Rant: I'm torn between logging every detail of my roasts or just going by feel.

I keep seeing this split in home roasting circles. Some people note down every bit of data like time and temp. They say it helps make the same good roast again. My buddy uses charts to track his beans from start to finish. Others just use their senses without writing anything down. They think too much planning takes the fun out of it. My cousin roasts by listening for cracks and watching the color change. I'm stuck in the middle and need some advice. How do you all handle your roast notes?

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fiona_jackson331mo ago

I roasted by feel for years. Never wrote anything down. Then I failed to repeat a perfect batch. Started noting first crack and final temp. Now I blend instinct with a few notes for consistency.

adams.taylor1mo ago

Three notes is my sweet spot too, just enough data without killing the vibe.