Forum Activity for @Daniel Mollsen

Daniel Mollsen
@Daniel Mollsen
04/30/12 18:55:07
8 posts

Chocolate publications


Posted in: Chocolate Education

Thank you!

Daniel Mollsen
@Daniel Mollsen
04/30/12 08:38:10
8 posts

Chocolate publications


Posted in: Chocolate Education

Does anyone know if there is there a magazine/publication for bean-to-bar chocolate manufacturing or chocolate manufacturing in general?

Thanks.


updated by @Daniel Mollsen: 04/13/15 11:01:29
Daniel Mollsen
@Daniel Mollsen
12/13/11 12:52:24
8 posts

Bitterness


Posted in: Tasting Notes

Tom and Maria, thank you is all I can say.Roasting and resting will be focal points for the next go!

Daniel Mollsen
@Daniel Mollsen
12/13/11 12:31:35
8 posts

Bitterness


Posted in: Tasting Notes

WOW. Thank you. I am literally just starting and your insight is quite helpful. In our brief exchange you have helped me realize a couple of my mistakes. 1)I am roasting at too high a temp (350 F until I hear the beans crack) and 2) not allowing the chocolate to rest.

How many times do you pass the roasted nibs/liquor through the processor? Is there such a thing as too much?

I wish you the best of luck in your business!

Daniel Mollsen
@Daniel Mollsen
12/13/11 12:11:20
8 posts

Bitterness


Posted in: Tasting Notes

Maria- Thank you! I've been experimenting with a number of different types of beans. I have a convection oven for roasting. I have not been letting it rest. How longdo you recommend after conching? What is the best"resting"/storage method? Do you let it rest and THEN temper it? Agasin, thank you.

Daniel Mollsen
@Daniel Mollsen
12/13/11 11:06:53
8 posts

Bitterness


Posted in: Tasting Notes

I am struggling some with "bitterness". My thinking is that I am running the nibs through the Juicer too many times trying to get the cocoa liquor yield up.

Could this be the cause of the bitterness? If so, howmany passes should I run?

Thanks for any feedback.


updated by @Daniel Mollsen: 04/13/15 07:53:35
Daniel Mollsen
@Daniel Mollsen
10/06/11 08:05:28
8 posts

Brand New


Posted in: Allow Me to Introduce Myself

I cannot thank you enough for your response. I should take a lesson from my kids (who cannot wait to get started) and just do it.

Thanks again.

Dan

Daniel Mollsen
@Daniel Mollsen
10/05/11 09:26:31
8 posts

Brand New


Posted in: Allow Me to Introduce Myself

I am literally brand new to making chocolate.

I have thought about it for quite a bit and am finally committing. I have purchased some raw beans,Champion juicer and a grinder. I am, however, quite intimidated about starting and screwing it up.

Any advice or suggestions would be most welcomed. The more basic the better.


updated by @Daniel Mollsen: 04/12/15 21:31:47