Guides on coffee roasting software, analytics, and workflow.
A complete comparison of Artisan, Cropster, and First Crack for Mac users — covering real-time logging, cloud sync, bean inventory, analytics, and pricing.
Development time ratio (DTR) measures the fraction of a roast spent in the development phase, from first crack to drop. This guide explains what DTR is, how to calculate it, target ranges, and how DTR relates to roast consistency.
A step-by-step guide to importing your Artisan roast profile library into First Crack — including .alog file import, what data transfers, and how to set up your bean inventory from existing roasts.
Rate of rise (RoR) measures how fast bean temperature is climbing during a roast. This guide explains how RoR is calculated, what the curve should look like, common problems to avoid, and how to use RoR data to roast more consistently.
First crack is the audible signal that marks a critical turning point in the roast — when the bean transitions from drying to development. Here's what causes it, when it happens, and why it matters.