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Vendor Discussion Boards => old Traveling road shows => Topic started by: smico on October 08, 2012, 07:38:57 AM

Title: Closed: Canadian road show: Behmor Brazen Coffee Brewer
Post by: smico on October 08, 2012, 07:38:57 AM
I am looking for 10 Canadians to participate in the road show:

* Need 10 people to participate
* Each person gets the brewer for one week and then passes on to the next person
* One lucky person will get to keep the brewer.  To determine the winner, we wil use first Lotto Canada 6/49 number that is less or equal to 40 from the first draw after I close the show.  If number will be 2, 12, 22 or 32, Shootersm will keep the brewer.  I will be the winner for numbers 1, 11, 21 or 31.
* Cost is $21 per person

We will try to route the Gort to minimize shipping.

Discussion Thread: http://www.greencoffeebuyingclub.com/index.php?topic=13606.120 (http://www.greencoffeebuyingclub.com/index.php?topic=13606.120)
Another GCBC Road Show: http://www.greencoffeebuyingclub.com/index.php?topic=14526.0 (http://www.greencoffeebuyingclub.com/index.php?topic=14526.0)

I bought the brewer, tax and shipping free: http://www.idrinkcoffee.com/Behmor_Brazen_Coffee_Brewer_p/beh-brazen.htm (http://www.idrinkcoffee.com/Behmor_Brazen_Coffee_Brewer_p/beh-brazen.htm)

Any interest?

1. smico - happy winner
2. shootersm

I will send email to everyone, and hopefully we will end up with 10 people.  Just looking at raving reviews around here, and I can't wait.

Miroslav
Title: Re: Canadian road show: Behmor Brazen Coffee Brewer
Post by: shootersm on October 08, 2012, 07:03:37 PM
I'm in

Why not!
Title: Re: Canadian road show: Behmor Brazen Coffee Brewer
Post by: smico on October 09, 2012, 05:06:17 AM
Shootersm, you are in.
Title: Re: Canadian road show: Behmor Brazen Coffee Brewer
Post by: shootersm on October 09, 2012, 05:43:02 AM
Hi Smico,

What if we're are not 10?
we raise the individual cost I guess,

if we're only 2, I'd say you keep it, and I try it when I pickup some coffee
Title: Re: Canadian road show: Behmor Brazen Coffee Brewer
Post by: BoldJava on October 09, 2012, 05:47:08 AM
I posted about the road show on the CG thread on GORT.  You should get some hits.
Title: Re: Canadian road show: Behmor Brazen Coffee Brewer
Post by: smico on October 09, 2012, 06:08:23 AM
Thanks Dave.

I think that this will fill up fast once people get info.
Otherwise shootersm, you will be able to borrow it, no charge whatsoever.
l am waiting to announce new Canadian distribution and send just one email.
Hopefully tonight...
Title: Re: Canadian road show: Behmor Brazen Coffee Brewer
Post by: smico on October 10, 2012, 03:05:15 AM
There were quite a few road shows I wanted to participate in so I thought this will be booked fast.
I have just sent 47 PMs so if this doesn't help, I will be happy owner of ultimate coffee brewer. 
I am very excited about it.
Title: Re: Canadian road show: Behmor Brazen Coffee Brewer
Post by: juker on October 10, 2012, 08:18:33 AM
Im’ surprised not many joined.

I am very lazy, hence using Breville YouBrew for morning coffee and as heavenly smelling alternative to an alarm clock.
Is it ideal? NO! But it is MUCH improved machine over Cuisinart DBG900BCC.
Adjustable grinding dose and steeping time.  Virtually no grinding chute (less than half an inch)…
The biggest drawback is that grind adjustment requires disassembly (I can provide with guidance if someone is interested).
Title: Re: Canadian road show: Behmor Brazen Coffee Brewer
Post by: CraigA on October 10, 2012, 10:19:30 AM
Thanks for the invite Miroslav, but I had the Behmor BraZen on pre-order since Sept 11/12., & already owned it since delivery on Tues Oct 2nd.  ;D
Title: Re: Canadian road show: Behmor Brazen Coffee Brewer
Post by: smico on October 10, 2012, 10:47:47 AM
You will not be alone CragA.  It looks like I have one too. 
Are you happy with the results?
Title: Re: Canadian road show: Behmor Brazen Coffee Brewer
Post by: CraigA on October 10, 2012, 11:31:45 AM
You will not be alone CragA.  It looks like I have one too. 
Are you happy with the results?

Absolutely!!, all you have to do is follow the discussion board posts, Re: Now we know what GORT is (Behmor BraZen Brewer) http://www.coffeegeek.com/forums/coffee/machines/577567 (http://www.coffeegeek.com/forums/coffee/machines/577567) in the Machines and Brewing Methods forum., & Re: Technivorm KGBT741 or other suggestions ? http://www.coffeegeek.com/forums/coffee/machines/595954 (http://www.coffeegeek.com/forums/coffee/machines/595954) in the Machines and Brewing Methods forum.

It's so good that I've packed away my commercial BUNN VPR-APS airpot brewer!



Title: Re: Canadian road show: Behmor Brazen Coffee Brewer
Post by: smico on October 10, 2012, 11:40:23 AM
Very good, thank you for the info.
Mine has just arrived to the door, I can't wait to get home.
It looks like road show format is not very popular among GCBC Canadians, or people just don't get how hot this item is.
I will try one more road show with Kone 3, and then I will give up.
Title: Re: Closed: Canadian road show: Behmor Brazen Coffee Brewer
Post by: smico on October 10, 2012, 03:41:03 PM
We are enjoying Yirga Idido WP, and my wife said keep it...

