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bipolar · 03-16-2023, 11:03 AM

X2 on the info for home roasting...Always wanted to give it a shot.

gumby · 03-16-2023, 11:12 AM

There a ton of threads here on it, do a quick search. You can start cheaply like most of us did with a popcorn popper similar to the old Poppery's (not just any popcorn popper will work, it needs to be one that blows the heated air from below and circulates the beans). I finally bought a roaster from Coffee Bean Corral and love it.
For green beans there are dozens of sources, I usually buy from coffee been corral or sweet marias. I love the tasting notes that both sites give regarding the various beans.

macsauce13 · 03-16-2023, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigO

If you can deliver that flavor profile, I'm willing to make a trade. Love to try it. I even have a second coffee pot so it won't waste it on the girls chugging it before school/work.

Let’s do it! Do you have your own grinder?

macsauce13 · 03-16-2023, 08:33 PM

My equipment is pretty basic. It’s incredible what you can do with just decent equipment. I use a Freshroast SR500. I’ve been using it for about four years now.

If I were buying another one today, I’d buy the Freshroast Sr800. It’s a slightly larger model. All things considered the price of entry isn’t too bad. The process is simple but it’s definitely something you get better at with time.

Many people rely on their smell or time, but it’s a very visual process for me. I know the color I’m looking for and I know what impacts it.

On a cold day I will never achieve a top notch roast. Pretty darn good, sure, but I won’t get that rich color that comes with the 60+ degree days. Such a fun, rewarding process.

MaytagMan · 03-16-2023, 10:37 PM

Reading this makes me want to find my old Hottop in the garage and see about getting things set up out back again...

BigO · 03-17-2023, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macsauce13

Let’s do it! Do you have your own grinder?

I have 2 of them. 1 for coffee and 1 for spices.

BigJohn · 03-17-2023, 10:13 AM

I got a roaster too. It's still at the old house. Needs a good cleaning since I nearly started a fire in it last time I used it... whew.

MaytagMan · 03-21-2023, 07:37 PM

bigw · 03-26-2023, 08:23 AM

Single origin Peruvian from Aldi's. Pretty good for the price

SLR · 03-26-2023, 10:06 AM

Swill from AM PM. It's awful but need the caffeine.

03-16-2023, 11:03 AM	#11
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03-16-2023, 11:12 AM	#12
gumby Contributing Editor MOM November 2012 Emeritus Honorary MOM November 2021 Herf God Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 46,227	There a ton of threads here on it, do a quick search. You can start cheaply like most of us did with a popcorn popper similar to the old Poppery's (not just any popcorn popper will work, it needs to be one that blows the heated air from below and circulates the beans). I finally bought a roaster from Coffee Bean Corral and love it. For green beans there are dozens of sources, I usually buy from coffee been corral or sweet marias. I love the tasting notes that both sites give regarding the various beans. __________________ I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them. Thomas Jefferson

03-16-2023, 10:37 PM	#15
MaytagMan Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 100	Reading this makes me want to find my old Hottop in the garage and see about getting things set up out back again... __________________ "I use big words that I don't understand so I sound more photosynthesis."

03-17-2023, 10:13 AM	#17
BigJohn Chief Geek, @cigarweekly Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Atlanta (north burbs - Woodsto Posts: 14,111	I got a roaster too. It's still at the old house. Needs a good cleaning since I nearly started a fire in it last time I used it... whew. __________________ Government breaks our legs, then hands us a pair of crutches and says, "You see? If it wasn't for us you wouldn't be able to walk.".... Aren't we so lucky!? Need a website? Get one from a BOTL - > PM me! *"I swear by my life, and my love of it, that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine."* Help support the CigarWeekly webhost (me!) > Shop online? Start HERE: direct to Amazon.com Protect your computer from VIRUSES > Get Avast!

03-21-2023, 07:37 PM	#18
MaytagMan Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 100	__________________ "I use big words that I don't understand so I sound more photosynthesis."

03-16-2023, 08:33 PM	#14
macsauce13 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,182	My equipment is pretty basic. It’s incredible what you can do with just decent equipment. I use a Freshroast SR500. I’ve been using it for about four years now. If I were buying another one today, I’d buy the Freshroast Sr800. It’s a slightly larger model. All things considered the price of entry isn’t too bad. The process is simple but it’s definitely something you get better at with time. Many people rely on their smell or time, but it’s a very visual process for me. I know the color I’m looking for and I know what impacts it. On a cold day I will never achieve a top notch roast. Pretty darn good, sure, but I won’t get that rich color that comes with the 60+ degree days. Such a fun, rewarding process.

03-26-2023, 08:23 AM	#19
bigw Club Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Florida, NY USA Posts: 4,793	Single origin Peruvian from Aldi's. Pretty good for the price __________________ Life's too short to smoke cheap cigars

03-26-2023, 10:06 AM	#20
SLR Charter Member Moderator Herf God Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: OC/LA Area, CA USA Posts: 14,339	Swill from AM PM. It's awful but need the caffeine. __________________ Isaiah 53 LGBFJB

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