Looking for advice

[redrocker652002]

My wife just bought 2 pounds of Guatemala HHT SHB green coffee. I am trying to read up on the ideal roast for this one as it is brand new to me, as most are LOL. I have found that most are saying go beyond FC into SC. Now, with that said, I have not intentionally taken any bean into SC yet, so I am a bit concerned. Doing a half pound at a time, what would you all say would be a good roast for a medium strength to medium strong end cup? I have the Behmor 1600plus so I have some control of the heat with the P buttons, but not as much as I would like. Anyway, what say you all? Thanks in advance. Dino

 

[MaxStout]

I've roasted Huehuetenango a few times, and I've found it does hold up OK in darker roasts.

However, since you mentioned never having taken beans to 2C, that suggests you prefer lighter roasts. Maybe try 2:00-2:30 into 1C, then drop? That should be kind of medium-ish.

 

[redrocker652002]

I've roasted Huehuetenango a few times, and I've found it does hold up OK in darker roasts.

However, since you mentioned never having taken beans to 2C, that suggests you prefer lighter roasts. Maybe try 2:00-2:30 into 1C, then drop? That should be kind of medium-ish.

Awesome. Thank you for the response. To be honest I like a bit darker roast but am just not comfortable getting to SC and fill the garage with smoke LOL. I am going to take this one thru FC and see how it goes and then go from there

 

[bailey mountain brewer]

I use the gene Cafe drum roaster, the last 2 batches were the first ones I took to second crack. What I did was as soon I heard second crack start I pulled the beans and started cooling them, they were cracking as I was dumping them onto my cooling tray and definitely made some smoke in the garage.. anyhow they turned out great in my opinion. I mostly roast for my wife and we were taking these to share at a car show this weekend via French press. They were Tanzanian peaberry and a Columbian so I can't speak to the beans you're using just wanted to mention how I approached my first venture into 2C.