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Roast Magazine has launched iRoast, a paid membership community for coffee roasting professionals. Annual subscriptions cost $70 for digital access, with print options priced from $80 to $120 depending on location.
Roast Magazine has launched iRoast, a paid community for coffee roasting professionals that combines magazine subscriptions with educational resources, online discussions and networking opportunities. The publisher says the service is intended to help roasters connect and share knowledge; membership is available now at annual prices starting at $70.
The membership includes one year of Roast magazine, with a choice of print or digital editions, and access to a collection of community resources. The publisher lists white papers, templates and guides for roasteries, live webinars and recordings of earlier webinars, and online access to recorded Roast Summit sessions among the benefits.
Members, whom Roast calls iRoasters, can use a dedicated forum on Discord to ask questions, exchange experiences and connect with roasting professionals internationally. The program also offers networking opportunities at Roast Summit and other Roast events. Roast says members may be invited to contribute to its content and programming through surveys, panels and feature stories as the community develops.
Annual prices are $70 for digital, $80 for U.S. print, $100 for Canadian print and $120 for international print subscriptions. The announcement does not specify further eligibility requirements or whether every listed benefit will be available immediately.
A New Peer Network for Roasters
iRoast adds a membership-based professional network to Roast’s existing magazine, educational and event offerings. For roasters, the proposed value is access to practical materials and opportunities to exchange knowledge with peers, including through a dedicated online forum and in-person event networking.
The launch also gives Roast a structured way to solicit input from working professionals. The publisher says members may participate in surveys, panels and editorial features, although it has not described how often these activities will occur or how member contributions will be selected. The practical impact will depend on participation and how the program’s resources and discussions develop.
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Roast Builds on Trade Coverage
Roast describes itself as a technical trade magazine focused on the art, science and business of specialty coffee roasting. Based in Portland, Oregon, it publishes a bimonthly magazine and produces educational resources, events, awards and other programming for coffee professionals.
The launch announcement presents iRoast as an extension of that work, shifting some activity into a dedicated membership community. Roast says it has spent more than two decades creating resources and opportunities for people in coffee roasting. The new offer pairs a year of the magazine with online programming and community access rather than replacing the publication.
“iRoast gives us an opportunity to take that mission a step further by creating a place where coffee professionals can connect with one another, share what they’re learning and help shape the future of the industry.”
— Connie Blumhardt, publisher and founder of Roast Magazine
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Membership Details Still Developing
The launch announcement does not say how many members have joined, how large the initial community is expected to become, or what participation levels Roast anticipates. It also does not provide a schedule for webinars, describe the frequency of in-person networking, or specify how members will be chosen for panels and editorial contributions.
Roast describes the resources and programming as a growing collection, so the full scope of the membership may change over time. The announcement does not give details about renewal terms, cancellation policies or whether access to particular events carries extra costs.
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Subscriptions Open to Roasters
Roast says iRoast subscriptions are available now through its website. Prospective members can choose among the digital and print plans, each of which includes one year of the magazine. The publisher has not announced a timetable for additional programming or community milestones.
As membership develops, Roast says iRoasters will have opportunities to take part in surveys, panels, feature stories and other community-led initiatives. Those activities will offer a clearer indication of how members shape the program and what resources become available.
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Key Questions
What is iRoast?
iRoast is a paid community launched by Roast Magazine for coffee roasting professionals. It combines a year of the magazine with educational resources, online discussions and networking opportunities.
How much does an iRoast subscription cost?
Annual subscriptions cost $70 for digital access, $80 for U.S. print, $100 for Canadian print and $120 for international print. Each plan includes one year of Roast magazine.
What benefits does membership include?
Roast lists white papers, roastery templates and guides, webinars and webinar recordings, recorded Roast Summit sessions, a Discord forum and networking opportunities at Roast events.
Can members contribute to Roast content?
Roast says members may have opportunities to contribute through surveys, panels, feature stories and other initiatives. The announcement does not explain how frequently these opportunities will be offered or how participants will be selected.
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