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that's very close to the roast setting I use, except I always set to 1lb, D as you can always hit cool early but can't always add enough time to finish a roast if the 1/4 lb setting shuts down before the desired roast is finished. (safety setting allows 1.5 minutes to be added max once roast begins)

Just to add to the excitement, once you get dialed in on a roast, you'll try another blend that behaves differently.

Enjoy!

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I roasted my second batch last night.
I roasted a 1/2 pound, since I all but used the first 1/4 I roasted

1/2,p3,D, start

I now fully understand the sounds of first crack and second.
Very distinct difference.
I also now understand what smoke is :r
What I thought was a lot of smoke from my first roast was nothing compared to last night, even with the range hood on!!
The hood did keep the smoke detectors from going off, so that's a plus.

Question:
The manual says to never roast 10 seconds past second crack.
Is this 10 seconds after the first sounds or 10 seconds after the sounds stop?

Thanks again!

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Ethiopia DP Sidama Aleta Wondo, roasted to just FC. 2 batches in the FR. Tons of chaffe, not many quackers, roasted up nice. Looking forward to this one.

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Remember to give the beans some time to rest. I leave them in trays for a few hours after cooling. Then I move them to bags but I do not zip the bag all the way closed. I leave them sit overnight, in the bag (slightly open) to allow gases to escape. The next day I extract the air, seal the bag and let them sit for at least 24 hours before using.
The darker the roast, the longer they should rest. Dark roasts like Vienna and French can take a good 3 days to settle into their own.

They mean 10 seconds after 2nd crack starts. Once 1st crack (loud popping) slows down, I get real close to the roaster and listen very carefully for 2nd crack to begin. Like mentioned before, 2nd crack is much quieter and sounds like Rice Krispies in milk. You will need to experiment how long into 2nd crack you prefer to roast. Litterally count. I know with my Air poppers, I like to go 15-20 seconds into 2nd crack. With my equipment, this gives me a good Full City + / Vienna, which I prefer.
Different beans will take different times. Different types of beans are different sizes and need different times too. This is a good reason to blend different beans after roasting instead of roasting them together.

You asked above if the handful of inconsistant beans were normal. Yes. Look at them before you raost. They are already different shades, some lighter than others. I imagine its because not all beans can be picked at the eaxct same ripness, leading to different shades.
If you can slow the roast down a bit, it might even out the shades a bit.

Take a look at this page https://www.sweetmarias.com/library/...e-degree-roast

This was very helpful to me when I first started out.

:cf2

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After they start. 10 seconds after they stop will be a fire and charcoal for beans

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Just got my first bag of green beans from a friend:
Columbian Excelso

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I use 1lb, p-2 for Costa Rican. I agree. I would rather have a longer time then not enough.
How much diffrents do the Letters A,B,C,D make in your roast?

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Well I tried my first roast last night and think I needed to roast longer.
Thoughts and advice please! I am thinking maybe I should have gone another minute.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7163/6...924d0ace88.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7031/6...65c4ca80c0.jpg
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Totally up to you.

Looks like a lighter roast, maybe city, but many love it that way.

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Roasting up a few pounds for present. Ethiopian, Colombian and my "special" blend :D
Then I'll do a couple small batches of Guatemala Retiro de Quisayal from Klatch.

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Well I pressed my first batch I roasted up Tuesday and I definitley beleive it was way underdone. I will try again tonight maybe.

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I am gonna try my second roast today, haven't decided which bean. Maybe I'll do the same beans I did my first batch with so I can do a fair comparison. The wife gave me a bodum French press for Xmas, now I don't have to bring mine home from work every week. I love my wife.

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I got a 8.5 pound rib roast in the roaster does that count?

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http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7034/6...d93c08341f.jpg
My second roast attempt. I think it is better than my last one but still not as dark as I like it.

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My wife got me a roaster for Christmas.. I have some store bought beans to finish before I try my first roast.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...nR/roaster.jpg

Along with that, I got 2 pounds of Nicaragua and Sumatra Mandheling green coffee beans.

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That's the one I am using. Make sure you watch some youtube vids before using it. The factory setting is 20 on the screen but I am finding I must go much longer than that. The image above was set at 26.
The last 5 minutes is a cool down mode so the time you set is actually 5 minutes less. This unit requires much more time to roast than most others.

You can add or subtract minutes during roast but if you let it hit the 5 minute mark it will jump into cool down mode and then it is too late to add another minute.

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humm.. I do like mine dark. I will have to research this one more before I use it and make sure it is one I want then.

