Coffee Suggestions

[OtterbatHellcat]

I chuckled at that.

[longrange2]

Guinness is anything but hard core. It is nothing but black water. As for coffee, Black Rifle all the way.

[hollohas]

Be the master of your coffee, roast your own.

[TheGrey]

Be the master of your coffee, roast your own.

I've heard of people doing this, but...how? Does it require special equipment? How much time?

[Mtneer]

Just roasted another batch today. I usually do about 1 lb at a time to last me almost 2 weeks. Takes 20 minutes/batch but you only have to be there for the final 5. Main thing is good ventilation. This is not an in-the-house thing if you like darker roasts. I roast in the garage with the door and windows open.

https://www.sweetmarias.com/instructions

I starteted with various DIY roasters (ther whirlypop/air roaster was the best), roasting on the porch. Finally graduated to a Behmor drum roaster.

It's an investment that pays off after a couple years. Green beans cost about $6/lb (roasted weight) versus about $12/lb for premium coffee, delivered. If you go through 2 lbs/month, that's a $144/yr savings. You get better control of your roast darkness, plus have endless options on varietals and blends, and of course the freshest coffee possible.

[trlcavscout]

Death wish is pretty good. They have a new “irish cream whiskey” i need to order.

[hollohas]

I haven't worked up to a drum roaster yet like Mnteer, but I do use a standalone roaster. Like Mnteer said, many people start with a hot air popcorn popper.

The roaster I use is a Nesco. The unique thing about it is it has a catalytic converter that eliminates the smoke so you can roast right on your kitchen counter. It also does a decent job of collecting the chaff and has a cooling function which is nice. However, the one drawback is the roast times are too long for my taste. I fight that problem by roasting a bit smaller batches. Also, it's loud so it's hard to hear the cracks. If you're someone who uses a bunch of coffee in a drip machine, this roaster might not keep up with your demand. I drink almost exclusively espresso with the occasional single serve or aeropress on the weekends so roasting twice a week keeps me with coffee. If I'm making cold brew which uses A LOT of coffee, I use store bought.

[mattiooo]

Thanks for all the suggestions. Got a healthy list to begin with.

Roasting my own is out. My wife is allergic to smoke, and I don't get enough shit done as it is. I've thought about in the past, but I don't think it's for me.

And I prefer dark beers over anything else. Hate hoppy beers. Newcastle is one of my favorites - but I settle for a Guinness when they don't have it. I like Milk Stout Ale from Lefthand too. I had this amazing chocolate dark ale once at Yard House. I can't remember for the life of me what it was called.

[Ronin13]

Anything Black Rifle Coffee Company.

THIS! I've tried 3 blends thus far, and like all of them. I'm into more medium roast, but really if I find something I like I'll drink it.

[mattiooo]

First order placed: