HarborTownBrewing
Well-Known Member
I have an Ethiopia bean I've probably had for 2 or so years. When i first tried it I loved it so I bought a lot more but didn't go through it as quickly as I expected. Over time the flavors have dissipated.
I've also struggled in roasting it the last year. I decided to hit it hard with heat because I've had a hard time catching 1c on this bean lately. So my goal was to get to 1c quick and maybe hear an aggressive crack.
Well, 1c never really came. I got a few pops around the 8 min and 9 min mark but that was about it. I was disappointed.
Tried it this morning and it's actually really good. The best roast I've had on it in the last year without a doubt. Im guessing the age is creating a condition that doesn't allow me to year much of a 1c regardless of how I roast it.
It's turned into a frustrating coffee to roast but it's a good reminder to not buy too much of something, and to not let it sit on the shelf.
I've also struggled in roasting it the last year. I decided to hit it hard with heat because I've had a hard time catching 1c on this bean lately. So my goal was to get to 1c quick and maybe hear an aggressive crack.
Well, 1c never really came. I got a few pops around the 8 min and 9 min mark but that was about it. I was disappointed.
Tried it this morning and it's actually really good. The best roast I've had on it in the last year without a doubt. Im guessing the age is creating a condition that doesn't allow me to year much of a 1c regardless of how I roast it.
It's turned into a frustrating coffee to roast but it's a good reminder to not buy too much of something, and to not let it sit on the shelf.