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deepsouth · 04-15-2011, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron_L

I'm picky

so I use it within two weeks of roasting. Most folks would be fine using it within a month or so. You can go a couple of months if you freeze it, but only freeze what you want to store. Don't keep it in the freezer and take out what you want to use. That get's too much moisture in the bag.

yikes. looks like i better get to drinking. will go ahead and kill the kona this weekend.

Ron_L · 04-15-2011, 10:27 PM

Well, that's just me :) You may not notice the degradation as the coffee ages as much as I do.

Ron_L · 04-15-2011, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtr

Quick technical question - when I do french press, it seems like it's better if I don't let the water get all the way to a boil. Does that seem right?

The ideal brew temp is between 195 and 205 degrees. I generally bring the water to a boil and then as it rests I grind the coffee. By then the water is around 200 - 203 and that's generally right for my tastes.

Use your thermapen and see what temp the water is when the coffee tastes best to you, and then you can duplicate the results.

Ron_L · 04-15-2011, 10:33 PM

BTW, I have three bags of Costa Rican left.

landarc · 04-15-2011, 11:10 PM

You want the water to reach no more than 190F, above that and you are losing some of the more delicate flavors. This is one of the reasons that a hot pot with a thermostat is often used for cuppings.

landarc · 04-15-2011, 11:12 PM

Dang, Ron answered and our answers do not match.

I have to say, one of the interesting things about the PNG, it is rare that I find a coffee that tastes great both hot and cold, this is one that does just that. I was cupping some Yemen Mocha Sanani and it is great on depth and when warm, a Bali that was exceptional when hot, but, thin and bitter when cold.

Ron_L · 04-16-2011, 09:36 AM

Probably TMI, but...

http://www.sweetmarias.com/brewinstr/grind.brew.php

gtr · 04-16-2011, 08:41 PM

Absolutely not TMI! Thanks for the link.

Another question - time for a new grinder. I do drip and french press. What would be a good one to get?

Ron_L · 04-17-2011, 12:45 AM

Check out this information...

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=98321

This is the grinder that I use for drip, press, etc.

http://www.wholelattelove.com/Baratz...estro_plus.cfm

It's pricey, but will last a long time.

If you want something less expensive, this is a good choice...
http://www.wholelattelove.com/Capresso/infinityburr.cfm

Also, if you don't mind refurbished, Baratza has some good deals...

http://www.baratza.com/cgi-bin/comme...&category=BRFB

The Maestro for $70 is a bargain. The rebadged Starbucks Barista is a hybrid of the Maestro and the Maestro Plus and is a good deal for $80, and a refurb Maestro Plus at $95 is a good value.

gtr · 04-17-2011, 01:41 AM

I definitely do refurbs - I also like the word "bargain", so looks like I'll be stepping in to the world of burr grinders and getting the Maestro refurb - many thanks for the info!

Cast Iron Chef · 04-17-2011, 01:58 PM

Got to try the Costa Rican yesterday. Very good. Very rich full flavor and no bitterness at all. It was interesting that after grinding I did get a bit of tobaco smell. I thought maybe it was just me. Went back to your first post and you mentioned that about the Yeman.

Ron_L · 04-17-2011, 07:46 PM

I'm getting a little tobacco and also a little leather from the CR. The aroma will change as the coffee ages.

Big George's BBQ · 04-19-2011, 09:20 AM

Ron do you recommend that if you are not going to open the bag and use the beans for a few weeks to stick it in the freezer

Arlin_MacRae · 04-19-2011, 09:41 AM

Grinding the Yemeni tonight for drinkage in the morning. Really looking forward to it.

anamosity · 04-19-2011, 10:26 AM

When and what will the next batch be?

04-15-2011, 10:27 PM	#47
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	Well, that's just me :) You may not notice the degradation as the coffee ages as much as I do. __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/Weber Q1000/Blackstone Camping Griddle/Pit Boss Pro Series 850

04-15-2011, 10:33 PM	#49
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	BTW, I have three bags of Costa Rican left. __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/Weber Q1000/Blackstone Camping Griddle/Pit Boss Pro Series 850

04-15-2011, 11:10 PM	#50
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: sAn leAnDRo, CA	You want the water to reach no more than 190F, above that and you are losing some of the more delicate flavors. This is one of the reasons that a hot pot with a thermostat is often used for cuppings. __________________ [COLOR=DarkGreen][COLOR=DarkRed][SIZE=1]me: I don't drink anymore Yelonutz: me either, but, then again, I don't drink any less [/SIZE][/COLOR][/COLOR][SIZE=1][COLOR=DarkRed] [COLOR=Pink]SSS[/COLOR] [/COLOR][/SIZE]

04-15-2011, 11:12 PM	#51
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: sAn leAnDRo, CA	Dang, Ron answered and our answers do not match. I have to say, one of the interesting things about the PNG, it is rare that I find a coffee that tastes great both hot and cold, this is one that does just that. I was cupping some Yemen Mocha Sanani and it is great on depth and when warm, a Bali that was exceptional when hot, but, thin and bitter when cold. __________________ [COLOR=DarkGreen][COLOR=DarkRed][SIZE=1]me: I don't drink anymore Yelonutz: me either, but, then again, I don't drink any less [/SIZE][/COLOR][/COLOR][SIZE=1][COLOR=DarkRed] [COLOR=Pink]SSS[/COLOR] [/COLOR][/SIZE]

