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  • javabeen
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    I havent posted in this thread in a while and thought Id give an update.

    Ive been roasting Columbian beans as I rather enjoy them and bought a lot to roast for Christmas presents. The Christmas pressie roasting was a lot of work - lots of small size batchs to roast, then grind, then package and label. Heres hoping the recipients enjoy and appreciate them!

    Ive dropped my roast batch size to 100g from 130g. This is because 100g is enough for me for a few days. Also with the slightly warmer temps currently, Im getting 8-9 min roasts.

    Ive now done away with the chimney as I hate staring down it to see what color the beans are and getting a face full of hot smokey air. Also at night the lights cast a shadow down the chimney and makes it hard to see what color the beans really are.

    So now roasting with no chimney. Not losing any beans and getting the same roast times as with a chimney. I can now see what color the beans are much more easily. Also roasting at night with lights is more enjoyable as I can easily see what color the beans really are.

    Do most people use a chimney on their popper?

    Javabeen - Christmas roaster.

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  • Thundergod
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    Only my standard 100g.
    The MM is obviously a different bean to the others Ive roasted so far.
    Second batch was 80g and no problem.

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  • javabeen
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    Well done TG on revealing it was a home roast. Its nice to get compliments for your efforts.

    When I did the Columbian beans, the popper couldnt push the 130g so I had shake the popper through most the roast. Id stop shaking occasionaly to check the roast profile. Getting better now at identifying the signs, smoke, color, etc so know when to expect the cracks.

    How much did you roast in the popper to overheat it?

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  • Thundergod
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    Definetly fun roast to cup as you said.

    Ive just finished my first batch of Monsooned Malabar (which overheated the popper just as I was about to finish the roast).
    I waited 2 weeks before using them after my initial taste after 4 days.

    Very nice.

    My sister-in-law dropped in yesterday but said she had no time for coffee.
    I convinced her to try some as it was different to what shed tried before and she relented and stayed.
    She really does like my coffeenow.
    Anyway, after she complimented me again I was proud to reveal it was home roasted.

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  • COFFEECHASER
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    Good to see you are completely sold out on the home roasting now  Javabeen  
    It is a lot of fun indeed and so cool when you can go through the whole process from green bean to cup, very satisfying indeed.
    Good job on encouraging others to convert to roasting to, is a great testimony when a person speaks of their results as a new roaster for people lookign I reckon (coming from a new roaster as I am   )

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  • javabeen
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    I roasted a batch of Columbian beans yesterday afternoon. 20 dgrees in Melbourne. 1st crack at 5:27, 2nd crack at 8:14 and thats when I pulled them. I thought these looked the best out of all my roasts to date.

    I made some espresso tonight after letting them degass for about 32 hours and the espresso was absolute magic. A perfect double espresso (well I reckon anyway!). Sweet, treacle like, exceptionally smooth, very slight bitterness, nice thick crema.
    Best espresso yet after India Tiger Mountain from my home roasting.

    It just keeps getting better. If anyone out there is thinking of home roasting, you should give it a go. Its very challenging and highly rewarding. For those starting out and not having much like (as I did), keep at it.

    I cant help but want to tell everyone about my roasting...think its time to start posting my results in another thread now :-|

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  • Javaphile
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    Originally posted by javabeen link=1163030311/45#54 date=1165540344
    Anyone know if its possible to put forward recommendations for Beanbay bean varieties?
    Yup! In the Wishing Well forum.


    Java "May all your wishes come true!" phile

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  • marcstolk
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    What do you think people are getting from me for Christmas :-)

    Cant say its labour free... in fact alot of effort goes into it... and the proper bags as well with the 1 way valve...

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  • javabeen
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    Thanks guys,

    Coffechaser,
    I must say Im really enjoying this one and hope I see it again on Beanbay.

    Anyone know if its possible to put forward recommendations for Beanbay bean varieties?

    Im thinking of roasting and giving some as Christmas pressies. Some of the guys here at work have sampled the fruits of my labour and reckon its pretty good and not just me, so its time to let others enjoy what I am enjoying :-)

    Javabeen

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  • COFFEECHASER
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    Great looking roast, the Indian Tiger Mountain is one of my favourite SOs that I have had so far.

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  • marcstolk
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    Looks great javabean... very nice...

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  • Dimal
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    Top roast there jBeen [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

    Mal.

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  • javabeen
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    Some info on this roast...ambient temp 21 degrees in Melb on the day. 1st crack at 4:22secs, 2nd crack at 7:15secs, rolling 2nd at 7:30secs, pulled the roast at 7:52 secs.

    I raise the popper 4 inches from the table to aid the air induction to the vents under the popper.

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  • javabeen
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    And now for the pic!

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  • javabeen
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    Roasted 130g of India Tiger Mountain on Tuesday and tried it out today in an espresso, absolute magic. Very smooth, not too strong, quite fruity.

    Heres a pic of the roast. I roasted this 20 secs into rolling second.

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