Forum: Coffee Discussion
01-28-2013, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 23,104
Re: Brazen
Let me update. I pulled the old caraf top out and the two they sent as replacements, I see no difference in the thumb lever. I then tried the old top on the caraf to see if it would pull out the brew...
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
01-28-2013, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 23,104
Re: Brazen
I had a top for the caraf that had been changed during production I guess, the thumb lever was at a steeper angle and it was hard to not pull the brew basket out when pulling the caraf. The side...
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
01-15-2013, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 23,104
Re: Brazen
Behmor customer support is really good, they should take care of you but they may be a little busy so don't give up. There is bound to be real world issues that arise with a first release production....
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
01-15-2013, 06:27 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,762
Re: Home-Roasters who use Espresso Machines
I do roast for espresso and the profile is different then for other brews. I like to stretch the roast time after the start of first to end of roast to caramelize the sugars more for a sweeter cup. I...
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
10-29-2012, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 23,104
Re: Brazen
I have had the Brazen for a few weeks now and I am really liking it. There are brewers out there that can brew at the proper temp (195f-205f) but are either very expensive or just not what I wanted...
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
05-22-2012, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 7,057
Re: New Toys
Very good looking, mine has bigger boobs though, just saying.
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
03-18-2012, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 14,475
Re: Coffee obsession
:sl LOL, well OCD has everything to do with making excellent coffee, from the search from the farm to the roaster to the brewer, and i have the ultimate control to have the best of the best. Nothing...
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
03-18-2012, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 14,475
Re: Coffee obsession
I think it matters where you are on the slope to consider it cheaper :D. Commercial 1kg roaster in the garage, 4 burr grinders, espresso machine soon to be upgraded to a commercial machine, many...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-07-2012, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 15,755
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
11-11-2011, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 10,461
Re: Taking the plunge
Here is a machine that users of super auto have talked very highly of http://www.chriscoffee.com/products/home/espresso/monzasuperauto
Chris' is a great place to do business with and they stand...
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
10-12-2011, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 759
Views: 351,634
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
10-12-2011, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,247
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
10-08-2011, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,247
Re: Unclebeanz Scores 90 Again!
Excellent Norm :noon :tu
I have been hitting the El Salvador's hard this year and getting out of my Ethiopian rut since I have not found many in the last couple of years that did much for me. Even...
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
09-28-2011, 10:25 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 12,856
Re: I just discovered Coffee
http://www.sweetmarias.com/sweetmarias/coava-disk-stainless-steel-filter-for-aeropress-brewer.html
http://marrowmag.com/coffee/coava-disk-stainless-steel-aeropress-coffee-filter/
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
09-28-2011, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 12,856
Re: I just discovered Coffee
I have to agree with Mister Moo, run while you still can. It all starts with a few brew devices, a good burr grinder, fresh roasted coffee, then you find yourself thinking roasting would be nice and...
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
09-28-2011, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 12,856
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
09-19-2011, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 11,829
Re: The Espresso Ledge
Put it in the piggy bank and next spring a whole new set of grinders will come out, maybe, lol. Baratza really might have opened the door for dosing by weight, I don't mean an LSD dose by a persons...
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
09-16-2011, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 11,829
Re: The Espresso Ledge
Vic, I have not seen many posts about the k8 fresh but here is one from a CGer that just got one, I am sure he will add much more. http://www.coffeegeek.com/forums/espresso/grinders/544720
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
09-15-2011, 06:45 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 11,829
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
09-14-2011, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,134
Re: Please recommend.....
The Baratza Preciso is looking to be a very good grinder for all brewing methods including espresso. Here is what Mark Prince has to say about it. ...
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
09-14-2011, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 11,829
Re: The Espresso Ledge
LMAO! A few things to consider and really check out is how much grind retention different commercial grinders have. I have seen people mention the Mahlkonig K30 Vario needs 10-15g purge to clear...
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
08-21-2011, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 14,552
Re: My Diedrich IR-1 arrived
Thank you Norm. I have been meaning to pm you but life keeps getting in the way. I would love to come for a visit when you are roasting and you have some time. I am also looking for some sources for...
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
08-21-2011, 02:14 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,215
Re: Lucky break, no burned down house
Well I have roasted under the influence but those roasts turn out crappy.
Having a CO2 extinguisher is a must for roasting for the just in case situations, it won't ruin your roaster but will save...
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
08-20-2011, 12:34 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 14,552
Re: My Diedrich IR-1 arrived
A little update after 9 plus months on the Diedrich.
It has been up and down getting used to roasting on a commercial machine, much of what I had learned previously needed a lot of refinement to...
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Forum: Coffee Discussion
08-20-2011, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 24,284
Re: Places to buy coffee online
I have not tried them personally but many have over at Coffegeek.com. Mostly good reports but they tried to do gorilla advertising over there and basically got banned.
Roastmasters.com and sweet...
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