Hi all. Got the starter pack about a month a go and have worked my way through the guatemala huehuetenago with great result using my $5 evilbay popper. I moved onto the Sumatran Mandhling on the weekend and things were a bit different. Second crack came along at around 15 minutes (was cold that day) but the colour of the roast seemed quite light, so instinct said leave it longer and see what happens. I ended pulling it out around the 20 minute mark. The colour was better but I noticed some strange cracking on some of the beans (not all, maybe 10-20% of them) and was just curious for some feedback on what the holes are, did I go too long? too hot? too cold? is this bean just a lighter stlye so i shouldnt have pushed it? with the guatemala i pulled out right on second crack, it looked and smelt 3 days later as I would have expected but not sure bout the sumatra. photo attatched. I put in the cs card as a colour reference guide. yet to try it though so ill be sure to update this thread when i do.
thanks for any help

thanks for any help


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