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replicant_argent
April 5, 2020
It would be nice to see recommended roast levels on all your coffees. I like this one, and roast it to just before/during the first 30 seconds of second crack.
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little6pak
January 9, 2022
I have roasted this blend 56 times. I roast 1lb total, 4oz at a time with a SR800. Somewhat time consuming (I just love roasting) but very easy to control. As you can see, I love this blend. Buying more as I write this! I roast 1 minute out of first crack which is approx. 445 degrees. Each roast usually lasts 10 minutes since I start at 9 air-1 temp and change every minute until i reach first crack which is usually between minute 7 & 8, by this time I'm at 4-7 and I leave it at that setting until cool down which adds another 1 minute. I have noticed that outside temp and humidity play a role in my roasts too. Because I keep very good records I can predict most of the effects and adjust if needed. Keep On Roasting and supporting Coffee Bean Corral.
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William
January 23, 2023
I thought I’d give the Four Horsemen blend a try a month ago after I read the good comments about it. I roasted on my Gene Cafe by preheating empty glass drum at 402° F for 5 minutes to then drop the beans in and set the temperature down to 320° for 3 minutes. At 3 minutes raise temperature up to 475° until hearing 1st crack . The time varies as I roast outside in Eastern PA . After 1st crack lower temperature to 437 until 15 seconds into second crack. I keep a close watch after the second crack while using a flashlight to check for a nice even color. When I think it’s done i emergency stop the roast and dump the roasted beans onto screen sitting on top of empty box with a fan underneath to cool down the beans immediately . This blend is my daily drinker. Very satisfying easy drinking cup of coffee. I’m now trying it for espresso which also is a good option.
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otto
December 13, 2022
The best blend I have had. I use the Gene Cafe, 482 degrees for 12 minutes then pull it right off and cool it down.
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Lanny Maren
January 23, 2020
Great morning cup. Smooth ,little fruit and some following nutty flavor.
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Hannah
May 4, 2022
Bold, smooth, full of flavors that compliment each other well. The 5 rating on CBC Matrix is right on the nose. I am picky about black coffee but I will gladly drink a cuppa straight from the pot; but I do add a sweet cream to this blend which enhances it's flavors without taking away from coffee.
Started with pre-heating roaster to 220C and continued until first crack and then raised temp to 240C until second crack. Turned off heat but kept agitating beans for another 5 mins (I don't know if my roasting process is a normal way to roast but it works well for my roaster and hasn't given me a bad batch yet). Total roast time was about 20 mins with a medium roast.
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Aaron W
November 27, 2021
This coffee is absolutely delicious. So smoothe. So balanced. So much flavor. No doubt I will purchase this again! Roasted just into second crack is the sweet spot.
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Jack V Johnson
April 15, 2021
I use my coffee beans 2 ways, one is to make green coffee for the health reasons and the other for my hot coffee that I roast dark I wanted to try the 4 Horseman and it turned out great to work both ways for the green and the roasted. I am very happy with the way it turned out. But I still like a good selection of beans. Thank You Jack
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Carlita
May 1, 2020
Low acid coffee. I roasted to a medium plus, but probably need to go to second crack next time. It reminds me of a Nicaraguan coffee that I roasted last year. Light and mild. I think I'm simply a fan of stronger coffees.
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Stacie
September 2, 2023
I am a fortunate wife, whose husband loves to roast coffee. For about two years, & always buying hubby the sample packs, I have been journaling each cup, so that I can better understand which flavor profiles I enjoy. When I go to coffee shops I scoff at blends, as it seems a cover-up for crappy beans. LET ME KNOW where they’re from!! But now I have tried so many that I couldn’t decide what to get next so I decided to try a blend variety from Central America. Wow!! So glad I did!! This one in particular is my new favorite. I really hope your long time. It is so smooth and the flavor is so delicious!! This will be a coffee. I would get my husband to roast for Christmas gifts. Yum!!
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Trapper Sherwood
August 29, 2023
Always a favorite of mine. I roast this light & it never disappoints. Crisp, clean & I get notes of chocolate, & citrus out of my SR800 or my SR540. Great as a cold brew as well.
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Patrick
May 25, 2022
Finished my 86th roast a couple of days ago and ordered another batch right away. Got a notice from ups it's been delayed. Hopefully only a day. My order was filled and shipped super fast, these people know what they are doing! Can't rave enough about their products and service!!!
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LeAnne Armenta
September 30, 2021
Great blend for a morning sipper on the patio. Always in my rotation. Never disappointed by CBC beans and service.
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John Jenkins
September 21, 2021
Great coffee! I have been roasting half dark and half medium dark and blending the blend. Tastes great!
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Daniel
April 25, 2021
THis is my third purchase of Four Horsemen. The first time I roasted it too light. I found that the medium roast was the best. I'm not a fan of dark roast yet the medium roast maintains the sharp taste I like. I compared it to a few others and found that I prefer blended beans like this one.
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Redeemed Coffee
March 6, 2021
My everyday coffee and one of my staples in my coffee lineup. I roast a light medium and a medium dark. Both produce a different coffee and notes. Definitely will keep buying.
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Patrick
September 6, 2020
Still early in my roasting life but this one I like. This is my second purchase of this blend.
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Jim Zickrick
July 17, 2020
Purchased many times. Very consistent. Great for medium to dark roasts.
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Karen
June 18, 2020
I agree. This is good coffee; a great morning cup. My favorite all-purpose blend.
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Jim Zickrick
December 31, 2019
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Trapper Sherwood
March 29, 2022
Just roasted this blend of beans for the first time yesterday, 3/28/22. All the beans seem to have roasted evenly and have a uniform color. 1st crack on my Fresh Roast SR540 was at 412* (around the 8:35 mark) and I roasted them til the last crack at 435* (10:10 mark) Another roast that I am excited to try in a few days!
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CM
October 23, 2019
Very well rounded coffee. With my roaster, these beans have consistently produced the best results. Balanced, a bit of fruitiness, and some nutty finish.
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William Johnson
September 10, 2019
Probably my favorite out of all the coffees I have purchased. Roasted to a medium. Not too acidic, well rounded and fruity
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