Reading through the thread http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1250412269 I was thinking why the 9-11 min mark for first crack?
I do aim for that from reading through Coffee Snobs. I did find that it did reduce tipping.
So I thought how quick can I get to first crack without tipping?
I chucked the beans in cold and put on the BM heating element. Once the beans get to 50C I put the heat gun on low for one minute then on high.
From 50C I get to FC in four and half minutes to five. Second crack about 5-6 minutes after that.
Little or no tipping occurred. I seem to get tipping when the drop in temp is high or push too fast (heat gun high) straight away.
Also the post roast weight is a little higher.
Tried some this morning, only one day post roast and the results have been good.
On the plus side it has added more body and flavours. On the minus, the flavours are rounded off, not as bright.
Anyone else tried this?
I do aim for that from reading through Coffee Snobs. I did find that it did reduce tipping.
So I thought how quick can I get to first crack without tipping?
I chucked the beans in cold and put on the BM heating element. Once the beans get to 50C I put the heat gun on low for one minute then on high.
From 50C I get to FC in four and half minutes to five. Second crack about 5-6 minutes after that.
Little or no tipping occurred. I seem to get tipping when the drop in temp is high or push too fast (heat gun high) straight away.
Also the post roast weight is a little higher.
Tried some this morning, only one day post roast and the results have been good.
On the plus side it has added more body and flavours. On the minus, the flavours are rounded off, not as bright.
Anyone else tried this?

) minute mark was to allow the flavors to develop in the bean. Its the profile you use up to FC/RFC that predominantly determine the flavors in the cup. I think it was Mal that mentioned this to me in a post once. Anyhow, this has helped me produce sweeter coffee roasts with more character/depth.
, and it ended up finishing about 10C shy of SC! about CS7, i thought wow this is going to be one light sparkly roast!......turned out amazing, loved it, and have since roasted another batch to the same level of CS7 (without the temp drop), and i never would have experienced it if the kettle wasnt turned on!, i never throw out any stuff ups now, ya never know! :
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