Comments on Profile Post by westermac

  1. Azimuth
    Azimuth
    You have to get to that second crack (or so I have heard).
    Oct 2, 2018
  2. famish99
    famish99
    What do you use for roasting? I've been curious about getting into it.
    Oct 2, 2018
  3. westermac
    westermac
    @rtaylor76 I generally like to finish up around the end of first crack for a city/medium roast (not a big fan of dark roasts). Screwed up before this roast even hit first crack!
    Oct 2, 2018
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  4. westermac
    westermac
    @famish99 I got started with a SC/TO setup (w/thermoprobes and Artisan) and more recently moved to a Behmor 1600+. Both have their advantages and are affordable ways to get into home roasting. It's lots of fun and a very practical way to insure a steady stream of fresh coffee. PM me if you have any questions.
    Oct 2, 2018
  5. DigMe
    DigMe
    I roasted for years and used a number of methods including the 2 mentioned above. Behmor is great. If you want to do it very cheaply it can be as simple as a wok and stove.
    Oct 2, 2018
  6. DigMe
    DigMe
    Chaff and smell can be an issue indoors though. I started on cheap air popcorn poppers from resale shops. Google it.
    Oct 2, 2018
  7. DigMe
    DigMe
    @westernmac I hate grassy coffee. In the US I probably would have just run to the grocery store and settled for something decent but not the freshest off the shelf. In China I’d just be screwed.
    Oct 2, 2018
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