Ive tried a few batches now and not having fun 
Some questions (sorry if these anwered elsewhere, Ive looked around but still need help).
Whats the diff between 1st and 2nd crack? Ive tried pan roasting and popper roasting. The pan definitely gave a louder crack (assume 1st), but not as much or for as long as I expected. 2nd crack continues for longer and a real crackling. Is that right?
Ive tried roasting in a B+D Hot n Pop. I tried a chimey but a mess not having side cutters or decent hack saw. Popper overheated and shut down! So have been trying smaller batches. A few cracks and then what sounded more like 2nd crack in the pan. So not sure if Ive been roasting too little or too much.
Basically the results have been very disappointing.
Robusta to what I thought was just after 1st crack in the popper - blow your head off stuff (but assume thats the nature of robusta)
Ethiopia Limu which Ive tried both ways, havent tasted the pan roasted yet, but the popper roast has gone in the bin. Is it just a unique bean I dont like, or have I screwed it up that much? :question
PNG Grade A Washed in the pan. Of course very uneven result, but to what I think was just into second crack. This is OK with milk and a bit of sugar. Bit watery, but thats normal from some of the comments elsewhere here.
BTW, pan roasting Ive done without a lid on and stirring constantly on a high heat.
Ive drunk them all pretty fresh, day after roast. And in a french press as all Ive got else is a 6 cup stovetop which I cant afford to run just for me.
Im already in trouble for spending a bit extra on some stuff, so have to work with what Ive got!
Any suggestions appreciated.

Some questions (sorry if these anwered elsewhere, Ive looked around but still need help).
Whats the diff between 1st and 2nd crack? Ive tried pan roasting and popper roasting. The pan definitely gave a louder crack (assume 1st), but not as much or for as long as I expected. 2nd crack continues for longer and a real crackling. Is that right?
Ive tried roasting in a B+D Hot n Pop. I tried a chimey but a mess not having side cutters or decent hack saw. Popper overheated and shut down! So have been trying smaller batches. A few cracks and then what sounded more like 2nd crack in the pan. So not sure if Ive been roasting too little or too much.
Basically the results have been very disappointing.
Robusta to what I thought was just after 1st crack in the popper - blow your head off stuff (but assume thats the nature of robusta)

Ethiopia Limu which Ive tried both ways, havent tasted the pan roasted yet, but the popper roast has gone in the bin. Is it just a unique bean I dont like, or have I screwed it up that much? :question
PNG Grade A Washed in the pan. Of course very uneven result, but to what I think was just into second crack. This is OK with milk and a bit of sugar. Bit watery, but thats normal from some of the comments elsewhere here.
BTW, pan roasting Ive done without a lid on and stirring constantly on a high heat.
Ive drunk them all pretty fresh, day after roast. And in a french press as all Ive got else is a 6 cup stovetop which I cant afford to run just for me.
Im already in trouble for spending a bit extra on some stuff, so have to work with what Ive got!
Any suggestions appreciated.

Maybe its just my nose doesnt like the limu cause they all loved the aroma of the beans... on the other hand tried some today and was fairly inoccuous, so maybe I didnt leave it long enough initially.
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