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    Hey guys!

    Just got started on my Behmor, and am very fresh to roasting but very keen
    I've been roasting the India Elephant Hills AA

    Post-roast, my beans still seem to have a strip of greenish colour through the centre. This is the same whether I do a lighter or darker roast

    What am I doing wrong?
    (P.s. tried to upload photo but wouldn't let me)

    Any help would be greatly appreciated!

  • #2
    how much do you took and which way you've done it?

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    • #3
      Originally posted by jordanpfrancis View Post
      Hey guys!

      Just got started on my Behmor, and am very fresh to roasting but very keen
      I've been roasting the India Elephant Hills AA

      Post-roast, my beans still seem to have a strip of greenish colour through the centre. This is the same whether I do a lighter or darker roast

      What am I doing wrong?
      (P.s. tried to upload photo but wouldn't let me)

      Any help would be greatly appreciated!
      Welcome. Pretty hard to help if you don't describe your roasting method (weight of beans green, which profile settings or manual settings did you use, when did you hit first crack, how long afterwards did you stop the roast)?

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      • #4
        Hey guys!

        I'm using around 100g of green beans, preheating for 90sec, using the auto P1 profile, First Crack happened after 7mins - I stopped it about a minute later
        Then did the same, but stopped it just as Second Crack started

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        • #5
          Are you talking about the line on the outside of the bean or are you cutting it and referring to what’s inside?

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          • #6
            Can be seen on the outside - but also when I cut in
            Last edited by jordanpfrancis; 2 September 2018, 01:31 PM.

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            • #7
              Can you take some photos of the beans? Although you might need to post 5 times before you can add them here…
              Sounds like they're under-roasted - and 100g is a pretty small batch.
              Doesn't Andy suggest 400g & P2? If so, P2 would make for a pretty quick roast for 100g, and potentially under-roasted inside… although I'm not a Behmor roaster I'm afraid – so I'll leave the clarification to the pros!

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              • #8
                Like this?

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                • #9
                  A p1 100gr load of elephants hills will run from fc,rfc,2nd crack,rolling 2c straight after each other in my experience.

                  in my 7 roast and week and a half experience in roasting I have found the yummiest cup of eh so far is a p3 setting with no preheat

                  How do the beans taste?

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                  • #10
                    anyone using popcorn makers? if so how long are we cooking for?

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by gablagos View Post
                      anyone using popcorn makers? if so how long are we cooking for?
                      Over a decade of discussions on using a popper in this thread: https://coffeesnobs.com.au/roasters/...ng-popper.html


                      Java "Look and thou shalt find!" phile
                      Toys! I must have new toys!!!

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by jordanpfrancis View Post
                        Hey guys!

                        I'm using around 100g of green beans, preheating for 90sec, using the auto P1 profile, First Crack happened after 7mins - I stopped it about a minute later
                        Then did the same, but stopped it just as Second Crack started
                        From my own experience and some assistance from Andy I’ve found this will get pretty consistent results.

                        Use 200g or 400g batches. 200g best while practicing.
                        No preheat.
                        Select P2 and B
                        At FC (after several cracks) hit C and P3 for 50% power

                        You can let it run the full time to get a decent roast. Alternatively hit the + once for slightly darker or stop it 20sec early for a bit lighter.

                        Ambient temp will have an impact though so pay attention. Also take notes while experimenting. repeat what works best.

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                        • #13
                          Exactly like this!

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Hughie View Post
                            Like this?

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                            yep, like this! Sometimes, even less roasted in the middle

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                            • #15
                              I've been using a Pop Corn pump for many years. I have 2 types. Circular air motion and vertical air motion. They both do a fantastic job and can be purchased for approximately $5 at thrift stores. The time to 1st crack is approximately 3-4 minutes. 2nd crack approximately 7-8 minutes. I discard the top part of the pump and insert a makeshift cloths dryer metal pipe for the expansion. I use a "long" wooden dowel with a small tasting spoon attached at one end for viewing samples. The other end is used to stir the beans if required. I've found that periodic stirring helps with the process.
                              roger

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