What are you roasting today? - Page 23

forgop · 03-13-2012, 10:54 AM

8# sampler arrived today:

Rwanda Kibuye Gitesi
El Salvador Majahual-Tablon La Montana
Ethopia Illubabor-Camp Cooperative
El Salvador Matalapa-Tablon El Naranjo
India Poabs Organic Seethargundu Estate
Guatemala Acatenango-Finca La Soledad
Ethopia Limu Jimma-Alaga Sekala
Brazil Cerrado Fazenda No-Name-O

Now which one to do first...

Mr B · 03-13-2012, 11:21 AM

Nice Selection.

ApexAZ · 03-13-2012, 12:14 PM

I really screwed up a roast of beans from Bolivia. I ran out of propane halfway through a roast and during my attempt to try and get the flame lit and then ultimately bringing them inside to finish off on the stove, many of the beans got scorched. I picked out the ones that were blackened, but overall the coffee sucks. Blech.

BSB · 03-13-2012, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forgop

8# sampler arrived today:

Rwanda Kibuye Gitesi
El Salvador Majahual-Tablon La Montana
Ethopia Illubabor-Camp Cooperative
El Salvador Matalapa-Tablon El Naranjo
India Poabs Organic Seethargundu Estate
Guatemala Acatenango-Finca La Soledad
Ethopia Limu Jimma-Alaga Sekala
Brazil Cerrado Fazenda No-Name-O

Now which one to do first...

I roasted that one this morning

half city+, half FC+ cupping Thurs

forgop · 03-17-2012, 06:29 PM

My first batch of home roasted coffee-Ethopia Limu Jimma-Alaga Sekala. Will grind and brew in the morning.

I really have no idea what I'm doing. I just watched the video on Sweet Maria's and hope it turns out ok.

Chainsaw13 · 03-18-2012, 02:18 PM

Roasted some SM's Monkey Blend and some Ethiopia Illubabor. These were part of my recent order. Also got the Brazilian Fazenda No-Name-O,
India Poabs Organic Seethargundu Estate and Guatemalian Acatenango - Finca Le Soledad.

BSB · 03-19-2012, 08:01 PM

Roasted some Panama Elida Natural - Elida Reserve, 50-50% city+ and FC+ Hoping for big rum flavor on Wed.

Chainsaw13 · 03-19-2012, 08:45 PM

Did a couple more batches today to keep fine tuning the technique. Much better results.

Some SM's Brazilian No-Name-O just into 2nd crack (FC+ if I read their descriptions right). Can't wait to try this come Wednesday.

Before the Brazilian, I sacrificed some Burundi, letting it go all the way into 2nd crack. I wanted to see how long it took. Started around the 7:30 mark for 2nd crack and kept going for some time. I don't think it'll be drinkable, but you never know. I"m not throwing it away yet.

floydpink · 03-20-2012, 10:57 AM

I wouldn't discard the 2nd one so fast. Looks just like how I roast my Brazilian beans, although I don't have experience with Barundi.

Some of Sweet Maria's roasting notes would lead you to believe that 2nd crack is some horrible mistake and should be avoided.

I completely disagree and usually go 20 seconds into second crack on the blends I like to roast.

Chainsaw13 · 03-20-2012, 11:30 AM

Yea, I"m holding onto it and will try it out. Who knows. I took it well into 2nd crack, which started around the 8min mark. I kept it going until the 11min mark just to see how long second crack would take. I could still hear pops going on at that point but figured it was time to pull the plug.

The batch of Brazilian hit 2nd crack right around 7min and I pulled it 20 seconds after that.

Mr B · 03-20-2012, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by floydpink

I wouldn't discard the 2nd one so fast. Looks just like how I roast my Brazilian beans, although I don't have experience with Barundi.

Some of Sweet Maria's roasting notes would lead you to believe that 2nd crack is some horrible mistake and should be avoided.

I completely disagree and usually go 20 seconds into second crack on the blends I like to roast.

X2
From the picture the bottom one looks to be maybe FC++ or maybe light Vienna. Give it 2-3 days rest and give it a try.

Chainsaw13 · 03-20-2012, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr B

X2
From the picture the bottom one looks to be maybe FC++ or maybe light Vienna. Give it 2-3 days rest and give it a try.

What brewing method would you suggest? I currently have a FP, Moka pot and a Mukka pot.

Mr B · 03-20-2012, 12:23 PM

I have converted to a French Press and that is all I use.
Maybe others might chime in, but for me the press is the way to go.

Blak Smyth · 03-20-2012, 12:24 PM

I only use the FP, but it is all I have tried.

Chainsaw13 · 03-20-2012, 12:31 PM

The FP is my standard too, the others are for espresso based drinks. Going to try some Monkey Blend in the moka pot tonight. Was excellent in the FP this morning.

Chainsaw13 · 03-21-2012, 06:38 PM

Two 65g batches of Monkey Blend to FC
One 65g batch of India Poabs Organic Seethargundu Estate to City+

Mr B · 03-22-2012, 06:44 PM

Just ordered 18 lbs form Sweet Marias.....to go with the 15+ lbs I already have at home. Um, addicting.

