Hello everyone. I tried out my new Behmor 1600 today for the first time, I think the roast went well but I'm not sure. How does it look to you guys? I'm roasting for espresso. I was also wondering how long I should let it sit before I try it?



Regards,

Max

Hard to be sure without more info. What type of bean, program, load? Shot from the hip says some type of DP, roasted somewhere near 2C based on the perpendicular cracks along centerline, puffed center, some cracks near the poles. Color looks a bit uneven, but again, this is based on the image.

If you can't wait, pull shots today after grinding and letting the grinds sit for about 10 minutes. Alternately, you could grind for drip and do a cupping.

Sorry I forgot to put all the info. It was 1/4 lb on P4 D, I stopped the roast after about 9:30. And yes, it was Monkey Blend.

Seems good idea to start with 1/4 lb. roasts - but you will likely find that using the P4 profile with larger roasts such a 3/4 lb really extends out the time past 20 minutes - and you may want to try P1- P3.

What I like most about the Behmor - besides it's sturdiness, is the ability to roast up to a pound at a time. I live in mid-coastal California so I can (and do) roast outdoors all year, however in the winter it is often cool - and using P4 with larger roast loads may make it iffy getting into second crack before time limit on the roaster. (though I just noticed you are in South Florida - may make this a moot point for you.) I usually use the hotter/quicker P1 profile - to eliminate this problem. I almost always want the Sweet Maria's espresso blends going into second crack. (Otherwise I find them too acidic).

Cool, I plan to mess around with all the profiles. I was wondering, today when roasting coffee I thought I had more time than I did and had to leave before first crack and shut off the machine. If I re-roast the under roasted beans, will they taste awful?