Ben I looked at the Hottop *KN-8828B-2K+ but Hottop is on vacation for another week or so and I haven't talked to them. Looks like they're not available anywhere right now and they are pricey. Did you quit roasting? If so why? I know we both like to tinker and this looks like something I'd enjoy.*
*Herman* On Mon, Sep 26, 2016 at 12:51 PM, Benjamin McCafferty <[email protected]> wrote: > Hey! I had an i-roast too! That was a fun little unit, until it burned up > one day. It was perfect for someone like me who drinks some decaf—small > batches and easy to see the beans. I had forgotten all about that until you > mentioned it. > b > > On Sep 26, 2016, at 08:05, Craig Stout <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hey Herman - go to the website www.sweetmarias.com - Awesome place, and a > VERY slippery slope. I have been roasting for 15 plus years and I really > believe that it is the only way to get the best coffee, (as you already > have one of the best machines!) . I have had 2 i-roasts (still have one as > a backup) and currently have a gene-cafe - I like it a lot, however at that > price point there are lots of different options. You could try the popcorn > popper, but personally I would dive in and get a good roaster - you won't > regret it. Just remember, always roast outside in the garage - you would be > amazed how much smoke you produce. Good luck.... > > On Mon, Sep 26, 2016 at 8:00 AM, herman dickens <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> Hi. I've been on this forum a while and have always gotten good advice >> here. I'm thinking about getting a roaster and roasting my own beans. Right >> now I usually use a bag a week of beans, 12oz, that I get from counter >> culture coffee. I have a subscription and for the most part that works >> great but because of circumstances beyond my control I run out of coffee 2 >> or 3 times a year. I do have issues with the post office occasionally >> losing the order or delivering it several days late but for the most part I >> get my coffee before the weekend. Right now I'm using their Big Trouble >> blend and I also use Hologram and Apollo to mix things up. I'm looking for >> a recommendation for green beans and a roaster. I may just get a popcorn >> popper to begin with to see if I like the results better than what I'm >> already using. Any ideals and recommendations will be appreciated. Thanks >> in advance. >> >> Herman >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Brewtus" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to [email protected]. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/brewtus. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Brewtus" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/brewtus. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Brewtus" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/brewtus. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Brewtus" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/brewtus. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
