Hi, Joe, and welcome to home roasting. I don't typically cull my roasts after roasting. However, if I notice gray beans, I do toss those out. For the most part, Sweet Maria's beans are pretty darn defect free, so don't sweat it too much. Now then, your roasts from Ethiopia will tend to be a little more uneven, or any dry process beans for that matter, I think... Yemen beans may look a little rangy, but enjoy them as is. My little poem to help me - "If they're gray, throw 'em away. If their brown, drink 'em down". Too much culling will change the characteristics of that particular bean in the cup. If you're roasting beans from Sweet Maria's, roast & drink. If your beans are from elsewhere, you may need to do more pre-roast culling of defects as the quality may not be as high. Once you're coffee is roasted and you see something suspicious, eat the bean and pay attention to the color. Very light brown will probably be bitter, gray could very well be sour and other slighter darker beans could be sweet and fruity. Learn the colors associated with the flavors and you'll decide which to keep after a while. My 2 cents worth. Mostly have fun and keep the questions coming.. John Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://host.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
I pull out the very light brown beans that really stand out, compared to the normal roasted brown guys. Pop one in your mouth and give it a crunch. You may be surprised to find a taste similar to peanut. Also, be on the lookout for small rocks. They're usually hard to find in green coffee, but they stand out, after roasting. I've only found one, so far, in 2+ years of homeroasting, but I'm glad I grabbed it before it hit the grinder. On Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 7:40 PM, John A C Despres wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://host.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
I only have found one rock in all the cofe I have roasted, it was discovered as it went through the grinder. Seth Grandeau wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://host.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
They're the ones with the bonnets - very plain, won't take part in the wars of other beans, and interested in social action to help others. ;-) Lynne Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://host.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Happens way more in the commercial scene. Thank goodness most I have come across from Sumatra have been somewhat soft. Knock on "soft " wood. Joe On Mon, Aug 2, 2010 at 9:14 AM, Rich wrote: <Snip> -- Ambassador for Specialty Coffee and palate reform. Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://host.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Lynne - PLEASE - warn us next time. That deseved a 'spew alert'! Dave On Mon, Aug 2, 2010 at 4:43 PM, Lynne wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://host.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |
Sorry Dave. :D The temptation was too great... Lynne On Tue, Aug 3, 2010 at 3:29 PM, Dave Huddle < 137trimethyl26dioxopurine> wrote: <Snip> Homeroast mailing list Homeroasthttp://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20">http://host.sweetmariascoffee.com/mailman/listinfo/homeroast_lists.sweetmariascoffee.comHomeroast community pictures -upload yours!) :http://www.sweetmariascoffee.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemIdx20 |