Cigar Asylum Cigar Forum  

Go Back   Cigar Asylum Cigar Forum > Non Cigar Specialty Forums > Coffee & Tea Forum > Coffee Discussion

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 03-25-2011, 04:16 PM   #1
CoreyD
Licking my wounds
 
CoreyD's Avatar
1
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
First Name: Corey
Location: NE Wisconsin
Posts: 1,468
Trading: (23)
LGC
CoreyD has a spectacular aura aboutCoreyD has a spectacular aura about
Default roaster question

I can justify paying over $100 for a box of cigars but can't justify paying that for a roaster so here I sit wanting to get into the roast your own hobby and stand at this crossroad http://www.amazon.com/West-Bend-8238...090785&sr=8-11 is more my price range or http://www.amazon.com/Back-to-Basics...090785&sr=8-13
but will it do what I want or do I need to pull the plug on this http://www.sweetmarias.com/sweetmari...ast/sr300.html or http://www.alwayslowest.com/AL/index...s&part=4577424
Call me cheap or old fashioned but if I can save a buck I will.
__________________
Serenity - 1. A disposition free from stress or emotion. 2. The absence of mental stress or anxiety
CoreyD is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-25-2011, 04:25 PM   #2
forgop
Not a puffer
 
forgop's Avatar
2
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Duane
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Posts: 2,869
Trading: (40)
Partagas Army (Served With Honor)
forgop is a jewel in the roughforgop is a jewel in the roughforgop is a jewel in the roughforgop is a jewel in the rough
Default Re: roaster question

Quote:
Originally Posted by CoreyD View Post
I can justify paying over $100 for a box of cigars but can't justify paying that for a roaster
Well, it's all about value. With a box of cigars, you smoke them and they're gone. With a $100 roaster, it'll provide benefits for presumably a few years down the road.

That said, I don't have a roaster yet, but the thought has crossed my mind. I've been content buying Starbucks beans, although I've always wondered if I could do an even better job. I haven't ventured into this area, but I'm also guessing that roasting your own would lower the price you pay for roasted beans, so your price would go down.
forgop is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-26-2011, 03:19 AM   #3
CoreyD
Licking my wounds
 
CoreyD's Avatar
1
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
First Name: Corey
Location: NE Wisconsin
Posts: 1,468
Trading: (23)
LGC
CoreyD has a spectacular aura aboutCoreyD has a spectacular aura about
Default Re: roaster question

would this work for a coffee bean roaster? Now I'm serious and after shipping would only cost $11 http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?itemid=7627143 its a movie theater size popcorn popper
__________________
Serenity - 1. A disposition free from stress or emotion. 2. The absence of mental stress or anxiety
CoreyD is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-27-2011, 04:01 PM   #4
Aero95
Adjusting to the Life
 
Aero95's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
First Name: Aaron
Location: Loveland Ohio
Posts: 295
Trading: (2)
Partagas
Aero95 will become famous soon enough
Default Re: roaster question

You can always trying using an oven. Here is a site to look at.

http://www.breworganic.com/coffee/howtoroast.htm
__________________
"If I cannot smoke in heaven, then I shall not go."
-- Mark Twain
Aero95 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-27-2011, 04:26 PM   #5
Mister Moo
I barely grok the obvious
 
Mister Moo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Dan
Location: Lizard Lick, NC
Posts: 1,417
Trading: (3)
HUpmann Army (Served With Honor)
Mister Moo is a jewel in the roughMister Moo is a jewel in the roughMister Moo is a jewel in the roughMister Moo is a jewel in the rough
Default Re: roaster question

Quote:
Originally Posted by CoreyD View Post
I can justify paying over $100 for a box of cigars but can't justify paying that for a roaster so ... Call me cheap ... but if I can save a buck I will.
So, you're cheap. Roast outdoors with a stainless steel dog bowl and a heat gun. Works perfectly even if you're not cheap.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDP94H3lJpg
__________________
"I hope you had the time of your life."
Mister Moo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-27-2011, 05:19 PM   #6
Lumpold
Hippy Fascist
 