BSB · 03-22-2012, 10:55 PM

Sumatra Tarbarita Peaberry to FC.
Ordered 11 pounds from SM myself

Mr B · 03-23-2012, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr B

Just ordered 18 lbs form Sweet Marias.....to go with the 15+ lbs I already have at home. Um, addicting.

El Salvador Majahual -Tablon La Montana - 5 lbs
Burundi Prestige Cup #1 -Kiryama - 1 lbs
Sweet Maria's French Roast Blend - 2 lbs
Ethiopia Pulp Natural Process Limu - 5 lbs
Ethiopia Yirga Cheffe-Shakiso SWP Decaf - 2 lbs
Kenya Nyeri AA Gatomboya - 1 lbs
Kenya Nyeri AB Tegu - 2 lbs

Blak Smyth · 03-23-2012, 11:56 AM

Anybody ever order from ThetaRidge?
I just received a price sheet, great prices!

03-13-2012, 10:54 AM	#441
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	Re: What are you roasting today? 8# sampler arrived today: Rwanda Kibuye Gitesi El Salvador Majahual-Tablon La Montana Ethopia Illubabor-Camp Cooperative El Salvador Matalapa-Tablon El Naranjo India Poabs Organic Seethargundu Estate Guatemala Acatenango-Finca La Soledad Ethopia Limu Jimma-Alaga Sekala Brazil Cerrado Fazenda No-Name-O Now which one to do first...

03-13-2012, 11:21 AM	#442
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? Nice Selection. __________________ And there came a voice to him: “Rise, Peter; kill and eat.” Acts 10:13

03-13-2012, 12:14 PM	#443
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 really screwed up a roast of beans from Bolivia. I ran out of propane halfway through a roast and during my attempt to try and get the flame lit and then ultimately bringing them inside to finish off on the stove, many of the beans got scorched. I picked out the ones that were blackened, but overall the coffee sucks. Blech.

03-18-2012, 02:18 PM	#446
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,179 Trading: (96)	Re: What are you roasting today? Roasted some SM's Monkey Blend and some Ethiopia Illubabor. These were part of my recent order. Also got the Brazilian Fazenda No-Name-O, India Poabs Organic Seethargundu Estate and Guatemalian Acatenango - Finca Le Soledad. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

03-19-2012, 08:01 PM	#447
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? Roasted some Panama Elida Natural - Elida Reserve, 50-50% city+ and FC+ Hoping for big rum flavor on Wed. __________________ Ad majorem Dei gloriam!

03-19-2012, 08:45 PM	#448
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,179 Trading: (96)	Re: What are you roasting today? Did a couple more batches today to keep fine tuning the technique. Much better results. Some SM's Brazilian No-Name-O just into 2nd crack (FC+ if I read their descriptions right). Can't wait to try this come Wednesday. Before the Brazilian, I sacrificed some Burundi, letting it go all the way into 2nd crack. I wanted to see how long it took. Started around the 7:30 mark for 2nd crack and kept going for some time. I don't think it'll be drinkable, but you never know. I"m not throwing it away yet. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

03-20-2012, 10:57 AM	#449
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: What are you roasting today? I wouldn't discard the 2nd one so fast. Looks just like how I roast my Brazilian beans, although I don't have experience with Barundi. Some of Sweet Maria's roasting notes would lead you to believe that 2nd crack is some horrible mistake and should be avoided. I completely disagree and usually go 20 seconds into second crack on the blends I like to roast. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

03-20-2012, 11:30 AM	#450
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,179 Trading: (96)	Re: What are you roasting today? Yea, I"m holding onto it and will try it out. Who knows. I took it well into 2nd crack, which started around the 8min mark. I kept it going until the 11min mark just to see how long second crack would take. I could still hear pops going on at that point but figured it was time to pull the plug. The batch of Brazilian hit 2nd crack right around 7min and I pulled it 20 seconds after that. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

03-20-2012, 12:23 PM	#453
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? I have converted to a French Press and that is all I use. Maybe others might chime in, but for me the press is the way to go. __________________ And there came a voice to him: “Rise, Peter; kill and eat.” Acts 10:13

03-20-2012, 12:24 PM	#454
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? I only use the FP, but it is all I have tried. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

03-20-2012, 12:31 PM	#455
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,179 Trading: (96)	Re: What are you roasting today? The FP is my standard too, the others are for espresso based drinks. Going to try some Monkey Blend in the moka pot tonight. Was excellent in the FP this morning. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

03-21-2012, 06:38 PM	#456
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,179 Trading: (96)	Re: What are you roasting today? Two 65g batches of Monkey Blend to FC One 65g batch of India Poabs Organic Seethargundu Estate to City+ __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

03-22-2012, 06:44 PM	#457
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? Just ordered 18 lbs form Sweet Marias.....to go with the 15+ lbs I already have at home. Um, addicting. __________________ And there came a voice to him: “Rise, Peter; kill and eat.” Acts 10:13

03-22-2012, 10:55 PM	#458
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? Sumatra Tarbarita Peaberry to FC. Ordered 11 pounds from SM myself __________________ Ad majorem Dei gloriam!

03-23-2012, 11:56 AM	#460
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? Anybody ever order from ThetaRidge? I just received a price sheet, great prices! __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS