About
Roast.World is the official cloud platform and community hub developed by Aillio, makers of the Bullet R1 drum roaster. It serves as both a roast-logging database and a social forum where coffee enthusiasts and professionals can store their roast profiles, compare results, and exchange insights with fellow roasters around the world. At its core, Roast.World integrates tightly with RoasTime, Aillio's desktop roasting software (currently on version 4), allowing users to automatically sync their roast logs to the cloud after each session. Each roast profile captures detailed time-temperature curves, charge weights, development times, and user notes, making it easy to replicate successful roasts or diagnose inconsistencies. The community forum component enables users to ask questions, share recipes, review green-bean origins, and discuss equipment. A searchable public roast library lets anyone browse thousands of community-contributed profiles for inspiration or benchmarking. Roast.World is primarily aimed at Aillio Bullet R1 owners, specialty coffee micro-roasters, and dedicated home roasters who want data-driven control over their craft. Whether you are dialing in a delicate Ethiopian natural or optimizing a blend for espresso, the platform provides the historical data and community knowledge to refine every batch.
Key Features
- Cloud Roast Profile Storage: Automatically sync and store detailed time-temperature roast logs from RoasTime to the cloud for permanent access and comparison.
- RoasTime 4 Integration: Pairs seamlessly with the RoasTime 4 desktop app for real-time roast control and automatic post-roast data upload.
- Public Roast Library: Browse thousands of community-contributed roast profiles to benchmark your results or find inspiration for new origins and blends.
- Community Forum: Engage with a global community of home and professional roasters to share tips, troubleshoot equipment, and discuss green coffee.
- Roast Analytics: View detailed analytics per roast including development time ratio, rate of rise, charge weight, and drop temperature to improve consistency.
Use Cases
- A home roaster uses Roast.World to store every batch they roast, tracking how small adjustments to charge temperature affect the final cup quality over time.
- A specialty coffee micro-roastery logs production roasts for quality control, ensuring each batch of a single-origin can be replicated with consistent development time ratios.
- A new Bullet R1 owner browses the public roast library to find community-contributed profiles for a specific Ethiopian Yirgacheffe as a starting point before dialing in their own curve.
- An experienced roaster participates in the community forum to help beginners troubleshoot uneven roasts and share best practices for different bean densities.
- A roasting instructor uses shared Roast.World profiles as teaching examples to demonstrate how rate-of-rise curves change at different roast levels.
Pros
- Deep RoasTime Integration: Seamless sync with Aillio's desktop software means roast data is captured and backed up automatically with no manual entry.
- Active Roasting Community: Access to a large library of shared roast profiles and an engaged forum provides valuable peer knowledge for improving roast quality.
- Free Core Access: Basic roast logging, profile browsing, and community forum participation are available at no cost.
Cons
- Primarily Aillio Ecosystem: The platform is tightly coupled with the Bullet R1 and RoasTime, limiting usefulness for roasters using other equipment or software.
- Limited AI or Automation Features: Roast recommendations and profile optimization are community-driven rather than algorithmically assisted, requiring manual analysis.
- Sparse Public Documentation: Onboarding resources and help docs can be limited for new users unfamiliar with the Aillio ecosystem.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roast.World?
Roast.World is a cloud platform by Aillio where coffee roasters can log, store, share, and analyze their roast profiles. It also hosts a community forum for roasting enthusiasts.
Do I need a Bullet R1 roaster to use Roast.World?
The platform is optimized for Aillio Bullet R1 users who run RoasTime, but anyone can create an account to browse the public roast library and participate in the community forum.
What is RoasTime 4?
RoasTime 4 is Aillio's desktop application (available for macOS and Windows) used to control the Bullet R1 roaster, log real-time roast data, and sync profiles to Roast.World.
Is Roast.World free to use?
Core features including account creation, roast logging, and community forum access are free. Premium tiers may offer additional storage or analytics capabilities.
Can I share my roast profiles with others?
Yes. Users can publish their roast profiles to the public library, where other community members can view, comment on, and draw inspiration from their data.