Lumpold's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
First Name: Lumpy
Location: UK
Posts: 598
Trading: (3)
Cuaba
Lumpold has disabled reputation
Default Re: roaster question

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mister Moo View Post
So, you're cheap. Roast outdoors with a stainless steel dog bowl and a heat gun. Works perfectly even if you're not cheap.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDP94H3lJpg
And then, once you've got the hang of that, some people will kindly push you down the SCCO route... I'm still looking for the SC part of my setup, Moo.
__________________

TAMF,PPAB,ETWWWUTL,LITMPTYCL
Lumpold is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-27-2011, 05:33 PM   #7
replicant_argent
Gravy Boat Winnah.
 
replicant_argent's Avatar
6
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Pete
Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people
Posts: 5,326
Trading: (22)
LGC
replicant_argent is a name known to allreplicant_argent is a name known to allreplicant_argent is a name known to allreplicant_argent is a name known to allreplicant_argent is a name known to allreplicant_argent is a name known to all
Default Re: roaster question

the first two won't work very well.
You need something like this,
http://www.amazon.com/West-Bend-8241...1268718&sr=1-1
the higher the wattage the better. It will work as a stand alone device.
__________________
www.stogietorch.com
Some days call for a stiff Pomade.
replicant_argent is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-27-2011, 08:21 PM   #8
CoreyD
Licking my wounds
 
CoreyD's Avatar
1
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
First Name: Corey
Location: NE Wisconsin
Posts: 1,468
Trading: (23)
LGC
CoreyD has a spectacular aura aboutCoreyD has a spectacular aura about
Default Re: roaster question

LOL Not even minutes before a dear friend that I look up to and respect sends me a pm I was just about to post this ,, Well after running all around town looking for poppers or coffee roasters I decided to make this purchase from a wisconsin based internet site http://www.burmancoffee.com/equipmen...roasterSR.html $152 I have a a FR300 coming and 1lb of Indonesian Sulawesi and 1/2 pound of jamaican mountain for free then bought 3 lbs of mixed peaberry and 1 lb of Rwanda Rukira Station A and 1 lb of Hawaiian mauii Kaanpali Blend and 2 lbs of Honduran Marcala San Marcos so , my so called cheap speech went out the window, Hope i didn't throw myself under the bus financially but i justify it as an investment.
__________________
Serenity - 1. A disposition free from stress or emotion. 2. The absence of mental stress or anxiety
CoreyD is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-27-2011, 08:34 PM   #9
floydpink
crazy diamond
 
floydpink's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Pete
Location: Orlando
Posts: 1,955
Trading: (17)
Cohiba
floydpink has disabled reputation
Default Re: roaster question

I started with a Freshroast and got so hooked, I upgraded to the Behmor, which I bought from Burman Traders.

First class operation and a great roaster with a good sampling to get started with.

Mine is older, and doesn't have all the roasting curves and stuff the new ones have but still did a great job.

The Freshroast is easy to learn on and produces a very nice roast.

Warm it up for a minute before roasting for best results and be super careful with the glass roaster as I broke two fairly easily. (order a backup and thank me later)

If you like a darker roast, fill to glass roaster to just below the metal band on the bottom, otherwise the roaster is too small to bring larger batches to second crack.

Also, keep a collander close by to dump the beans as they finish hot and there's no cool down on the FR. (oven mitts will come in handy as the glass roaster is super hot and a surprising burn will cause the glass roaster to go flying and smashing into pieces, much to your dismay. Happened on my very first roast and the wait for a replacement was excruciating after just taking it out of the box.)

