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Postby alans » Tue Dec 23, 2003 4:16 pm

Tom Rauffenbart on the SM list wrote (I'm about a week behind on this list as always):
The FR was my first machine, and after a few months (and some uneven incinerated roasts) I have developed my own way of roasting with it. I manually rotate the machine through most of the roast, and in doing so have eliminated almost all of the burned bean problem. It's not much of a hassle for me as the roasts go so quickly. Once the beans are through most of the first crack, and the beans are moving well, I put it down and let it go until it's done to my liking, usually a few snaps into the second crack.

I'm wondering if you may need to adopt a similar method?
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Postby Sunnyfield » Tue Dec 23, 2003 6:16 pm

I could give it a go, however the beans seem to move quite quickly in the IMEX. The FR has quite a different construction. At least someone else who complains about burnt beans.
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Postby Raf » Tue Dec 23, 2003 8:44 pm

Never had any issues with burning on my IMEX, just a general lightness of taste, no body, and a "baked" smell.
This week I am eagerly anticipating the first god shots from my La Spaziale machine....

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