Hi I ran a test roast with my starter pack. I intended to let them go right through each stage and burn them to get an idea but pulled them earlier than anticipated. First signs of crack started around 3:37 and kept cracking along the way and than from 6:20 a lot of cracks (fast paced) with smoke thickening. I pulled them at 6:34 and the picture below is the result. I think they look like a full city plus? There is a bit of colour variance amongst the beans which I put down to the fact I did a mixed roast from starter pack so that I didnt waste too many of one particular bean as I wanted to do the entire 150 gram roast. I struggled to tell when first crack really stopped as it seemed to go into what I assumed was second crack. ANy advice would be appreciated. I thought I may even keep them for when my machien arrives so I can dial in the grinder a little and not waste too many beans. But if this is not really the ideal way to go about it I will stop being such a tight you know what and put some good ones through. If they arent too burnt I would be interedted to see what they taste like although I am sure the mixed blend wouldnt be too good.






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