firstcrack · Pre-launch · by invitation
Every batch, a little closer to perfect.
We roast coffee for a living, and we were tired of chasing our best batches with notebooks and guesswork. So we built Firstcrack to track, tweak and repeat the roasts we love, and now we are building it with the community.
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Free while we are in pre-launch. No credit card needed.
We're roasters, not just developers.
We run our own roastery. We've burned batches we loved, written down temperatures on scraps of paper, and tried to remember what we did differently last Tuesday. Sound familiar?
Firstcrack exists because we lived this problem. We built the tool we needed, and now we want other roasters to help us shape it. Your feedback, your workflows and your roast styles are what make this better for everyone.
This isn't about replacing your craft. It's about giving you a tool that supports the way you already roast, so every batch is a little more consistent and a little less stressful.
What changes once you're roasting with Firstcrack
Less guesswork, fewer lost details, and a clear record of what worked. Here is what you get from the first batch.
See every roast as a curve
Bean temperature, environment temperature and rate of rise for each batch, with dry end, first crack and drop marked.
Repeat the roasts you love
Every batch is saved automatically. Find your best ones in seconds and roast them again, and again.
Get a nudge in time
A clear heads-up the moment something drifts off pattern, while there is still time to do something about it.
Learn what works for you
Spot the small tweaks that make the biggest difference for your beans, your roaster and your process.
We are opening the doors to a few roasters first
Firstcrack is in pre-launch. We are inviting roasters in small groups so we can listen closely, fix what is rough and build what you actually need.
A direct say in what we build next · A direct line to the people building it · First access to everything we ship
A few things worth knowing
How much does it cost?
Firstcrack is free during the pre-launch. We will share plan options, in the app and by email, well before anything is charged.
How do I get an invitation?
Send us an email and tell us a little about your roastery. We invite roasters in small groups and reply to everyone.
What happens after the pre-launch?
Your roasts and stock stay yours. We will tell you about plans ahead of time, so there are no surprises.
Who's this actually for?
Home roasters, small and micro commercial roasters, coffee shops that roast their own beans, and anyone who wants consistent, repeatable results batch after batch.
What equipment do I need?
Just your roaster and a way to log temperature data. Firstcrack works with most setups, and we'll help you get connected when you sign up.
How do I get started?
Ask us for an invitation, create your account and name your roastery. No sales calls, no lengthy forms. We will guide you through the rest.
Let's build the future of roasting.
We're early and we'd love your honest feedback. Try it out and tell us what you think. That's exactly how this becomes the tool you've been hoping for.