Coffee Roasting

[Rippen]

Did you watch the videos on Sweet Maria's website?

I did, and I'm gonna watch them again, before I even give it a try.

 

[Maineiac]

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Welcome to the dark roast side.

 

[Wicket]

Joe @Wicket you are a gentleman and a scholar. View attachment 76762

I was taken back at first with how dark the Mexican actually tasted. With no real food to blunt the palate, it was popping with strong flavor. It is an excellent cup.

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Both you and Chuck roast a great bean! Oh and I'm all in..

Happy they made it and your enjoying. Funny thing is the Mexican was pulled just before it finished first crack. I almost always let it run 30 or so seconds after but you said you liked light I tried to do that haha. Great to see you joining in on roasting Dave. Welcome to the club

 

[D.L.Ruth]

Roasted about a 1/2 lb of Mexican today in the hot air popper. Turned out pretty well I think.
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Happy they made it and your enjoying. Funny thing is the Mexican was pulled just before it finished first crack. I almost always let it run 30 or so seconds after but you said you liked light I tried to do that haha. Great to see you joining in on roasting Dave. Welcome to the club

I just roasted up a Mexican and it ended up pretty dark, not too dark but darker than the rest I've done. not sure if I like it or not though.

 

[D.L.Ruth]

Well, I ordered up some raw beans from Sweet Maria's. They should be here within the week, and I'll give it a try. I'm not sure how much to do in the first batch, but it seems like it's gonna take a few trials to get it right. So I think I'll try something like 3 small batches, and take notes on them. I want to learn how to "perfect" this roasting deal. Wish me luck guys.

I have vbeen doing 1/2 pound batches. That seems to work out well for me.

 

[Wicket]

I have vbeen doing 1/2 pound batches. That seems to work out well for me.

Are you doing 1/2 lb at a time in the air popper?

 

[D.L.Ruth]

no,

Are you doing 1/2 lb at a time in the air popper?

in a Whirley Pop.

 

[Rippen]

I'm gonna use a air popper, so I won't be able to do so much at one time. But I will roast a half pound in how ever many "batches" the air popper can handle.
Well, that's my thoughts now..... we'll see how it turns out next weekend.

 

[Tennessee Dave]

Well, I ordered up some raw beans from Sweet Maria's. They should be here within the week, and I'll give it a try. I'm not sure how much to do in the first batch, but it seems like it's gonna take a few trials to get it right. So I think I'll try something like 3 small batches, and take notes on them. I want to learn how to "perfect" this roasting deal. Wish me luck guys.

If you are using the Nostalgia popper from Sweet Maria's use 1/3 cup per batch. About 4 batches will get you roughly 1/2 lb.

 

[D.L.Ruth]

got 10lbs of green beans on the way

 

[Tennessee Dave]

Okay after 24 hours rest I brewed a cup of the Mexican beans in the Aeropress. I got heavy notes of brown sugar and nuttiness. There is also some maltiness. I think it is fantastic!

 

[Wicket]

Okay after 24 hours rest I brewed a cup of the Mexican beans in the Aeropress. I got heavy notes of brown sugar and nuttiness. There is also some maltiness. I think it is fantastic!

Sounds spot on

 

[apnutter]

Damn. This is taking off. Pumped for the pass. Trying to down all the coffee I got for Christmas currently.

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[3/5King]

Happy they made it and your enjoying. Funny thing is the Mexican was pulled just before it finished first crack. I almost always let it run 30 or so seconds after but you said you liked light I tried to do that haha. Great to see you joining in on roasting Dave. Welcome to the club

I'd like to clarify (just in case) that your roast level was great! I just didn't expect the dark notes that it presented at the level of roast that it was. I'm on my second cup now.. Delicious.

 

[stin187]

So my sweet maria's popper and green beans will be here on Tuesday. I already have a few hand grinders, french press, aeropress, kettle, scales, and cold brew setup. In an effort to make sure I can completely master and enjoy my ongoing obsession with coffee I have also procured an espresso machine, new electric burr grinder, pour over setup with steel mesh filter (no paper ever touches any of my coffee), and an ibrik for the wife for turkish brew. I should now conceivably be able to source, roast, and brew nearly every type of coffee I could want. If it's worth doing, it's worth overdoing! Really looking forward to diving into roasting and having full control over my coffee.

 

[Wicket]

So my sweet maria's popper and green beans will be here on Tuesday. I already have a few hand grinders, french press, aeropress, kettle, scales, and cold brew setup. In an effort to make sure I can completely master and enjoy my ongoing obsession with coffee I have also procured an espresso machine, new electric burr grinder, pour over setup with steel mesh filter (no paper ever touches any of my coffee), and an ibrik for the wife for turkish brew. I should now conceivably be able to source, roast, and brew nearly every type of coffee I could want. If it's worth doing, it's worth overdoing! Really looking forward to diving into roasting and having full control over my coffee.

Very true

 

[Wicket]

Guys I'm trying to plan this pass but having some issues with how we should set it up. I'm thinking I'd start the pass with 4lbs. The first person takes .25lb from each and puts 1lb or more of their favorite. This way if the box takes a bit longer the roasted beans won't go bad. It also gives the taker a chance to roast the way they want. What's your thoughts on this setup???

 

[apnutter]

Guys I'm trying to plan this pass but having some issues with how we should set it up. I'm thinking I'd start the pass with 4lbs. The first person takes .25lb from each and puts 1lb or more of their favorite. This way if the box takes a bit longer the roasted beans won't go bad. It also gives the taker a chance to roast the way they want. What's your thoughts on this setup???

This works. I kind of imagined it like a cigar pass. Starter would put 4 .25# bags in (or whatever) and you put what you take. Keep the bags to .25# to keep the roasted stuff fresh. I don't see this staying out long enough for the fresh roast to go bad but what do i know?

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[stin187]

The couple passes I've run seem to average at least a week per person involved. Sometimes more if life gets in the way. Just a piece of info that may be helpful.

 

[ChuckMejia]

Guys I'm trying to plan this pass but having some issues with how we should set it up. I'm thinking I'd start the pass with 4lbs. The first person takes .25lb from each and puts 1lb or more of their favorite. This way if the box takes a bit longer the roasted beans won't go bad. It also gives the taker a chance to roast the way they want. What's your thoughts on this setup???

Great plan bro.