I am positive you will enjoy this roaster.
__________________
"If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

Last edited by floydpink; 03-27-2011 at 08:43 PM.
floydpink is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-27-2011, 08:52 PM   #10
CoreyD
Licking my wounds
 
CoreyD's Avatar
1
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
First Name: Corey
Location: NE Wisconsin
Posts: 1,468
Trading: (23)
LGC
CoreyD has a spectacular aura aboutCoreyD has a spectacular aura about
Default Re: roaster question

TY for the replies and tips, I may have to ask revsmoke if I can come for a roasting lesson since he has a familiar machine....And now I need to find a metal colliander . all I have at home is plastic.
__________________
Serenity - 1. A disposition free from stress or emotion. 2. The absence of mental stress or anxiety
CoreyD is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-27-2011, 09:21 PM   #11
ashtonlady
The Lady is Here
 
ashtonlady's Avatar
1
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
First Name: Laura
Location: Seattle WA
Posts: 1,090
Trading: (8)
Navy (Served With Honor)
ashtonlady will become famous soon enoughashtonlady will become famous soon enough
Default Re: roaster question

I thought mine had a cool down. I also started with a Fresh Roast 8 and bought it from the same company. You will not be disapointed.
ashtonlady is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-27-2011, 09:39 PM   #12
MarkinAZ
Formerly MarkinOR
 
MarkinAZ's Avatar
10
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Mark
Location: Sun City West, AZ
Posts: 6,220
Trading: (40)
Navy (Served With Honor)
MarkinAZ is a splendid one to beholdMarkinAZ is a splendid one to beholdMarkinAZ is a splendid one to beholdMarkinAZ is a splendid one to beholdMarkinAZ is a splendid one to beholdMarkinAZ is a splendid one to beholdMarkinAZ is a splendid one to behold
Default Re: roaster question

Congratulations Corey! Still like the dawg bowl/hair dryer combo though
__________________
"Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8
MarkinAZ is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-27-2011, 10:09 PM   #13
CoreyD
Licking my wounds
 
CoreyD's Avatar
1
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
First Name: Corey
Location: NE Wisconsin
Posts: 1,468
Trading: (23)
LGC
CoreyD has a spectacular aura aboutCoreyD has a spectacular aura about
Default Re: roaster question

I'm really looking forward to roasting the free half pound of Jamaican Blue Mountain Mavis Banks Gr. 1 Peaberry! but may wait to roast that till after a few roasts of something else to get a feel of it.
__________________
Serenity - 1. A disposition free from stress or emotion. 2. The absence of mental stress or anxiety
CoreyD is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-28-2011, 09:56 AM   #14
BSB
Feeling at Home
 
BSB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
First Name: Bob
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Posts: 897
Trading: (13)
Partagas
BSB will become famous soon enough
Default Re: roaster question

FR DOES have a cool down and I run mine twice, before doing another batch. Works fine, no need to dump or burn yourself
__________________
Ad majorem Dei gloriam!
BSB is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-28-2011, 10:09 AM   #15
GolfNut
Back in the woodshop!
 
GolfNut's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Forrest
Location: Living room
Posts: 1,361
Trading: (38)
Partagas
GolfNut has a spectacular aura aboutGolfNut has a spectacular aura aboutGolfNut has a spectacular aura about
Default Re: roaster question

Congrats on your purchase. For anyone else just starting out, here's my suggestion:

The Whirley pop runs about $20. We used one of these for nearly a year before we upgraded to the Behmor 1600. using this stove top method really helps you understand the roasting process. You can really hear first & second crack, you have ultimate control over the roast intensity too. It's really fun to peek inside and say...maybe just a little bit darker..... Keep a log of your roasting times/bean handy to replicate roasts or improve on them one way or the other.

I can hardly wait to get back into roasting again, especially since we found a friend's grandmother has a coffee plantation in Honduras and will ship us the green beans!
__________________
www.wineadors.com
GolfNut is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-28-2011, 11:15 AM   #16
Mister Moo
I barely grok the obvious
 
Mister Moo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Dan
Location: Lizard Lick, NC
Posts: 1,417
Trading: (3)
HUpmann Army (Served With Honor)
Mister Moo is a jewel in the roughMister Moo is a jewel in the roughMister Moo is a jewel in the roughMister Moo is a jewel in the rough
Default Re: roaster question

Quote:
Originally Posted by Lumpold View Post
And then, once you've got the hang of that, some people will kindly push you down the SCCO route... I'm still looking for the SC part of my setup, Moo.
Lumpy! You want me to send you a 110VAC one? I will, you know.

