Thanks Ben. It looks like it will be late November before the model I want is available unless there's one in stock somewhere. I also looked at the quest m3 but not sure if they're even available now. I'll keep you posted.
Herman On Mon, Sep 26, 2016 at 4:08 PM, Benjamin McCafferty <[email protected]> wrote: > 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]> > 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]> >> 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]> >> 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]> >>> 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]> >>> 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]> >>>> 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. 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