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Hiya folks,

So needing some feedback please. Green Beans - What does it look like when they go bad?

The batch of beans I purchased (I was ridiculous and did not buy from Sweet Maria's... ugg. Shoulda known better but... Live and learn right?) arrived and when I opened the bags.... Whew... the smell was a combination of
Dirt and musty/mold. Uncertain what to do next, I attempted a small roast. The end result: Swamp water... eww.

So... my knee jerk is that these are beans that are either old, humidity corrupted, or otherwise. At the end of the day, the learning curve is always necessary but disheartening.

So, obviously, I'm going to need to be choosier in who I order my beans from. But my question is this: Have any of you also had this frustrating experience and, in the roasting world is it more common than uncommon or is this just a minor setback to test my resolve for pursuing good coffee?

Cheers,
Lisa