At the risk of sounding totally biased (which I am, unabashedly), I tried two roasts of the Liberica and had no positive results whatsoever. I'm now of the opinion that this stuff is totally skunk--perhaps suitable for a bong somewhere in the universe, but damn near sacrilege as what we consider "coffee" in this particular solar system. It is completely rank. Even my colleague at work (who will rave about ten-day-old Peet's as though it's "drinkable") wouldn't take a second sip. "Ya know," he said, "this really sucks." I couldn't have said it better myself. Stop trying. Spend your time trying to dial in a gesha or the Koratie WP...I guarantee that you'll have a better time trying. Full of my own opinions, paul Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Paul, If you have any left, feel free to send it along to me. I'll give it a good home. My tummy. :-) Best, Kris McN On Sat, Aug 30, 2008 at 12:13 AM, Paul Jolly wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Paul, We all have our likes and dislikes. I wonder if you roasted it right. My opinion is this is one of the most awesome coffees ever offered. It has a fruit bomb beginning with an anise finish that is simply stunning. If roasted right, the mid level flavors are a cornucopia of currant and tobacco with hints of peach and apricot. My guess is you roasted it too dark or too light. This coffee has a fairly narrow sweet spot. With your opinion of rankness I would say you under roasted it. First crack on this one doesn't start until about 10 degrees higher than an arabica. This is an awesome unique coffee experience. Everyone I have served it to commented on the uniqueness of the coffee and always asked for a second cup. Like my mom always said growing up, "Paul I am glad you don't like it, it just leaves more for me!" Les On Sat, Aug 30, 2008 at 12:13 AM, Paul Jolly wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Paul, We all have our likes and dislikes. I wonder if you roasted it right. My opinion is this is one of the most awesome coffees ever offered. It has a fruit bomb beginning with an anise finish that is simply stunning. If roasted right, the mid level flavors are a cornucopia of currant and tobacco with hints of peach and apricot. My guess is you roasted it too dark or too light. This coffee has a fairly narrow sweet spot. With your opinion of rankness I would say you under roasted it. First crack on this one doesn't start until about 10 degrees higher than an arabica. This is an awesome unique coffee experience. Everyone I have served it to commented on the uniqueness of the coffee and always asked for a second cup. Like my mom always said growing up, "Paul I am glad you don't like it, it just leaves more for me!" Les On Sat, Aug 30, 2008 at 12:13 AM, Paul Jolly wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
It's how you're roasting it. It's a heaven/hell coffee. On Sat, Aug 30, 2008 at 12:13 AM, Paul Jolly wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://lists.sweetmariascoffee.com/listinfo.cgi/homeroast-sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |