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Firestarter at L5.9 has a similar look to the Jeds #4&5. It looks good and I'll try tasting some tomorrow. Steady and dark L5.9 is still quite light. I have photos if you'd like them - I'll need to use my PC to post them. I did find about 50 whole beans mixed with the chaff in the chaff collecto...

Hi Chris
That sounds very promising -thanks.
In the meantime I may even develop a taste for lighter roasts.
Cheers Craig

Hi I have tried "Euro Espresso" and "Riviera Blend" from here: http://homebaristashop.co.nz/shop/1kg-green-bean-blends/ I have attached a log from this morning - 100g of Riviera at L5.9 results look similar to the previous roasts which were Euro Espresso I've also attached a phot...

I'm new to roasting and I'm trying to get a roast as dark as the Jeds #5 or #4 I usually use. The beans I'm using are suitable for espresso and I'm using level 5.9 but the results are more like med-light - not shiny, not very dark and no oil. Do I try different beans or should I try creating a new p...