Getting into roasting

[Whtwtrman79]

Wow 152 lbs of beans, how long does a green coffee bean last?

 

[Almi]

Wow 152 lbs of beans, how long does a green coffee bean last?

No clue but as long as they are green and kept cool and dry they should last a while, but that might just be more than what I would drink in a year or 2

 

[Wicket]

Wow 152 lbs of beans, how long does a green coffee bean last?

From what I have seen it's about 2-3 years but some will last even longer and get better with age. Problem for me is I can't drink the same coffee everyday for 2 years. I guess it would be like smoking the same cigar everyday for a year.
Sweet Maria's also has a sister site for large bag orders.
http://www.coffeeshrub.com/shrub/content/coffee-shrub

 

[Argus17]

Ah, sorry folk, but green beans go stale also. The rule of thumb is to roast within 6 to 8 months of processing. One of the reasons Sweet Maria gives you the date the shipment was received.

 

[Wicket]

Ah, sorry folk, but green beans go stale also. The rule of thumb is to roast within 6 to 8 months of processing. One of the reasons Sweet Maria gives you the date the shipment was received.

Yes but then in the forum they talk about storing for 3 years (aged coffee) and one of the articles they talk about it and say some age well and some don't. Most things I've seen say 6 months to a year are best

 

[Wicket]

It arrived doing the burn in now.

 

[Almi]

Let the fun begin!!!

You are going to love the fresh taste!

 

[Wicket]

Well I was out of town for a bit so not much practice with the new Behmor. Today's batch turned out good but maybe could have used another minute at P5. I tend to like a medium roast anyway so this could be spot on after grinding and brewing.
Roasting away

Finished batch .5Lbs

 

[Wicket]

Got in some ISOM Serrano beans today and roasted them up.

 

[herfdog]

If I have a kettle style popcorn machine, am I ok to assume it won't be good for roasting?

 

[Wicket]

Like this?

 

[samb]

Ive wanted to try my hand at roasting coffee. Doesnt look too labor intensive with the popcorn maker.

 

[herfdog]

Like this?

almost. but its closer to this

the heating unit can be taken out of the machine, I'd make a stand and manage something to fit to the gear of kettle axle for rotation

 

[Wicket]

Not sure about that one.

 

[javelin377]

This is a slope that I truly fear. Like getting all weak in the knees looking down from the 20th floor or something.

 

[BrewinHooligan]

Like this?

First off, I can't believe I missed this thread for so long... Secondly, the "whirly popper" pictured above is what I use now after burning up a couple air poppers. I LOVE how well it works, but it is very manual and labor intensive. You have to sit and stir the whole time. You will need a thermometer to read the temperature inside as well to make sure you add the beans at the right temperature and don't overheat while you stir. Always remember to cut the heat and start cooling down when the beans are a little lighter than you want becuase they will continue to darken until they cool.

Excellent thread Joe and thank you again for the delicious coffee you sent!! Now that I have moved I need to get back to roasting. Costco coffee just doesn't cut it anymore.

 

[Wicket]

This is a slope that I truly fear. Like getting all weak in the knees looking down from the 20th floor or something.

It's way less than cigars so have no fear haha.