What are you roasting today? - Page 13

Mr B · 01-13-2012, 03:29 PM

Looks to me like City + to Full City. But closer to City +. At least from what it looks like on my screen.

BSB · 01-14-2012, 10:24 AM

Really hard to tell, but from the color, I'd say city+, too.
When I roast, I don't really even look at the coffee, I stay tuned into the sound. 1st crack begins, 1st crack ends, then I'm right on top of it, 2nd crack begins, switch to cool. This varies depending on the roast I'm shooting for. But mostly this will give me a very nice Full City roast.

ApexAZ · 01-14-2012, 11:06 AM

Thanks. The beans are actually a little darker than the photo. I went about 1 minute past the end of 1st crack.

BSB · 01-15-2012, 09:39 PM

El Salvador Matalapa - Tablon El Naranjo
I kinda screwed up the roast on this. I thought I stopped the 1st batch, just as 2nd crack started, but it came out lighter than I thought it would. On the 2nd batch, I waited till I was sure 2nd crack had started and it was quite a bit longer than the 1st batch went. So, I let the 2nd roll into 2nd crack pretty good. What I got is 50-50% city+ and FC+ Should be interesting, as SM description says from city+ to Vienna is the range for this coffee. Cupping on Tuesday

Blak Smyth · 01-16-2012, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ApexAZ

I roasted the last of my SM Gneiss espresso blend. I used the remainder of the bag (about 11 oz) and I think it may have been a little too much.

I was shooting for Full City. I think I came close. Some Full City+/Light Vienna on some of it though. The blend makes it hard to get a uniform roast, or I'm still just learning. Maybe a little of both.

Would you say this is Full City? Sorry for the poor iPhone quality.

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Originally Posted by Mr B

Looks to me like City + to Full City. But closer to City +. At least from what it looks like on my screen.

I would say city+ as well. I don't like to roast this light because I hate to see so much chaff on the bean. This is something I am trying to overlook so I can make a roast that is best for the bean. I have roasted mostly to vienna or just under. It is hard to judge with my machine beacuse you can't hear the cracks. Thanks for posting pictures, It is helpful to see what your beans are looking like guys!

CigarSquid · 01-16-2012, 08:18 AM

Blak Smyth, What machine do you use?

Blak Smyth · 01-16-2012, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by garryyjr

Blak Smyth, What machine do you use?

Same as you I believe, the Nesco!

CigarSquid · 01-16-2012, 08:28 AM

Yep. It is hard to hear the crack. I heard a few yesterday while roasting.

BSB · 01-16-2012, 08:37 AM

WOW! Roasting, without hearing the cracks, is incomprehensible to me.

Blak Smyth · 01-16-2012, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BSB

WOW! Roasting, without hearing the cracks, is incomprehensible to me.

Yah I try to hear it but it is hard. I have to run a fan to keep my house from stinking to bad, that and the roaster are just too loud to hear the crack. Unless my ears are aging and I just can't hear it. I wouldn't recommend the Nesco but I don't regret buying it for the price. I do seem to get a very even roast, just have a hard time hitting the perfect roast mark. I almost have to get lucky.

CigarSquid · 01-16-2012, 08:52 AM

I like the smell of the roasting coffee. I am trying to listen the more i do it.

Blak Smyth · 01-16-2012, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by garryyjr

I like the smell of the roasting coffee. I am trying to listen the more i do it.

Kinda reminds me of burnt popcorn, but the wife hates it so I have to run the stove fan.

BSB · 01-16-2012, 09:32 AM

I do my roasting out in the garage, doors open for ventalation.

Mr B · 01-16-2012, 09:37 AM

Yesterday was:
Costa Rica Finca Bella Vista to Full City,
also some Papua New Guinea & El Salvador to Full City, to make a blend I have been enjoying

Blak Smyth · 01-16-2012, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by BSB

I do my roasting out in the garage, doors open for ventalation.

I thought about that, I am worried I would trip the breaker in the middle of a roast. My breakers trip often if I plug a heater in.
I also thought that the temps might keep it from working right, you live in CO though so I guess that isn't a factor?!?

ashtonlady · 01-16-2012, 12:04 PM

We have a dedicated plug in the garage that I use, so there is not a chance of tripping it. BUt How cold does it get where you are right now this time of year?

Blak Smyth · 01-16-2012, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ashtonlady

We have a dedicated plug in the garage that I use, so there is not a chance of tripping it. BUt How cold does it get where you are right now this time of year?

