I purchased one of RK Drums 2 pound “everything” kits and installed it in a 4 burner BBQ purchased for that purpose. Set up was a piece of cake. I had about 6 months experience using a modified air popper which had given me pretty good results, but inconsistent. It took about 7 pounds, roasted in 1/2 pound batches to get switched over to the new method. Shane provided excellent, easily followed instructions as well as great feedback during my break in period. I am now getting very consistent, predictable roasts, generally running up until the end of first crack. The drum roasts very evenly. I have had no tipping, scorching, or burning. The BBQ combined with Shane’s thermometer, allows me to easily control the temps within a 4 to 5 degree range.
I am looking forward to learning more and being able to dial in roast times/temps for specific bean origins. For now I am very pleased with my results and highly recommend RK Drums for anyone wanting to roast larger batches than is possible with a popper. The roasting process is fun and without the annoying whine of the popper motor I can easily hear the cracks.
Thanks Shane for such a great product and support.
Don G.
About RK Drums
RK Drums has been providing roasting advice for coffee aficionados and small business owners for over 15 years. We specialize in making coffee roasting accessible to anyone who wants to roast, and sell complete solutions to roast coffee using a barbecue grill.
