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I like it dark. I want to try more and different levels, but am scared. I have never been a fan of light coffee, So I do not want to waste it.

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Originally Posted by garryyjr (Post 1523782)

I like it dark. I want to try more and different levels, but am scared. I have never been a fan of light coffee, So I do not want to waste it.

The image I showed above is about as light as I like it, I was very good in fact. The next roast I did was a different bean and seemed to get a little darker.

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I will experiment some more.. As time goes on.

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Lookin Good Shane. What are you roasting with?

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Originally Posted by Mr B (Post 1525334)

Lookin Good Shane. What are you roasting with?

Same as Garry, the Nesco.

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Costa Rica Los Nacientes to FC, yesterday morning. Cupping tomorrow. From SM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth (Post 1525355)

Same as Garry, the Nesco.

Very even color. Looks nice. Good job.

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Originally Posted by Mr B (Post 1526383)

Very even color. Looks nice. Good job.

Thanks, I think I have finally got the hang of it.

The only draw backs to this roaster so far are:

Cons:
A) takes longer to roast than most roasters
B) takes 5 minutes to cool
C) low capacity
D) doesn't seperate chaff well

Pros:
A) easy to clean
B) easy to opperate
C) remembers the last roast time setting
D) has a good aggitator that helps even roast
E) inexpensive

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Originally Posted by garryyjr (Post 1518155)

Can you roast beans that have already been roasted?

NO!

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth (Post 1519081)

I don't think you can reroast. If it isn't dark enough for you, try less beans on your next roast.

You're right!:tu

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth (Post 1523778)

Last batch
http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/...s/42babde8.jpg

Looking really, really good, very even roast. Most of the chaff is roasted off--maybe (like you said later) a longer roasting time will cause those beans to open up a little more.

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth (Post 1526403)

Thanks, I think I have finally got the hang of it.

The only draw backs to this roaster so far are:

Cons:
A) takes longer to roast than most roasters
B) takes 5 minutes to cool
C) low capacity
D) doesn't separate chaff well

Pros:
A) easy to clean
B) easy to operate
C) remembers the last roast time setting
D) has a good agitator that helps even roast
E) inexpensive

Yep sounds like it. I like my roaster it has a fan knob that I can slow down the fan, or speed it up if I want to speed up the roasting process. Also has a very good chaff collection process.:tu

But I have forever ruined you for 7-11, AM-PM mini mart, etc. coffee. Once you've had the best, can't handle the rest. :D:D

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El Salvador El Carrizal to FC

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I just had my first cup of home roasted sweet marias espresso blend Gneiss (#20) and WOW, what a good cup of coffee!

I made a keurig drip with it first followed by an aeropress americano at work and dang, it's really good. It's especially good from the aeropress.

Anyone want to buy a used Keurig? :)

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Originally Posted by ApexAZ (Post 1528026)

:r My Keurig is an expensive hot water maker now:tu

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Ordered some more beans today:
(1 Lb each)

El Salvador Finca La Montanita Bourbon
Espresso Monkey Blend
Moka Kadir Blend

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Originally Posted by Mr B (Post 1528276)

Sounds good Blak.

I have no idea what I am ordering, haha. I just picked a couple of cool sounding names:tu
Who wouldn't order Monkey Blend? Really!

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth (Post 1528300)

I have no idea what I am ordering, haha. I just picked a couple of cool sounding names:tu
Who wouldn't order Monkey Blend? Really!

Exactly. I seen that name, and thought. I must check that out as soon as I get home.. and 99.9% sure I need to order it.:tu:dr

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My last batch came out nice, dark & oily:
http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/a...-39-30_394.jpg

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Looks WAY too dark! I believe recommended roast is to City - FC and I found it more true to description at City+ Dang, that's gotta be close to French roast, all you are gonna taste is the roast when it's that dark.