Hi all,
Sorry about the bad alliteration. :-[
I roasted some of the recent BB Sumatran Blue Lintong last evening and not only had great trouble hearing any first crack, but didnt get any indication of second either.
I put 300 grams in the Gene Cafe, set the temp. at 230° and had virtually a silent roast for the whole time. I reduced the temp gradually to 220° when the beans started to look as if they were going to burn (I usually do this at first crack as they become exothermic to extend the 1-2 time). The roast was a bit uneven with beans varying between CS 9 and 11 at just on 20 minutes--a bit longer than usual but not the most extended roast I have had.
I tried the first cup this evening and it is really lovely, smooth and rich with an intense flavour, so Im looking forward to it when it matures in another few days.
How have others roasted this? And did anyone else have trouble hearing the cracks? I suppose my domestic blindness could have spread to my ears but its not my first choice. All comments or suggestions welcome.
Greg
Sorry about the bad alliteration. :-[
I roasted some of the recent BB Sumatran Blue Lintong last evening and not only had great trouble hearing any first crack, but didnt get any indication of second either.
I put 300 grams in the Gene Cafe, set the temp. at 230° and had virtually a silent roast for the whole time. I reduced the temp gradually to 220° when the beans started to look as if they were going to burn (I usually do this at first crack as they become exothermic to extend the 1-2 time). The roast was a bit uneven with beans varying between CS 9 and 11 at just on 20 minutes--a bit longer than usual but not the most extended roast I have had.
I tried the first cup this evening and it is really lovely, smooth and rich with an intense flavour, so Im looking forward to it when it matures in another few days.
How have others roasted this? And did anyone else have trouble hearing the cracks? I suppose my domestic blindness could have spread to my ears but its not my first choice. All comments or suggestions welcome.
Greg


, probably part of the Earthy flavour). very intense!
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