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  • #31
    Re: S.A. CoffeeSnobs "Roast-Off"...

    Finally got 500g packed up and ready to go. At 220g green in the Gene, it
    takes three batches to make 500g, so I tried to get them the same, with
    reasonable success, stop times within 30 seconds of each other. Greg, I was
    getting 5 to 5:30 between FC and SC start, so will be interesting to compare.

    After all that, I looked at what was left over and thought hmm I can do a wok
    roast with that, so gave it a try. Much better than last time I tried, which was
    before I knew anything about roasting. 300g in the wok (big cast iron base
    helps with the heating), moved along quite well, yellowing at 6:30, FC around
    13-14 (reasonably even at that stage), but longer than I would have liked to
    SC at about 22. Unfortunately I pulled it a bit early, due in part to
    mis-interpreting an increase in smoke as rolling SC, and in part to fear of
    being murdered for ruining the wok. I dont think it will be hard to pick this one in
    cupping ...

    Yes Ill have my roasting notes.

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    • #32
      Re: S.A. CoffeeSnobs "Roast-Off"...

      Well (courtesy of KJM) several bags of coffee were deposited at the
      Coffee Barun earlier today, so pretty much ready to go this weekend.

      Apparently proceedings will get under way *** 3pm Saturday. ***

      I did a quick cupping of mine before sending them off. Managed to
      maintain the subtle dark fruit notes observed earlier with moderate
      acidity (which seems to settle nicely with a few days age). Looking
      forward to trying it again after a week and comparing with everyone
      elses!

      Also cupped my wok roast which was interesting -- it started off a
      little sour, but that faded after a minute or so, with some but not
      excessive acidity and then becoming predominant a dusky / earthy
      flavour that was present in all the Sigri roasts (quite different from
      eg Toraja earthiness, seems to me to be specifically Sigri). It didnt
      come through as such in espresso, but Im sure contributed to
      the cocoa / mocha notes.

      Anyway its been fascinating to focus on one bean for a whole week.
      Should do it more often. Especially an interesting bean like this one --
      good choice Mark!

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      • #33
        Re: S.A. CoffeeSnobs "Roast-Off"...

        MOST OF SAMPLES IN

        CUPPING @ 3PM ON sAT

        SEE YOU THERE

        COME ONE COME ALL

        IF YOU HAVE A SPECIAL SPOON BRING HIM TOO!!

        MARK

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        • #34
          Re: S.A. CoffeeSnobs "Roast-Off"...

          Sorry, I cant make it today.

          Please enjoy yourselves and let me know what you thought of my roast.

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          • #35
            Re: S.A. CoffeeSnobs "Roast-Off"...

            Espresso cupping tomorrow @ 1.30pm

            see you there

            Mark

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            • #36
              Re: S.A. CoffeeSnobs "Roast-Off"...

              So, how did it go in SA guys?

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              • #37
                Re: S.A. CoffeeSnobs "Roast-Off"...


                Theyre obviously keeping us in suspense.... How cruel.

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                • #38
                  Re: S.A. CoffeeSnobs "Roast-Off"...

                  Originally posted by Sparky link=1208926653/30#36 date=1211182795
                  Theyre obviously keeping us in suspense.... How cruel.
                  Either that or theyre still at it! ;D

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                  • #39
                    Re: S.A. CoffeeSnobs "Roast-Off"...

                    OK. OK. All a bit hectic at the moment. Rest assured lots of
                    interesting things happened. Mark is writing a report which
                    will come along in a day or two. I made it for the cupping
                    on Saturday but unfortunately missed the espresso fun
                    yesterday as I had to work all day.

                    There were nine roasts all neatly lined up with cupping forms
                    etc when we arrived. These were three Gene Cafe, two Hottop,
                    two Corretto, Marks Has Garanti, and one wok roast.

                    Have to go now, will try to post some impressions later.
                    There were no definitive "winners" and "losers" as there
                    were different preferences from different people on both
                    cupping and espresso, with these preferences somewhat
                    mixed over the roasting styles. But some interesting
                    observations which will come out as we post more ...

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                    • #40
                      Re: S.A. CoffeeSnobs "Roast-Off"...

                      Originally posted by hazbean link=1208926653/30#38 date=1211185716
                      ... There were nine roasts all neatly lined up with cupping forms etc when we arrived. These were three Gene Cafe, two Hottop, two Corretto, Marks Has Garanti, and one wok roast ...
                      We also had 9 lined up ere in Qld, but predominantly Corretto based (7 of 9).

                      The versatility of roasting mechanisms, & results, brought to the party by you SA CSers sounds alone as a great basis of discussion - let alone getting into the cupping (2 days cupping, one plunger the other espresso ... great commitment!).

                      Onya

                      Methodology of roast wasnt focussed upon so much up here on Sunday (except comparing to Jasons Diedrich) due to commonality of machine used, but more of how the Cuban roasted via differing temp tamps, & consequent slurp in the cup ... geez, Belinda was there, so it was testimony to her that the Corretto reigned supreme as the choice way of home-roasting

                      So, (or is that SO), how was Sigri? :-?


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                      • #41
                        Re: S.A. CoffeeSnobs "Roast-Off"...

                        Well i today cupped a sampe from the wok and a sample from a bread oven (didnt know it at the time) and funily enough, preferred the the wok, light fresh and delicious with lots of sweetness.

                        Love when i get suprised!

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                        • #42
                          Re: S.A. CoffeeSnobs "Roast-Off"...

                          Results! We need results!!

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                          • #43
                            Re: S.A. CoffeeSnobs "Roast-Off"...

                            Originally posted by Greg Pullman link=1208926653/30#41 date=1211327559
                            Results! We need results!!
                            Cmon Croweaters..... Youre dragging the chain a bit with this

                            Mal.

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                            • #44
                              Re: S.A. CoffeeSnobs "Roast-Off"...

                              Originally posted by Mal link=1208926653/30#42 date=1211355727
                              Cmon Croweaters..... Youre dragging the chain a bit with this

                              Mal.

                              Yep..... I want to know how the roasts from the variety of roasters used compared to the commercial roast......

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                              • #45
                                Re: S.A. CoffeeSnobs "Roast-Off"...

                                While I dont know the official results I do know a tiny bit of a teaser that Gregs measured up very very well, Congratulations!!

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