First crack at roasting

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Originally Posted by germantown rob

Fresh roast, YUM!

Anyone that says 5 days out is not fresh simply doesn't know what they are talking about.

seemed a bit extreme to me as well.

This is straight from Sweet Marias....

"Coffee is best 4 to 24 hours after roasting. During this time, coffee emits enough C02 to keep the oxygen (that will eventually make it stale) at bay. The essential flavor oils are delicate, and fade or become tainted quickly despite all our interventions. Stored as whole beans in an airtight glass jar in a dark place, coffee can stay "fresh" for roughly 5 days. For those without a good neighborhood roaster, we invite you to discover the simple pleasure of roasting your own coffee."

I can't say I agree with this as I have bought beans from a local roaster and enjoyed them very much 10-14 days after roast.

It's possible I like stale beans, but who the hell knows?