[Mr B]

I'm with Bob. I like to try them at all different stages of rest. They really change alot in the first 1-3 days. I like to roast enough that will last me about 5 days, 7 at the most. Also, some beans take a longer rest, better. Sumatra's do well with the 3 days of rest, where the Costa Ricans (to me) are better with 1-2 days of rest.
I usually roast (for myself) 4 different 1/4 lb batches and rotate through them each day during the week.