I've gone semi-commercial, you know...
__________________
"I hope you had the time of your life."
Mister Moo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-28-2011, 11:28 AM   #17
replicant_argent
Gravy Boat Winnah.
 
replicant_argent's Avatar
6
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
First Name: Pete
Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people
Posts: 5,326
Trading: (22)
LGC
replicant_argent is a name known to allreplicant_argent is a name known to allreplicant_argent is a name known to allreplicant_argent is a name known to allreplicant_argent is a name known to allreplicant_argent is a name known to all
Default Re: roaster question

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mister Moo View Post
Lumpy! You want me to send you a 110VAC one? I will, you know.

I've gone semi-commercial, you know...
<bats eyes> My Heeeeeeeeeeeeroooooooooooooooooo.
__________________
www.stogietorch.com
Some days call for a stiff Pomade.
replicant_argent is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-29-2011, 12:43 PM   #18
CoreyD
Licking my wounds
 
CoreyD's Avatar
1
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
First Name: Corey
Location: NE Wisconsin
Posts: 1,468
Trading: (23)
LGC
CoreyD has a spectacular aura aboutCoreyD has a spectacular aura about
Default Re: roaster question

Wooooot I got what you can call literally Speedee delivery. Let me clarify so sunday night I purchased online with no shipping confirmation yet thinking they have yet to process it. Today Tuesday, I got woken up by postal worker knocking on door with a box full of pipe baccy and pipes I got from a BOTL. Smoked a bowl and saw a White delivery truck drive into my parking lot with the words SPEE-DEE Delivery on the side and he walked up to my door and sure enough it was from Burman Coffee.
Opened up the box just so happy at the customer service and just so excited to try out my new toy and started looking at my haul. Grabbed the Ethiopian Yirgacheffe PB from the box and beans poured all over my bed and floor,looked at bag and it had a split on the seam. Looked in box and more beans.
Now its all there so whats a man to do, I can't complain to them because I got my lb of that bean just not neatly in the package and it probably happened during shipment so to me its not there fault. Well still satisfied of my box of goodies, time to go read and roast some coffee. I am just so amazed on how quick it got here without a shipping confirmation #.
__________________
Serenity - 1. A disposition free from stress or emotion. 2. The absence of mental stress or anxiety
CoreyD is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-29-2011, 12:50 PM   #19
CoreyD
Licking my wounds
 
CoreyD's Avatar
1
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
First Name: Corey
Location: NE Wisconsin
Posts: 1,468
Trading: (23)
LGC
CoreyD has a spectacular aura aboutCoreyD has a spectacular aura about
Default Re: roaster question

Also the 3 lb PB bundle I thought would be mixed for 14.95 but it wasn't it was seperate bagged , had I know that I would of ordered the 3 lb dark for 11.40 and the 3 lb popular for 13.48
__________________
Serenity - 1. A disposition free from stress or emotion. 2. The absence of mental stress or anxiety
CoreyD is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-29-2011, 02:00 PM   #20
CoreyD
Licking my wounds
 
CoreyD's Avatar
1
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
First Name: Corey
Location: NE Wisconsin
Posts: 1,468
Trading: (23)
LGC
CoreyD has a spectacular aura aboutCoreyD has a spectacular aura about
Default Re: roaster question

Man this is hard first batch of Rwanda looked to dark and 2nd batch i used honuran and looked to light but both had 1 crack but when I grinded the honduran it was brown. Man this is gonna take some practice. Man this is sight deceiving, the Honduran brewed a nice dark coffee but yet the grounds were brown.
__________________
Serenity - 1. A disposition free from stress or emotion. 2. The absence of mental stress or anxiety

Last edited by CoreyD; 03-29-2011 at 02:12 PM.
CoreyD is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 06:17 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
All content is copyrighted jointly by Cigar Asylum and the content provider.