DavidBB Senior Member Joined: 10 Jan 2008 Posts: 173 Location: Alberta Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: Vibiemme Domobar Super... Grinder: Mazzer Mini Vac Pot: 8 cup FP Drip: Hamilton Beach Roaster: 5lb BBQ Drum, iR2
Posted Mon Feb 18, 2008, 10:29am Subject: Is the Behmor much of an upgrade from i-Roast2?
Hi. I have an i-Roast2 and am quite happy with it. It would be nice to do larger batches though. Is the Behmor a worthwhile upgrade or should a guy spend more $$ and go to something better?
"Once you wake up and smell the coffee, it's hard to go back to sleep".
Posted Mon Feb 18, 2008, 10:34am Subject: Re: Is the Behmor much of an upgrade from i-Roast2?
DavidBB Said:
Hi. I have an i-Roast2 and am quite happy with it. It would be nice to do larger batches though. Is the Behmor a worthwhile upgrade or should a guy spend more $$ and go to something better?
I am on roast number 4 with the Behmor and I must say I think its quite the roaster. I dont think a Nesco,I Roast 2 or Fresh Roast are even remotely close. I have only had experience with the Nesco...but I love the Behmor.
Posted Mon Feb 18, 2008, 2:03pm Subject: Re: Is the Behmor much of an upgrade from i-Roast2?
Hi VN2000. I used an i-Roast II for over a year and was happy with it. It was my first roaster. But the deflector came loose and I can't fix it anymore; Hearthware only sells the complete roasting pot and not just the deflector so I decided to upgrade. Recently moved to a Behmor; it is unbelievably quiet. The cracks are much more apparent and it is a luxury to roast more than the ~130g I was doing on the i-Roast. Plus the Behmor's smoke suppresion technology really does work well. In the i-Roast's defense, however, I must say that it did produce clear, bright roasts. The Behmor seemed like good value for the money to me and I don't regret buying it. Good luck with your decision.
Posted Mon Feb 18, 2008, 3:10pm Subject: Re: Is the Behmor much of an upgrade from i-Roast2?
I loved my I roast 2 ...until the Behmor came out. I will never use the Iroast2 again ....unless the Behmor goes out. I roast for family and friends and ALL of them can tell a big difference in my roasting since I have switch to the Behmor. There is not one of them (friends & family) that wants me to use the I-Roast.again........ And yes, they love the way the coffee tasted with the I Roast..To me it is worth double the price.
Posted Tue Feb 19, 2008, 4:41am Subject: Re: Is the Behmor much of an upgrade from i-Roast2?
Oh gosh yes. The I-roast suffers from so many design issues that while can be worked around, also make it a big chore to use, plus it doesn't roast that much coffee. In comparison the Behmor roasts much more coffee, it doesn't sound like a jet taking off in your house, the top doesn't pop off of it, it isn't subject to ambient conditions, and it really doesn't cost that much more than an I-roast.
Posted Tue Feb 19, 2008, 4:51am Subject: Re: Is the Behmor much of an upgrade from i-Roast2?
DavidBB Said:
Hi. I have an i-Roast2 and am quite happy with it. It would be nice to do larger batches though. Is the Behmor a worthwhile upgrade or should a guy spend more $$ and go to something better?
I have them both. If you are happy with it, ride it till the motor gives up. By then, there will be some track record on the Behmor's longevity. RE: Upgrading. Something better? I think my Behmor roasts better than the Gene Cafe I have. I like them both. More control with the Gene but honestly? I think the Behmor is bringing out more subtle nuances from the bean.
Money to burn? Buy it. Things tight? Wait till the IRoar dies.
DavidBB Senior Member Joined: 10 Jan 2008 Posts: 173 Location: Alberta Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: Vibiemme Domobar Super... Grinder: Mazzer Mini Vac Pot: 8 cup FP Drip: Hamilton Beach Roaster: 5lb BBQ Drum, iR2
Posted Tue Feb 19, 2008, 8:50am Subject: Re: Is the Behmor much of an upgrade from i-Roast2?
Well, since the i-Roast2 is still working well, I think I'll wait and see how the Behmor performs over the year. I'm pretty sure I'll be upgrading my espresso machine this spring, so putting the $$ there makes more sense.
"Once you wake up and smell the coffee, it's hard to go back to sleep".
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