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K.Brown:
Hi guys,

I'm very new to the forum and I've been reading quite a bit about the Huky. What I would really like to know is if I cannot master a roast, have even your worst attempts been drinkable?

I'm hoping that this doesn't turn out to be so complicated that I just shut down. I have an opportunity to purchase a use Huky approximately 1 year old. Is there anything you would look for before buying?

Thanks in advance for your input

Kevin

SusanJoM:
I wouldn't recommend a HUKY to anyone who has never roasted before. 

beananimal:
Hello Kevin,

I would like to soften a bit the clear statement from Susan.

For sure, the start with a Gene or a Behmor is easier and softer.

But if you are playing around a bit at start, with the empty roaster, to learn how it reacts and study the Artisan curves to have an idea what you are going for, it is really possible.
Maybe you will have the "chance" to blend some unplanned darker beans with a lighter roast, but this can happen with another roaster as well.

If it is just one roaster out of several options for you, check for a more simple version to start with.
If you like the Huky, the philosophy and what you see --- go for it.
The feeling about having bought the wrong compromize is much harder to take (for me).
Just my personal feeling
Peter

Igneous88:
I started with a Huky, but I wouldn't recommend everyone to start here.  If you're a person who reads up on what to do, and study the forum, you'll have no problem jumping right in.  Just be aware that there is no right answer for a lot of things.  Also, be ready to learn for many roasts to come :)

K.Brown:
Thanks everyone for your recommendations and suggestions.
My thoughts are since there are so many people who advocate for Huky and you can control so many variables at the right time while roasting it seems like the roaster to have, why start with anything else. Plus the roaster seem to hold its value if It doesn't work out.
Questions, what bean would you recommend to start with? cheaper is better as I'm probably not going to be the master roaster right out of the gate.

I have done a lot of reading and will be doing a lot more reading before my first few roasts.

Thanks
Kevin

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