The Light Roast Dilemma: When Darkness Hides the Flavor
Pour yourself a cup for this one: You’re chasing fruit-forward light roasts, but your beans keep emerging dark, their flavor buried under roast character. It’s a common trap—especially when juggling gear like the Kaleido M1 Lite, Skywalker v1, and sr800. The problem isn’t the equipment; it’s the disconnect between roast time, temperature, and how lightness translates to color. Here’s the crux: Light roasts don’t always look light. A 1:00 to :30 development time after first crack might seem like a safe bet, but if your beans are still dark when you grind them, you’re missing the bigger picture. Temperature curves…
