What are you roasting today?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ashtonlady (Post 1532189)
We have a dedicated plug in the garage that I use, so there is not a chance of tripping it. BUt How cold does it get where you are right now this time of year?
It gets down in the teens at night and stays around freezing during the day right now. I would say my garage stays about 40 degrees right now.

CigarSquid 01-16-2012 01:32 PM
Re: What are you roasting today?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Blak Smyth (Post 1532086)
I thought about that, I am worried I would trip the breaker in the middle of a roast. My breakers trip often if I plug a heater in.
I also thought that the temps might keep it from working right, you live in CO though so I guess that isn't a factor?!?
I had that happen.. Turn it right back on. Seemed to go fine.. It was only into the roast maybe 5-7 minutes. I moved to the kitchen so I can get other things done. If I am all caught up inside, down to the garage so I can smoke as well!

ashtonlady 01-16-2012 02:16 PM
Re: What are you roasting today?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Blak Smyth (Post 1532196)
It gets down in the teens at night and stays around freezing during the day right now. I would say my garage stays about 40 degrees right now.
That sounds like the temp I roast in. I have not had any issues. When it gets to cold in the garage, my roaster wont work. I like to roast in the garage because my son doesnt like the smell and I usially take the time to smoke and catch up on my fun reading on bullitin boards I am on.

Savor the Stick 01-16-2012 03:09 PM
Re: What are you roasting today?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr B (Post 1528520)
Remember Blak, the darker the roast, the longer you should let it rest. give that at least 3 days before trying. it may be better in 4-5 also.
Good information!
I had some Guat Hunapu that I had roasted on the 23 of Dec...very dark, probably the edge of Vienna. I just start drinking it again (Broken French Press) and it is soooooo good.:dr
I had let it degass for 5 days it has been sitting in a sealed mason since then. I am going to roast it again today like that and let it sit and degass for a while; I want to recreate that same thing.

Quote:
Originally Posted by garryyjr (Post 1529176)
What do you guys store your roasted beans in?
Mason Jar--loose seal for 24hrs, then tightened down.


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