It gets down in the teens at night and stays around freezing during the day right now. I would say my garage stays about 40 degrees right now.

CigarSquid · 01-16-2012, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

I thought about that, I am worried I would trip the breaker in the middle of a roast. My breakers trip often if I plug a heater in.
I also thought that the temps might keep it from working right, you live in CO though so I guess that isn't a factor?!?

I had that happen.. Turn it right back on. Seemed to go fine.. It was only into the roast maybe 5-7 minutes. I moved to the kitchen so I can get other things done. If I am all caught up inside, down to the garage so I can smoke as well!

ashtonlady · 01-16-2012, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

It gets down in the teens at night and stays around freezing during the day right now. I would say my garage stays about 40 degrees right now.

That sounds like the temp I roast in. I have not had any issues. When it gets to cold in the garage, my roaster wont work. I like to roast in the garage because my son doesnt like the smell and I usially take the time to smoke and catch up on my fun reading on bullitin boards I am on.

Savor the Stick · 01-16-2012, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr B

Remember Blak, the darker the roast, the longer you should let it rest. give that at least 3 days before trying. it may be better in 4-5 also.

Good information!
I had some Guat Hunapu that I had roasted on the 23 of Dec...very dark, probably the edge of Vienna. I just start drinking it again (Broken French Press) and it is soooooo good.
I had let it degass for 5 days it has been sitting in a sealed mason since then. I am going to roast it again today like that and let it sit and degass for a while; I want to recreate that same thing.

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Originally Posted by garryyjr

What do you guys store your roasted beans in?

Mason Jar--loose seal for 24hrs, then tightened down.

01-13-2012, 03:29 PM	#241
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? Looks to me like City + to Full City. But closer to City +. At least from what it looks like on my screen. __________________ And there came a voice to him: “Rise, Peter; kill and eat.” Acts 10:13

01-14-2012, 10:24 AM	#242
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? Really hard to tell, but from the color, I'd say city+, too. When I roast, I don't really even look at the coffee, I stay tuned into the sound. 1st crack begins, 1st crack ends, then I'm right on top of it, 2nd crack begins, switch to cool. This varies depending on the roast I'm shooting for. But mostly this will give me a very nice Full City roast. __________________ Ad majorem Dei gloriam!

01-14-2012, 11:06 AM	#243
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: What are you roasting today? Thanks. The beans are actually a little darker than the photo. I went about 1 minute past the end of 1st crack.

01-15-2012, 09:39 PM	#244
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? El Salvador Matalapa - Tablon El Naranjo I kinda screwed up the roast on this. I thought I stopped the 1st batch, just as 2nd crack started, but it came out lighter than I thought it would. On the 2nd batch, I waited till I was sure 2nd crack had started and it was quite a bit longer than the 1st batch went. So, I let the 2nd roll into 2nd crack pretty good. What I got is 50-50% city+ and FC+ Should be interesting, as SM description says from city+ to Vienna is the range for this coffee. Cupping on Tuesday __________________ Ad majorem Dei gloriam!

01-16-2012, 08:18 AM	#246
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,212 Trading: (39)	Re: What are you roasting today? Blak Smyth, What machine do you use? __________________ gaRRy

01-16-2012, 08:28 AM	#248
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,212 Trading: (39)	Re: What are you roasting today? Yep. It is hard to hear the crack. I heard a few yesterday while roasting. __________________ gaRRy

01-16-2012, 08:37 AM	#249
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? WOW! Roasting, without hearing the cracks, is incomprehensible to me. __________________ Ad majorem Dei gloriam!

01-16-2012, 08:52 AM	#251
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,212 Trading: (39)	Re: What are you roasting today? I like the smell of the roasting coffee. I am trying to listen the more i do it. __________________ gaRRy

01-16-2012, 09:32 AM	#253
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 my roasting out in the garage, doors open for ventalation. __________________ Ad majorem Dei gloriam!

01-16-2012, 09:37 AM	#254
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? Yesterday was: Costa Rica Finca Bella Vista to Full City, also some Papua New Guinea & El Salvador to Full City, to make a blend I have been enjoying __________________ And there came a voice to him: “Rise, Peter; kill and eat.” Acts 10:13

01-16-2012, 12:04 PM	#256
ashtonlady The Lady is Here Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Laura Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,090 Trading: (8)	Re: What are you roasting today? We have a dedicated plug in the garage that I use, so there is not a chance of tripping it. BUt How cold does it get where you are right now this time of year?