RoR #1: A Conversation w/ Anne Cooper of Equilibrium Master Roasters

Welcome to the new series produced in partnership with Roast Magazine, "Rate of Rise: Elevated conversations on Roasting"! Every first Friday we will be interviewing roasting experts from around the world to discover wisdom and insights that will help you thrive in your roasting business. In this inaugural episode we are going to be talking with the amazing Anne Cooper or Equilibrium Master Roasters! With over 25 yrs working in the Coffee Industry, Anne is an Australian Roaster who has gained extensive experience in many areas of the coffee industry as Barista, Café Owner/Manager, National Barista Trainer & Assessor, Head Roaster/Roasting Production Manager at both a National & International level. A certified Q Grader, Anne regularly attends, volunteers, competes in & judges coffee competitions in Australia, USA & Brazil. With her consulting company, Equilibrium Master Roasters, Anne continues to develop her extensive roasting skills & knowledge with exposure to a wide range of roasting companies & machines and various roasting techniques / industry relevant processes & protocols - she is really passionate about passing on skills & knowledge to the next generation of flame keepers. In our conversation we focus on setting yourself up for success through data, equipment knowledge, establishing solid protocols, and balancing the use of software and tools with a deep sensory understanding of the roasting process. There is a ton of fabulous information here to help you kick of 2021 the right way! We cover: What's changed in roasting perspectives over the last decade Barrier to entry in the roasting profession The balance of software and sensory as tools to achieve flavor Data collection and decisiveness The importance of palate preference Are you roasting the coffee or the software? Finding your palate preference Getting to know your specific machine Common misconceptions of new and experienced roasters Why sharing roast curves is not really helpful Identifying human error before equipment error Links: Equilibrium Master Roasters Roast Magazine Audio Articles Related Episodes: 152 : Essential Advice for Starting a Roastery w/ Jen Apodaca 063 : What Your Roaster Wants you to Know w/ Rob Hoos, Author, Modulating the Flavor Profile of Coffee 078 : Exploring Green Buying and Sensory Analysis w/ Amanda Juris 082 : Knowledge and Flavor w/ Cosimo Libardo This episode is brought to you by Roast Magazine! Visit them and subscribe over at: www.roastmagazine.com