What are you roasting today? - Page 15

Blak Smyth · 01-18-2012, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ApexAZ

How much is a small roast for you? I'm in the process of determining how much I need to roast per week.

Also, do you have any idea how much weight the beans lose during the roast?

I am not weighing anything currently. I have a Nesco and it only works well with small batches, I would guess about 1/4 lb (maybe more like 1/3lb)

BSB · 01-19-2012, 08:00 AM

I do 130 gram batches in the Fresh Roast.
Coffee loses about 20% of it's weight during roasting.

ApexAZ · 01-19-2012, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BSB

I do 130 gram batches in the Fresh Roast.
Coffee loses about 20% of it's weight during roasting.

Thanks!

Blak Smyth · 01-20-2012, 05:59 AM

Think I am roasting my Monkey Blend tonight so I can get some into the coffee pass, loving the SM label on this one:

ApexAZ · 01-20-2012, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

Think I am roasting my Monkey Blend tonight so I can get some into the coffee pass..jpg

Can't wait to see what you think of it. I already did my Gniess espresso blend, so I think I'm going to do some single origin for next week instead of the monkey.

What is a coffee pass?

Blak Smyth · 01-20-2012, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ApexAZ

What is a coffee pass?

It is a group pass, people sign up and ship a box around the country adding and subtracting equivalents as they choose. It is a cool way to try different coffee from around the country.

If you don't have access yet, you will before too long:
http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=52160

ApexAZ · 01-20-2012, 01:37 PM

I do have access I just don't look at it all that often I guess. I wouldn't have expected to find a coffee type thread in the cigar section.

Blak Smyth · 01-20-2012, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ApexAZ

I do have access I just don't look at it all that often I guess. I wouldn't have expected to find a coffee type thread in the cigar section.

It is a coffee and cigar pass actually, the perfect pairing

BSB · 01-21-2012, 09:06 AM

Guatemala Acatenango Finca La Soledad
Gonna shoot for just FC

CigarSquid · 01-21-2012, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blak smyth

think i am roasting my monkey blend tonight so i can get some into the coffee pass, loving the sm label on this one:

do it!

Garbandz · 01-21-2012, 09:58 AM

MMMM--MMMMMM..........Roast Monkey.....The Other - Other White Meat.........

Just finished up roasting some Bob-O Link,
Luchadores pacamara,
El Salvador Montecarlos,
and some Burundi Kayanza.

Blak Smyth · 01-21-2012, 11:03 AM

Sorry coffee passers if you are reading this, the box will not fit anymore coffee and I need to catch up with what I have roasted now before I roast anymore.

CigarSquid · 01-21-2012, 11:07 AM

Awwwww

ApexAZ · 01-22-2012, 12:49 PM

I roasted some Ethopian Limu Jimma - Alaga Sekala that I got in the SM sampler.

I honestly don't know what it is other than it comes from Etheopia. I tried to get it to City+ according to the recommendations on the bag. I should be able to try it tomorrow!

CigarSquid · 01-22-2012, 01:50 PM

Looks good.

Blak Smyth · 01-24-2012, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ApexAZ

I roasted some Ethopian Limu Jimma - Alaga Sekala that I got in the SM sampler.

I honestly don't know what it is other than it comes from Etheopia. I tried to get it to City+ according to the recommendations on the bag. I should be able to try it tomorrow!

Can't wait to hear what you think!

BSB · 01-24-2012, 09:04 AM

Gonna do some El Salvador Las Mercedes Pacamara this morning.

ApexAZ · 01-24-2012, 09:49 AM

The Ethopian Limu Jimma - Alaga Sekala is very good! It definitely has the notes of citrus they describe. They describe it as being 'bright', but I'm not sure what that means.

I also found out that Limu is the region and that it's on the cusp of what was originally part of the Jimma region, which is why they list both? The Alaga Sekala is the name of the direct trade program they purchase the coffee through.

When I finish this up, I want to try a different region and look for more earthy type flavors. I think I will probably prefer that over the fruit flavors.

I can honestly say that the coffee beats the hell out of dunkin and starbucks.

Mr B · 01-24-2012, 10:03 AM

Scroll down to see Sweet Maria's def. of Brightness.

http://www.sweetmarias.com/dictionary.php

BSB · 01-24-2012, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ApexAZ

The Ethopian Limu Jimma - Alaga Sekala is very good! It definitely has the notes of citrus they describe. They describe it as being 'bright', but I'm not sure what that means.

I also found out that Limu is the region and that it's on the cusp of what was originally part of the Jimma region, which is why they list both? The Alaga Sekala is the name of the direct trade program they purchase the coffee through.

When I finish this up, I want to try a different region and look for more earthy type flavors. I think I will probably prefer that over the fruit flavors.

I can honestly say that the coffee beats the hell out of dunkin and starbucks.

If you want "earthy," I suggest some Sumatrans.

01-19-2012, 08:00 AM	#282
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? I do 130 gram batches in the Fresh Roast. Coffee loses about 20% of it's weight during roasting. __________________ Ad majorem Dei gloriam!

01-20-2012, 05:59 AM	#284
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? Think I am roasting my Monkey Blend tonight so I can get some into the coffee pass, loving the SM label on this one: __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

01-20-2012, 01:37 PM	#287
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 do have access I just don't look at it all that often I guess. I wouldn't have expected to find a coffee type thread in the cigar section.

01-21-2012, 09:06 AM	#289
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? Guatemala Acatenango Finca La Soledad Gonna shoot for just FC __________________ Ad majorem Dei gloriam!

01-21-2012, 09:58 AM	#291
Garbandz Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Tom Posts: 775 Trading: (53)	Re: What are you roasting today? MMMM--MMMMMM..........Roast Monkey.....The Other - Other White Meat......... Just finished up roasting some Bob-O Link, Luchadores pacamara, El Salvador Montecarlos, and some Burundi Kayanza.

01-21-2012, 11:03 AM	#292
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? Sorry coffee passers if you are reading this, the box will not fit anymore coffee and I need to catch up with what I have roasted now before I roast anymore. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

01-21-2012, 11:07 AM	#293
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? Awwwww __________________ gaRRy

01-22-2012, 12:49 PM	#294
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 roasted some Ethopian Limu Jimma - Alaga Sekala that I got in the SM sampler. I honestly don't know what it is other than it comes from Etheopia. I tried to get it to City+ according to the recommendations on the bag. I should be able to try it tomorrow!

01-22-2012, 01:50 PM	#295
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? Looks good. __________________ gaRRy

01-24-2012, 09:04 AM	#297
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? Gonna do some El Salvador Las Mercedes Pacamara this morning. __________________ Ad majorem Dei gloriam!

01-24-2012, 09:49 AM	#298
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: What are you roasting today? The Ethopian Limu Jimma - Alaga Sekala is very good! It definitely has the notes of citrus they describe. They describe it as being 'bright', but I'm not sure what that means. I also found out that Limu is the region and that it's on the cusp of what was originally part of the Jimma region, which is why they list both? The Alaga Sekala is the name of the direct trade program they purchase the coffee through. When I finish this up, I want to try a different region and look for more earthy type flavors. I think I will probably prefer that over the fruit flavors. I can honestly say that the coffee beats the hell out of dunkin and starbucks.

01-24-2012, 10:03 AM	#299
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? Scroll down to see Sweet Maria's def. of Brightness. http://www.sweetmarias.com/dictionary.php __________________ And there came a voice to him: “Rise, Peter; kill and eat.” Acts 10:13