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    I just completed my first "Corretto" roast. The beans were a Costa Rican (not sure of the exact variety) roasted in two batches of approximately 240g each. The first batch took a bit longer than the second (forgot to take the details   :-[) but was pulled between 15 and 16 minutes (about 20secs into rolling 2nd). The second batch hit 1st crack around 6:20 and then 2nd about 12:00ish then dumped into the "Flo Mk1 Bean Cooler" (not trying to steal anyones thunder..Im aware that others have this style of cooler, but its my 1st attempt, hence the name  ) and were room temp by 14 mins.
    From a 476g batch of greens I finished with a 400g batch of roasted beans.

    I havent got the datalogging component active yet and I also need to get the handsfree for the HG better configured (looks like a dogs breakfast atm) but at least it worked!  

    My temporary setup:



    The end result (sorry about the photo; taken at night without a flash):



    To my inexperienced nose roasting beans dont smell like coffee when the roasting process is taking place, but that familiar aroma is already starting to appear not 30 mins post roast.
    Next up will be some PNG Peaberry....

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    Re: My first Corretto roast

    Flo,

    Hey, good looking roast there..... and welcome to the band of Corretto roasters. It is just so much easier to control than a popper and good batch sizes as well.

    Im sure you will be even more pleased when you taste the result in a few days.

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    • #3
      Re: My first Corretto roast

      Great results there Flo!

      No looking back now I am drinking Costa Rican roasted from my Corretto at the moment as well. 2 different varieties. Look forward to your tasting notes in a few days.

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      • #4
        Re: My first Corretto roast

        Originally posted by Flo link=1169639005/0#0 date=1169639005
        not trying to steal anyones thunder
        I just did a stocktake and all is accounted for so dont even think about it.


        Nice looking roast by the way.

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        • #5
          Re: My first Corretto roast

          To my inexperienced nose roasting beans dont smell like coffee when the roasting process is taking place, but that familiar aroma is already starting to appear not 30 mins post roast.
          Totally agree on that one, i started with a popcorn popper where i dont think the smell is as strong due to the batch sizes being much smally but when i moved to the corretto i soon noticed the smell and its that roast smell that attracts the neighbours as they are not quite sure what it is thats roasting as the smell changes as the roast progresses.

          I also do about 500gm per week of decaf for a mate and that again is deferent to the different beans i normally roast. Probably due to the water method of decaffing the beans i guess

          As a permanent measure i tend to use the ratchet type clamps rather than the woodworking as they consistently grip with the aid of a cloth onto the heatgun better. Mine are cheapies from the warehouse but work really well. You can see my setup here http://coffeesnobs.com.au/YaBB.pl?num=1164028430

          A good looking first time roast, mine was no where near as consistent as yours looks.

          Mal

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          • #6
            Re: My first Corretto roast

            Nice roast Flo... they look awesome... well done!

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            • #7
              Re: My first Corretto roast

              I really enjoyed roasting this way. Im also looking forward to tasting whats in the cup! I just need to sort out a few things to streamline the whole process. The Makita HG1100 worked flawlessly.

              Belinda, I am another "Corretto" convert! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

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              • #8
                Re: My first Corretto roast

                Another Makita convert

                Hopefully they will stand the test of time they are too expensive to replace. But the adjustment on them is so good for roasting.

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                • #9
                  Re: My first Corretto roast


                  The roast is looking good there Flo

                  Im sure youll have heaps of fun with this method.

                  Belinda

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                  • #10
                    Re: My first Corretto roast

                    Originally posted by Coffeechaser link=1169639005/0#7 date=1169725558
                    Another Makita convert  

                    Hopefully they will stand the test of time they are too expensive to replace. But the adjustment on them is so good for roasting.
                    Nah, Ive actually had this little gem for about two or three years. I bought it for softening paint. I reckon theyll go the distance..Makita is good gear!

                    I might need to compare notes on heat settings though..perhaps a makita roasting day...?  

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                    • #11
                      Re: My first Corretto roast

                      If you are in Sydney we could organise something Flo A Makita dual perhaps It is always good to have snob gatherings and see how others do things.

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