Thanks for the heads up.

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I think it will get them dark, it just takes some time. If you use less beans they will get darker quicker. You will see the glass has two levels on it, the dark roast and the full line. Mine was at the full line.
Watching the youtuvbe videos it seems people have all different times that work for their roaster, so I think it requires some playing aorund with.
I would suggest setting it for 25 and watching it closely. If it hits 6 minutes remaining and is still too light in color hit another minute and repeat until it is the darkness you prefer. It always comes out lighter than it looks in the roaster IMO. If it gets dark enough sooner just hit the cool down button when ready.

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I will for sure watch some videos and see about it while I am finishing the store bought coffee I have.

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Looking forward to it. Little nervous for the first roast...

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You have to be brave. :D

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Negrita....a lot of it.

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Malabar,Maui,and some Sidamo..........
I tried roasting a blend that turned out wonderfully, Rwanda and Honduras, to full city.I call it Rwanduras,makes a lovely espresso,and is stellar in a drip unit.Rich, full low notes,nutty middle flavors,silky body and lingering finish...........Toss in some Antigua for a citrus snap.........

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What do you store the roasted beans in?

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I put them into a zip lock freezer bag. I leave the bag open for 24 hours then seal it up.

Also I finally got my roaster working better. I had to only fill it up to the dark roast line and I run it for 27 minutes total including cool down. Time may vary on each unit and each type of bean.

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Today I'm roasting:
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/...s/b75bd9d9.jpg
The results:
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/...s/eb5d812f.jpg

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Will do. It looks darker in person than in the pic. I'm really looking forward to it. If it is good you'll be receiving a little sample!!!

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First roast ever and in the new roaster.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...e/IMAG0146.jpg
Package says, Sumatra Mandheling Triple Pick Select.

Also, enjoying a Diesel Shorty for the first time as well. Fat little sucker.

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What setting did you do and how did it turn out?

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I did it for 35, so 30 of roasting. Doesn't seem to look as dark as I like it. I will try it tomorrow morning. See how it taste.

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Can you roast beans that have already been roasted?

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Yesterday was:
El Salvador Montanita Pacamara to City +
Guatamala Bourbon Finca San Diego Buena Vista to Full City
Rwanda Kibuye Gites to Full City +
and Sumatra Tarbarita Peaberry to Full City +

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I don't think you can reroast. If it isn't dark enough for you, try less beans on your next roast.

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Roasted some Bolivia Beneficio Buenaventura yesterday to city+ - FC

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I will do some more tonight. Any advice on back to back roasting? Should I give the machine a cool down in between? or 2 roast back to back good enough?

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I haven't done any back to back without cleaning it first. My machine leaves so much chaff behind I don't wanna use it again without cleaning it first. When I remove my chamber there is much chaff down on the heating element it may very well be a fire hazard to run back to back.

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Hey Garry, use those lighter beans to blend in w/ your darker roasts. I do it all the time. Put 10-20% of the lighter beans in w/ 80-90% darker beans in the grinder. Its a nice way to add back in some of the Fruity, Berry, Citrus, floral notes that get roasted away in the darker roasts.

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I have no light left, Used the rest this AM. But, I shall do.

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Roasted the same stuff again tonight. Looks darker this time. Try it tomorrow or so..

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Well I had a good comment from SteelCityBoy about my last roast, maybe it is starting to come together. I have not been happy with it yet though.

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I am no coffee expert for sure but I drink plenty of it and I can tell you that your roast sample you gave me was very good! Here is the best description I can offer:

I used a coffee press on the first bit I brewed last evening. It was very dark almost tar-like. Very velvety and smooth texture. Not bitter at all. Had a great smooth flavor profile that just tasted great! I would love to try some of this with an LP9! :dr

I thought it was very well done Shane! Take it for what it is worth though as this is the first time I have ever tried home made coffee roast.

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:tu Thanks for the review!

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Roasted some Nicaragua... stuff. I guess I roasted to a French Roast.. (Dark)

House smells so good.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...e/IMAG0151.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...e/IMAG0154.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y13...e/IMAG0153.jpg

Sorry for the pics, Taken with phone.

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Garry what settings did you use on that French roast?

Tonight I'm making a couple batches:
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/...s/db5a6118.jpg

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I think total roast time was 23-25. Filled to right about even with the dark line or slight below.

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Damn you got that dark. Maybe because I bought my roaster used but I fill to the dark line everytime now and set it for 30 and it never gets that dark. Maybe My roaster is tired.