I used Yakster's settings:
50g coffee
900g water
45 second presoak
204 F

Vary clean, enjoyable cup, let me fill up again.

Shootersm, you can borrow Brazen for a week.

I am kind of sad that roadshow didn't work out.
I will try once more and give up.
Title: Re: Closed: Canadian road show: Behmor Brazen Coffee Brewer
Post by: century on October 10, 2012, 05:19:02 PM

Im gone for most of October starting Sunday.
Or else Id give it a try (although Im a 99% espresso guy lol)
Title: Re: Closed: Canadian road show: Behmor Brazen Coffee Brewer
Post by: JW on October 10, 2012, 05:21:51 PM
Frankly, I was surprised that there were enough US members that wanted to roadshow the Brazen.  I figured most interested parties would order the Brazen rather than wait for it in the roadshow...

I think I favor 202 more than 204. Still working on mapping temps to coffees, one pot at a time.

Yup that would be me. I couldn't wait. I'm am very glad I bought this brewer.

This week I've done 20 or 21 pots through the Brazen. I decided right off the bat that 204 was a bit too high for me after 2 pots of washed centrals. I've been doing the washed centrals at 202F (mostly). Most Africans (washed) I've been doing at 200F. Naturals at 199F. Seems to work well for me, although I really doubt this thing can make a bad cup( if the coffee is good).
Title: Re: Closed: Canadian road show: Behmor Brazen Coffee Brewer
Post by: smico on October 10, 2012, 06:05:59 PM
This was very succesfull roas show for me.  I was just toying with the idea to buy it, but after trying first cup, both my wife and myself are very happy with results.  Thank you guys for the temp advices.  I will roast Mike's geisha, and try after few days.
Title: Re: Closed: Canadian road show: Behmor Brazen Coffee Brewer
Post by: bjr72 on October 11, 2012, 08:48:45 PM
I'm clueless about the "road show".. never heard of it... also had to check out this new coffe maker you guys are talking about.... reading the web description on icoffee sounds like alot of hocus pocus to me... temperature control using PID controller has been around for decades...nothing amazing about that.... controllers cost literally a couple bucks en mass production... compensation for heating element drift over time is also well understood .... 4 years of research?  Hogwash.   Try zero years of research and just picking up  an off the shelf controller.  But cudos to the company for making it available at such a low price point... brewing difference between 94C and 100C?   Seriously?  Anyone with a pallete like that should be on Top Chef or be hunting for truffles without a dog......   
Title: Re: Closed: Canadian road show: Behmor Brazen Coffee Brewer
Post by: smico on November 11, 2012, 04:26:41 AM
Hey shootersm,
Any feedback on the Gort?
Your week is coming up and I terribly miss it.
 
Title: Re: Closed: Canadian road show: Behmor Brazen Coffee Brewer
Post by: shootersm on November 12, 2012, 07:41:34 PM
Yes indeeed,  during all of last week I made 5 pots of coffee,
40 g grounds for 4,5 cups of water
Gaggia mdf set on 10
Produced a relatively smooth and fragrant cup with no harsh or burnt taste
When i do it in the kitchenaid auto drip the coffee tastes flat and cooked,
On the brazen the water is kept hot, an equal coverage of the grounds
Good coffee in the end

But even if my girlfriend said she liked it more,
It was not enough to convince her as shes the main drinker of auto drip here

A flaw ive seen was scale deposits building up in the tank, even if we dont have hard water inthe area
Wich can be wiped up easy

Thank you Smico
Title: Re: Closed: Canadian road show: Behmor Brazen Coffee Brewer
Post by: CraigA on November 12, 2012, 08:07:57 PM

A flaw ive seen was scale deposits building up in the tank, even if we dont have hard water inthe area
Wich can be wiped up easy
Hi shootersm,
You can minimize or pretty much eliminate those by not taking the top lid off right away, leave in place till cooled down & the condensation will drip back & recover the bottom. I've found that by doing this, that the still very hot bottom of the tank will vaporize most of the last little bit of water., & enough so that a partial part of the bottom of the tank will then be uncovered by water & the left over heat will dry it up/out to that point that some small spots of limescale will show on the tanks stainless steel bottom.., not a flaw.
The same thing happens with a kettle too.

If it bothers anyone, you can just take a soft cloth with some citric acid solution (or white vinegar) & lightly wipe/dissolve that scale away. Then wipe away the solution with that rinised out wet terrytowl/dishcloth.
Cheers,
Craig.
Title: Re: Closed: Canadian road show: Behmor Brazen Coffee Brewer
Post by: CraigA on November 12, 2012, 08:15:48 PM
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Title: Re: Closed: Canadian road show: Behmor Brazen Coffee Brewer
Post by: smico on November 13, 2012, 04:28:58 AM
Chris, Citric acid will do the same trick with more pleasant odour.

Craig, Thank you for the tips.

Gort is back home. We had leftovers batch. El Salvador from Aida Battle and Dave, Peter's Harar, few Brazils from the bottom of the sacs... Lots of goodies...

If anyone from around Montreal wants to try Brazen for a week, just let me know. Otherwise my Aeropress will all dry up and leak.
Title: Re: Closed: Canadian road show: Behmor Brazen Coffee Brewer
Post by: CraigA on November 13, 2012, 05:17:29 AM
Chris, Citric acid will do the same trick with more pleasant odour.
Yes that's true.
I never use vinegar & have always used citric acid for descaling my espresso machines for the last 11 years, kettles, etc. I only mentioned vinegar here for the members who don't have citric acid.
Craig, Thank you for the tips.
You're welcome Miroslav.