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Coffee Crafters Artisan 6 fluid bed roaster
daddiocatman:
Artisan 6 Commercial Fluid Bed Coffee and Cacao Roaster from Coffee Crafters
Here's a video of the Artisan 6 doing a roast. Very interesting!
dsil:
up and running yet kjr55w? what are your opinions on the roast?
Thanks!
kjr55w:
It will probably be 2 more weeks before the first roast between my out of town travels and having a new "home" built for the roaster. In fact I will be in Seattle and Spokane next week and plan to visit the company if I have time. I am impressed with the quality and simplicity of the machinery. Promise a detailed report with pictures.
kjr55w:
Thought I would post an update while thoughts are fresh. I just finished about an hour tour of the CoffeeCrafters facility with Ken Lanthrop in Liberty Lake Washington. Ken has joint ventured with Accrafab ( http://www.accrafab.com/ ) to try to make a lot of money by filling what he sees as an under served niche in the roaster market. He has some altruistic motives and activities as well, but those can only be well served with the success of his for profit product.
The link with the most information on user feedback is currently CoffeeCrafters facebook page ( https://www.facebook.com/pages/Coffee-Crafters/510125592368044 ). For Ken's design goals see the CoffeeGeek Forum (http://coffeegeek.com/forums/coffee/homeroast/628638 ), and CoffeeForum ( http://www.coffeeforums.com/forum/coffee-roasters/10866-fluid-bed-roaster-startup.html ). Be sure to scroll down for his responses to posted concerns.
My takeaways (opinion mixed with facts):
Honesty & Integrity – I believe him; straightforward and commonsensical
Product quality, facility capabilities, inventory – exceeded expectations. First rate design and production facility, substantial investment. Choice to team with Accrafab was really smart. There 30 years of experience creates a real synergy with Ken's vision, tinkering ambitions and KISS approach. A LOT of well made and purchased parts in various stages of assembly.
Batch Size – we did 2 roasts, 1/2lb (300g) and 2lb (~900g). I was particularly interested in the low end and I see no problems with the finished product. Ken says he has roasted as little as 1/3lb.
For me the final verdict will or will not be in the cup. I have managed to make my Gene and my Imex produce what I like and I am very encouraged by my visit. I should start roasting when we return to Florida next week, will post as I go. Let me know what you want to know about this machine and I will try to comply. First roast I think I will do is the Vietnam Temple hills to compare to the drum roast espresso.
rasqual:
I'm impressed.
Would like to add an automation package.
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