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2015 Diedrich IR-12 Coffee Roaster. This roaster was used for four (4) years in a small roastery in Yonkers, NY. Due to a change in our business model, we no longer need it. The roaster is in excellent condition; it was bought new and has always been well maintained. It has never had any...

So, I got the book in late last week, but haven't had the time to really crack it open and read through it yet. Seems to be very detailed and thorough on the expected stuff, but we'll see what kind of outstanding content it has, if any. I remain optimistic though. Attached is a photo -- the...

If these hipster roasts are coming out grassy, that means they're certainly underdeveloped. However, I have many roasts I drop on the light/light-medium side that are very balanced and don't have sourness or grassy notes. I find I can bring out very pleasant citrus, fruit and even black tea-ish...

I have been using the Typica for about a month now, and its way better than the Artisan sotware, in my opinion. You can track inventory, look back into your roast database and recall/review any roast, and I feel like is a bit more accurate. It also has an ROR functionality which really helps to...

Does anyone have any suggestions for a low acidity bean to use for cold brew? I have been using a washed Colombian and Guatemalan at full city + with variations on steep time and I don't think it is the right type of coffee. I had heard a recommendation for a Sumatran mixed with some Ethiopian...

Does anyone on here have experience roasting for cold brew? I am developing a cold brew product, and it would be a huge help if I knew what has worked for some of you. I currently have Indonesian, Peruvian, Ethiopian, Tanzanian, and Colombian coffees to work with. I had some success with a blend...

I am thinking of investing in a destoner. I have a specific Indonesian coffee I use a lot of and I've caught a few grinder busters already just by eye. I'm terrified of passing this onto a customer. Do any of you guys use a destoner? Any alt methods of destoning? One guy I met told me he loads...

That title isn't very descriptive, but I wasn't sure exactly how to describe this in a header. Anyway, I did a roast of a familiar coffee, which I followed the same profile for, and have been having consistent success with. However, the last batch I did went well, but there was ONE tasting I did...

Hi everyone, I wanted to know if anyone had specific opinions on/experience with Bali Blue Moon coffee. I am working with my importer and am going to cup some of it with them. Their cupping notes describe it having dark chocolate, brown sugar and a clean finish. Sounds like it may be a solid...

Just looked up their site. This little roaster looks pretty cool.

Anyone have opinions on coffees from India? Like, dislike, particular flavors associated with them? I feel like there isn't much talk about Indian coffee, but I have a fellow roaster who highly recommends it.

Does anyone have specific green importers they like to use? If so, why? More than the specific importer, I am interested in what you like the most about the relationship you have with them as well as what you specifically do not like about any importers you've dealt with. Thanks.

Hey everyone, Is anyone familiar with the process of converting a Diedrich IR-12 from propane to natural gas? Does it just involve changing fittings or are new burners needed too? Any insight on this would be great. Thanks

Hi everyone, I am currently navigating the process of getting stack for a 12k roaster. I am expecting to need 8" diameter. After researching, and reading some posts here about stack, I contacted a local Selkirk reseller, and for 30' of stack, he quoted me $6k. Thats just the stack, no...

I am currently looking to buy a 12 K roaster, specifically a Diedrich IR-12 would be ideal. I am open to others though. Anyone thinking of selling a roaster that size? Please send me a message if you are, or you know someone who may be. I am also considering buying it new, but preferably I'd...

Does anyone use a cement mixer (or the like) for blending? Specifically something like this: Proforce 1/2 HP Portable Cement Mixer-105890DPT - The Home Depot. I went to an SCAA event and a guy I met said they're very useful. If you do, do you find any preference as to mixing before vs after the...

I see a lot of different types of buckets used for either storage or just measuring. Is it better to store green inventory in closed buckets rather than the sacks? If so, any suggestions on the container type?

Recently I was in a coffee shop, a very good one btw, and they brew pour-overs via a stainless steel cone . Any opinions on these? My cup was brewed well enough with it and tasted great.

I was researching the subject, and I came across a good article. I am sure this is not news to any of the seasoned roasters out there, but I found it helpful and I figured I would share it: http://www.bloggle.com/2007/10/home-coffee-roasters-how-not-to-become-a-stupid-statistic/ Anyone have...

So, I've been hearing good things about Ambex. I got some price quotes, and their prices are way lower than Probat and Diedrich. Any thoughts on these machines? Has anyone bought one recently? Does it create a product of lesser quality? Or are the prices you're paying to P & D just for the...