What are you roasting today? - Page 11

Blak Smyth · 01-07-2012, 02:57 PM

Last batch

CigarSquid · 01-07-2012, 03:00 PM

I like it dark. I want to try more and different levels, but am scared. I have never been a fan of light coffee, So I do not want to waste it.

Blak Smyth · 01-07-2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by garryyjr

I like it dark. I want to try more and different levels, but am scared. I have never been a fan of light coffee, So I do not want to waste it.

The image I showed above is about as light as I like it, I was very good in fact. The next roast I did was a different bean and seemed to get a little darker.

CigarSquid · 01-07-2012, 03:11 PM

I will experiment some more.. As time goes on.

Mr B · 01-09-2012, 11:50 AM

Lookin Good Shane. What are you roasting with?

Blak Smyth · 01-09-2012, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr B

Lookin Good Shane. What are you roasting with?

Same as Garry, the Nesco.

Mr B · 01-10-2012, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

Same as Garry, the Nesco.

Very even color. Looks nice. Good job.

Blak Smyth · 01-10-2012, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr B

Very even color. Looks nice. Good job.

Thanks, I think I have finally got the hang of it.

The only draw backs to this roaster so far are:

Cons:
A) takes longer to roast than most roasters
B) takes 5 minutes to cool
C) low capacity
D) doesn't seperate chaff well

Pros:
A) easy to clean
B) easy to opperate
C) remembers the last roast time setting
D) has a good aggitator that helps even roast
E) inexpensive

Savor the Stick · 01-10-2012, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by garryyjr

Can you roast beans that have already been roasted?

NO!

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

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

You're right!

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

Last batch

Looking really, really good, very even roast. Most of the chaff is roasted off--maybe (like you said later) a longer roasting time will cause those beans to open up a little more.

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

Thanks, I think I have finally got the hang of it.

The only draw backs to this roaster so far are:

Cons:
A) takes longer to roast than most roasters
B) takes 5 minutes to cool
C) low capacity
D) doesn't separate chaff well

Pros:
A) easy to clean
B) easy to operate
C) remembers the last roast time setting
D) has a good agitator that helps even roast
E) inexpensive

Yep sounds like it. I like my roaster it has a fan knob that I can slow down the fan, or speed it up if I want to speed up the roasting process. Also has a very good chaff collection process.

But I have forever ruined you for 7-11, AM-PM mini mart, etc. coffee. Once you've had the best, can't handle the rest.

BSB · 01-10-2012, 11:16 AM

Costa Rica Los Nacientes to FC, yesterday morning. Cupping tomorrow. From SM

BSB · 01-12-2012, 09:45 AM

El Salvador El Carrizal to FC

ApexAZ · 01-12-2012, 10:30 AM

I just had my first cup of home roasted sweet marias espresso blend Gneiss (#20) and WOW, what a good cup of coffee!

I made a keurig drip with it first followed by an aeropress americano at work and dang, it's really good. It's especially good from the aeropress.

Anyone want to buy a used Keurig?

Blak Smyth · 01-12-2012, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ApexAZ

I just had my first cup of home roasted sweet marias espresso blend Gneiss (#20) and WOW, what a good cup of coffee!

I made a keurig drip with it first followed by an aeropress americano at work and dang, it's really good. It's especially good from the aeropress.

Anyone want to buy a used Keurig?

My Keurig is an expensive hot water maker now

Blak Smyth · 01-12-2012, 12:41 PM

Ordered some more beans today:
(1 Lb each)

El Salvador Finca La Montanita Bourbon
Espresso Monkey Blend
Moka Kadir Blend

CigarSquid · 01-12-2012, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

Ordered some more beans today:
(1 Lb each)

El Salvador Finca La Montanita Bourbon
Espresso Monkey Blend
Moka Kadir Blend

Where did you order from? I really want to check out the monkey blend.

Mr B · 01-12-2012, 01:41 PM

Sounds good Blak.

Blak Smyth · 01-12-2012, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr B

Sounds good Blak.

I have no idea what I am ordering, haha. I just picked a couple of cool sounding names

Who wouldn't order Monkey Blend? Really!

CigarSquid · 01-12-2012, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

I have no idea what I am ordering, haha. I just picked a couple of cool sounding names

Who wouldn't order Monkey Blend? Really!

Exactly. I seen that name, and thought. I must check that out as soon as I get home.. and 99.9% sure I need to order it.

ApexAZ · 01-12-2012, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

I have no idea what I am ordering, haha. I just picked a couple of cool sounding names

Who wouldn't order Monkey Blend? Really!

I got some of that in my 4 lb sampler. It's next on my list once I exhaust the Gniess.

This raises a question for me. Should I expect a less uniform roast from the espresso blends? I noticed I have some variance in bean color; some darker, some lighter, etc. Is this due to the fact that it's a blend, or is it something I did wrong? I used a stovetop popper.

Blak Smyth · 01-12-2012, 03:02 PM

My last batch came out nice, dark & oily:

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BSB Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Bob Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 897 Trading: (13)	Re: What are you roasting today? Costa Rica Los Nacientes to FC, yesterday morning. Cupping tomorrow. From SM __________________ Ad majorem Dei gloriam!

01-12-2012, 09:45 AM	#11
BSB Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Bob Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 897 Trading: (13)	Re: What are you roasting today? El Salvador El Carrizal to FC __________________ Ad majorem Dei gloriam!

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CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: What are you roasting today? I like it dark. I want to try more and different levels, but am scared. I have never been a fan of light coffee, So I do not want to waste it. __________________ gaRRy

01-12-2012, 10:30 AM	#12
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: What are you roasting today? I just had my first cup of home roasted sweet marias espresso blend Gneiss (#20) and WOW, what a good cup of coffee! I made a keurig drip with it first followed by an aeropress americano at work and dang, it's really good. It's especially good from the aeropress. Anyone want to buy a used Keurig?

01-12-2012, 12:41 PM	#14
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: What are you roasting today? Ordered some more beans today: (1 Lb each) El Salvador Finca La Montanita Bourbon Espresso Monkey Blend Moka Kadir Blend __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

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Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: What are you roasting today? Sounds good Blak. __________________ And there came a voice to him: “Rise, Peter; kill and eat.” Acts 10:13

01-12-2012, 03:02 PM	#20
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