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Post by benvt on Jan 30, 2008 11:47:15 GMT -5
I was wondering if anyone has tried the Behmor with any of the available beans. I am trying ours out today and was looking for a good starting point. I'm starting out with the Panama beans. From John's notes it looks like 1 pound at P2 should be used with 2.5 lbs. of beans. I'm not sure about the time (A,B,C,D). I figure I'll start out with the same time I used for oven roasting and adjust according to smell, cracks, looks, etc. I'll post my results when done. Please post any information you have. Thanks.
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Post by Alchemist on Jan 30, 2008 15:47:58 GMT -5
Don't worry about the programs. They are just quick buttons to different times. Yes, p2 works nice. I like it right around 16 minutes, although it takes 18 minutes just fine also and shows you what the roaster can do. If you hear snaps, call it done.
You are on the right track - please do report back.
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Post by benvt on Jan 30, 2008 15:48:19 GMT -5
I tried the A setting for 18:00. Just as I thought the beans were done, the cycle was done. Easiest roast ever! The beans taste amazing. I like my new toy!
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Post by ripvanwinkle on Feb 1, 2008 5:53:21 GMT -5
John, you seem to have left open benvt's queston about A-B-C-D.
Maybe you could be specific about the settings. I have two pounds of beans waiting to roast but hesitate to punch the GO button because of the mystery about settings. Two pounds is a lot to wreck!
I got two different beans from you and would appreciate your advise for roasting the various beans that you make available.
Certainly conditions will vary here vs OR but just getting in the general safe area is what we need.
Thanks!
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Post by benvt on Feb 1, 2008 13:07:54 GMT -5
A-D just set the time dependent on the other settings. If you don't like the preset times you can adjust them using the + - buttons. I just kept smelling the exhaust air in the back to tell when the beans are done. If you have the Panama beans try 1 lb, P2, and A=18:00(maybe set time for a little less).
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Post by Alchemist on Feb 1, 2008 14:26:54 GMT -5
Ok, even though I think it's been covered, I will expand a bit on how the Behmor is set up and programed.
First off, it was designed as a coffee roaster, so that is what the 1/4, 1/2 and 1 lb settings are based on. Since we are "over loading" the roaster with cocoa, always choose "1 lb".
Next - pick your profile. Generally, the higher the number P1, P2... the more gentle the roast. Most all beans do just fine on P1 and P2. For an exceptionally dry well fermented bean, you might want P3. Something you want to treat VERY gently (maybe the Cuyagua we had) P5 would do well.
Finally you want to set the length of time of the roast (which can be adjusted on the fly). You can EITHER choose a PROGRAM and it will jump you around to different times of the PROFILE you choose or you can simply hit + or - to adjust the time. The result is the same.
Does that help?
Oh, as for specific recommendations, try these. And remember, they are only RECOMMENDATIONS. Tweak, play, etc. I have yet to ruin a roast in the Behmor and that would especially be true with the current stock of beans in house. All very forgiving.
Ghana Forastero - P1, 16 minutes. 18 minutes if you don't quite smell "brownies".
Panama - P2 or P3. P2 I have liked 16 minutes. P3 18 minutes.
Dominican Republic - P2 16-17 minutes.
Papua New Guinea - P1 or P2 - 16 minutes either one
Tabasco - A little odd here - it is dry which would make you want to go with a gentler profile, but it is also a bit acidic, so a little higher heat and/or longer profile is good too. P2 or P3 for 18-20 minutes. maybe even P4 for 18-20.
How's that?
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Post by daniel on Dec 10, 2009 19:58:43 GMT -5
Since I'm afraid of over-roasting the Madagascar, I am thinking 16 minutes on P2, maybe fiddling with time during the roast to have 8 minutes at high temperature and 8 minutes at the lower setting (skipping the final minutes of high heat). Does that seem reasonable?
Also, the time varies considerably with how loaded the roaster is, and probably the ambient temperature. Should we assume that's 2lbs, at room temperature?
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Post by Alchemist on Dec 20, 2009 10:49:40 GMT -5
Ambient temperature actually has very little affect on the roast profiles. Unless you are outside the design parameters of 40-95 F, you should be fine.
As for 8/8 high/low heat, I will say it does not seem unreasonable, but you may not be able to stretch it quite 50/50 due to maximum time settings. But I do like P2 over all. Basically, to set it up as you are proposing, hit one pound, P2, and maximum time. Then start, and end it around 17 or so or when the acid notes radically change. Also, if you are fearful of over roasting, go ahead and increase your load to 2.5 lbs if you have it.
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Post by gap on May 1, 2013 4:59:13 GMT -5
As the last post for the Behmor was back in Dec 09, I was wondering if anyone who currently uses one has any updates or are the above posts still pretty accurate (ie., 2-2.5 pounds, P2 and 16 minutes still seems a good place to start for a medium roast)?
What do people use for a light/delicate roast?
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Post by kevin on May 1, 2013 10:29:33 GMT -5
Gap, I have put double that quantity in the Behmor on P2. Roasts have come out good as far I can tell.
I do not know about light roasting since I have not done a truly light roast yet.
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Post by gap on May 1, 2013 17:57:12 GMT -5
Thanks Kevin
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Post by lilypa on May 9, 2013 20:37:49 GMT -5
Anyone have any Behmor settings suggestions for the Belize beans that John is currently selling? They seem like they have a higher moisture content than other beans I've roasted.
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