I would call it more of a "long term leave of absence" from roasting. :) Partly because I can no longer get into my garage, partly because I found a local roast that I like and can get without too much shipping expense (Vivace). I originally started roasting because getting fresh decaf beans to blend with regular was cost prohibitive--decaf only lasts about 4 days post-roast in my experience then and then gets really thin and watery. At vivace's suggestion, I also went to refrigerating my beans which makes a massive difference in shelf stability for the decaf. All those things together made it less urgent to roast my own; but, i still love to do it and will do it again once the garage is cleaned out later this year. (Haha...) best, bmc PS--can't BELIEVE how expensive the hottop is now! I paid about $750, now they're $1350!!! Sent from my iPhone
> On Sep 26, 2016, at 09:59, herman dickens <[email protected]> wrote: > > 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. -- 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.
