Aromas when roasting

BSB · 02-12-2012, 08:25 AM

I was roasting this morning, Colombia Tolima Einar Ortiz Microlot, and I noticed a hint of lemon aroma, in the 1st 2 mins of roasting. When the coffee is actually drying, not cooking. Lemon blosson was one of the flavors in SM's description of the coffee.
I have had similar experience with Klatche's Colombia Gutierrez Micro-lot, but with maple aroma and maple flavor in the coffee.
Anybody else notice this phenomina? I use the Fresh roast, maybe it is only happen in air roasting?
Anyways, pretty cool

Ah, the joys of home roasting

BSB · 02-13-2012, 09:57 AM

Funny, I thought this was kind of an intriguing topic. The 1st time it happened, I was blown away. This last time, I was not as surprised. I guess, maybe, it doesn't happen that often and only in certain circumstances. And maybe none of the rest of you have experienced it. It is WAY cool, when it does

Blak Smyth · 02-13-2012, 10:01 AM

Are talking about the aroma while roasting or while brewing?
I only typically smell burnt popcorn while roasting.

ApexAZ · 02-13-2012, 10:02 AM

Sorry no, I've only ever smelled the grassy/hay aromas in the first few minutes before it starts smoking.

BSB · 02-13-2012, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

Are talking about the aroma while roasting or while brewing?
I only typically smell burnt popcorn while roasting.

During roasting, in the first couple mins, right before it starts to "smoke"
Maple, lemon, who'da thought

You know, it might have something to do with the cool, thin, mountain air. We are at 6,400 feet above sea level

Blak Smyth · 02-13-2012, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BSB

During roasting, in the first couple mins, right before it starts to "smoke"
Maple, lemon, who'da thought

You know, it might have something to do with the cool, thin, mountain air. We are at 6,400 feet above sea level

I think the Nesco prevents any real aroma from escaping in the begining of the roast. I don't really pick-up any aroma at first.

02-12-2012, 08:25 AM	#1
BSB Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Bob Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 897 Trading: (13)	Aromas when roasting I was roasting this morning, Colombia Tolima Einar Ortiz Microlot, and I noticed a hint of lemon aroma, in the 1st 2 mins of roasting. When the coffee is actually drying, not cooking. Lemon blosson was one of the flavors in SM's description of the coffee. I have had similar experience with Klatche's Colombia Gutierrez Micro-lot, but with maple aroma and maple flavor in the coffee. Anybody else notice this phenomina? I use the Fresh roast, maybe it is only happen in air roasting? Anyways, pretty cool Ah, the joys of home roasting __________________ Ad majorem Dei gloriam!

02-13-2012, 09:57 AM	#2
BSB Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Bob Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 897 Trading: (13)	Re: Aromas when roasting Funny, I thought this was kind of an intriguing topic. The 1st time it happened, I was blown away. This last time, I was not as surprised. I guess, maybe, it doesn't happen that often and only in certain circumstances. And maybe none of the rest of you have experienced it. It is WAY cool, when it does __________________ Ad majorem Dei gloriam!

02-13-2012, 10:01 AM	#3
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: Aromas when roasting Are talking about the aroma while roasting or while brewing? I only typically smell burnt popcorn while roasting. __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

02-13-2012, 10:02 AM	#4
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: Aromas when roasting Sorry no, I've only ever smelled the grassy/hay aromas in the first few minutes before it starts smoking.