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by CoffeeRoastersClub
July 27th, 2018, 10:45 am
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 11
Views: 1332

Grilled Coffee

Years ago I tried smoking beans in a BBQ meat smoker. The result was not good. Coffee beans are just not meat ... there is no real permeable outer layer to allow absorbtion of elements that create your typical smoked meat taste. What I ended up with was a creosote tasting outer layer on the beans.
by CoffeeRoastersClub
July 26th, 2018, 9:48 am
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 11
Views: 1332

Grilled Coffee

Looks like it only has 1 fin inside like the $27 models they sell on amazon. The thing is really designed for roasting vegetable in your grill, or other large food items. You really want a bit more agitation when roasting coffee beans. Minimum of 3 fins for coffee. Len
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by CoffeeRoastersClub
August 24th, 2017, 8:34 am
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 23
Views: 1407

Garage roasting basics

On your electric space heater there should be a disclosure on how many watts it uses. Len
by CoffeeRoastersClub
August 23rd, 2017, 9:41 pm
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 23
Views: 1407

Garage roasting basics

You guys really need to re-read the OPs initial post. He states that he will be using the KALDI Fortis 600g (a gas roaster) which will be drawing very minimal watts (as another poster indicated). The critical part of his post regarding watt usage centers around how many watts his garage heater is go...
by CoffeeRoastersClub
May 22nd, 2017, 1:19 pm
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 15
Views: 1800

Adding Robusta?

Thanks Jim for the info. I will start with 20% and work back from there. Looking forward to my next roast! Len
by CoffeeRoastersClub
May 22nd, 2017, 12:08 pm
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 15
Views: 1800

Adding Robusta?

One last question, Jim. I have been drinking Lungos recently, pulling 4 oz through 20 grams in my Gaggia Baby. I have been using 10% robusta in my blends; do you do around that for the blends you use for your cappos? Or a higher percentage possibly? Len
by CoffeeRoastersClub
May 22nd, 2017, 11:29 am
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 15
Views: 1800

Adding Robusta?

Thanks Jim. Sounds like a Vienna roast. Its been awhile since I did a rolling 2nd, and with my fluid bed I have come to totally rely on bean mass temp. Thanks for the info. I have Java Robusta beans. Len
by CoffeeRoastersClub
May 22nd, 2017, 8:11 am
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 15
Views: 1800

Adding Robusta?

Jim, I am going to try that. Question: How much into second crack would you suggest? Full City+? Vienna? Darker? And the timing you would suggest to get to that level? I can program it into my PID for my fluid bed roaster and your input would be very helpful. Thanks, Len
by CoffeeRoastersClub
May 21st, 2017, 4:46 pm
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 15
Views: 1800

Adding Robusta?

Robusta will generally add more volume of crema and give the espresso a bit of a bite. That has been my experience. Rule of thumb is to add no more than 15% robusta beans. Generally keep around 10%. I have been using some Java Robusta with decent luck. Len
by CoffeeRoastersClub
April 28th, 2017, 11:35 pm
Forum: Coffee Roasting
Replies: 28
Views: 2079

I have have been getting seriously sick after roasting.

I also have wondered about the caffeine component in roasting smoke. I have done alot of outdoor roasting and I swear that I get a caffeine kick doing roasting in the BBQ grill when there is no wind around. I have read that CO exposure causes rapid heart rate and headache, however it also causes fat...