04-16-2011, 09:36 AM	#52
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	Probably TMI, but... http://www.sweetmarias.com/brewinstr/grind.brew.php __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/Weber Q1000/Blackstone Camping Griddle/Pit Boss Pro Series 850

04-16-2011, 08:41 PM	#53
gtr somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-16-10 Location: Culver City, CA	Absolutely not TMI! Thanks for the link. Another question - time for a new grinder. I do drip and french press. What would be a good one to get? __________________ 50" Klose BYC, Spitjack XB85, 22.5 WSM, Backwoods Chubby, UDS, WRK, 26" & 22.5" Weber Kettles, Jumbo Joe, WGA, WSJ/MUDS, Kanka Grill, a piece of expanded metal I throw over the fire pit sometimes, Stealthy Black & Vol Orange Thermapens Displaced East Tennesseean Proud recipient of a Tick Former outlaw MOINK baller, now IMBAS Certified, but still lookin' over my shoulder. "Relax, it's only BBQ." - Bigmista, 2013 "Don't worry about playing a lot of notes. Just find one pretty one." - Miles Davis Avatar by my son! WTFWGALD?

04-17-2011, 12:45 AM	#54
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	Check out this information... http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=98321 This is the grinder that I use for drip, press, etc. http://www.wholelattelove.com/Baratz...estro_plus.cfm It's pricey, but will last a long time. If you want something less expensive, this is a good choice... http://www.wholelattelove.com/Capresso/infinityburr.cfm Also, if you don't mind refurbished, Baratza has some good deals... http://www.baratza.com/cgi-bin/comme...&category=BRFB The Maestro for $70 is a bargain. The rebadged Starbucks Barista is a hybrid of the Maestro and the Maestro Plus and is a good deal for $80, and a refurb Maestro Plus at $95 is a good value. __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/Weber Q1000/Blackstone Camping Griddle/Pit Boss Pro Series 850

04-17-2011, 01:41 AM	#55
gtr somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-16-10 Location: Culver City, CA	I definitely do refurbs - I also like the word "bargain", so looks like I'll be stepping in to the world of burr grinders and getting the Maestro refurb - many thanks for the info! __________________ 50" Klose BYC, Spitjack XB85, 22.5 WSM, Backwoods Chubby, UDS, WRK, 26" & 22.5" Weber Kettles, Jumbo Joe, WGA, WSJ/MUDS, Kanka Grill, a piece of expanded metal I throw over the fire pit sometimes, Stealthy Black & Vol Orange Thermapens Displaced East Tennesseean Proud recipient of a Tick Former outlaw MOINK baller, now IMBAS Certified, but still lookin' over my shoulder. "Relax, it's only BBQ." - Bigmista, 2013 "Don't worry about playing a lot of notes. Just find one pretty one." - Miles Davis Avatar by my son! WTFWGALD?

04-17-2011, 01:58 PM	#56
Cast Iron Chef is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-01-09 Location: Henderson, NV	Got to try the Costa Rican yesterday. Very good. Very rich full flavor and no bitterness at all. It was interesting that after grinding I did get a bit of tobaco smell. I thought maybe it was just me. Went back to your first post and you mentioned that about the Yeman. __________________ Paul 18.5 & (2) 22.5" WSM New Brumfield Offset Smoker/Grill 22.5" Weber One Touch Platinum [SIZE=2][COLOR=#000000][COLOR=RoyalBlue]Genesis[/COLOR] 3 Gasser Bradley [/COLOR][/SIZE]Bisquette[SIZE=2][COLOR=#000000] Pooper Bullpen BBQ Team [/COLOR][/SIZE]

04-17-2011, 07:46 PM	#57
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	I'm getting a little tobacco and also a little leather from the CR. The aroma will change as the coffee ages. __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/Weber Q1000/Blackstone Camping Griddle/Pit Boss Pro Series 850

04-19-2011, 09:20 AM	#58
Big George's BBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-07-08 Location: Framingham, MA Name/Nickname : George	Ron do you recommend that if you are not going to open the bag and use the beans for a few weeks to stick it in the freezer

04-19-2011, 09:41 AM	#59
Arlin_MacRae somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-14-04 Location: Choctaw, OK	Grinding the Yemeni tonight for drinkage in the morning. Really looking forward to it. __________________ Arlin MacRae Primo Oval Junior, Traeger Model 075 Pellet Pooper, Big Chief, Kingfisher Kooker 14" gas/wood combo, PBC Brethren Edition, Pit Boss NASCAR Tailgater Home Brewer, Murderer of Squirrels, Armadillo Inspector Flaming Pig Head Mod Certified KCBS Master BBQ Judge

04-19-2011, 10:26 AM	#60
anamosity Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-18-09 Location: Montana	When and what will the next batch be? __________________ Gene

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