Again, feel free to borrow mine for a few months and try it out if you like. best, bmc > On Sep 26, 2016, at 12:47, herman dickens <[email protected]> wrote: > > I was already leaning towards the Hottop and thought I might get the popcorn > popper to use until one was available. After what you Chris said about the > popper I decided that it was a waste of 25.00. It looks like the Hottop will > probably work no matter how dark or light I roast and seems to be built very > well. Parts are available and I can repair most of it myself. Looked at the > Gene but now when the heating element goes bad you have to send it back to > the factory for repair. That's a non starter for me. Once I find a bean I > like I can buy enough for several months and not be at the mercy of the post > office. It should be a good learning experience too. > > On Mon, Sep 26, 2016 at 3:43 PM, Benjamin McCafferty <[email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: > Oh, I wasn’t necessarily saying you should do a hottop! I liked mine very > well but I am guessing there are many good options out there now for less > money (behmor being right up there). I haven’t looked at any of them for at > least 5 years so am not current on the latest and greatest. > > Talk soon, > bmc >> On Sep 26, 2016, at 12:39, herman dickens <[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> >> Thanks Ben. You're always helpful and it's nice to talk with someone that's >> had experience with the products. I think I'll probably go with the Hottop. >> Still love the Brewtus. Not sure what I will do if it ever wears out to the >> point that I can't repair it. >> >> On Mon, Sep 26, 2016 at 3:37 PM, Benjamin McCafferty <[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> My go-to decaf when still roasting was sweet maria’s donkey blend—I never >> tried to get Vivace results from Vivace greens—a tough road ahead! You can >> get better results from roasting each bean type separately and then blending >> afterwards (i.e. instead of roasting pre-blended greens)—but you need a bit >> of time and patience to do this. The donkey decaf was a good compromise for >> me, and I loved the shots it made. I would usually pull espresso 50/50 with >> bourbon regular or similar for my first cup, and then all decaf thereafter. >> Both were excellent. >> >> I used to roast this on the darker end of the recommended range; I tend to >> not like a bright/acid espresso, instead favoring more >> syrupy/earthy/dark/sweet when I can get it. >> >> And by the way, apologies to the rest of the list for this somewhat >> off-topic thread. Happy to take it off-line if no-one else is interested. >> >> best, >> bmc >> >>> On Sep 26, 2016, at 12:11, herman dickens <[email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>> >>> Yeah the top model is 1600. That's the b model with programmable features. >>> I love vivace! I used to buy beans from them but the post office only got >>> them here on time about half the time. I went there a couple of times when >>> I was in Seattle and loved the place. The coffee is great. We're you able >>> to get your roasts comparable to Vivace? I'm having the same problem with >>> decaf and that alone is enough to make me want to roast my own. Even from >>> cc it takes anywhere from 1 day to 5 to get the order. If it goes to the >>> 5th day I either have to drive 30 minutes to the post office or wait 2 >>> days, until Monday, to get my coffee. It's getting old and I'd much rather >>> roast a time or two each week and have fresh beans all the time. >>> >>> On Mon, Sep 26, 2016 at 2:39 PM, Ben McCafferty <[email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>> 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] >>> <mailto:[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] >>>> <mailto:[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] >>>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hey Herman - go to the website www.sweetmarias.com >>>>> <http://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] >>>>> <mailto:[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. 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