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Roast Magazine has launched iRoast, a paid community for coffee roasting professionals that includes a magazine subscription, learning resources, online discussions and networking opportunities. Annual subscriptions range from $70 for digital access to $120 for international print access; the publisher has not disclosed membership numbers or detailed plans for future programming.
Roast Magazine has launched iRoast, a paid professional community for coffee roasters that combines a magazine subscription with educational resources, online discussions and networking opportunities. The launch gives roasting professionals a new venue to exchange practical knowledge and connect with peers, while the publisher says members may also contribute to future magazine content and programming.
According to the announcement reported by Daily Coffee News, iRoast memberships include one year of Roast magazine, in either print or digital format, and access to a growing collection of community resources. Listed benefits include white papers, templates and guides for roasteries, live webinars and recordings of past webinars, and online access to recorded Roast Summit sessions.
Members, whom the publication calls “iRoasters,” can join an iRoast forum on Discord to ask questions, share experiences and discuss the industry. The program also offers opportunities to meet peers at Roast Summit and other Roast events. The announcement says members may be invited to participate in surveys, panels, feature stories and other community-driven work as the network develops.
Annual prices are $70 for digital access, $80 for U.S. print subscribers, $100 for Canadian print subscribers and $120 for international print subscribers. Each option includes a year of the magazine. Roast directs prospective members to its website for sign-up information.
A New Network for Coffee Roasters
Roasting professionals often rely on specialized technical knowledge and experience that can be difficult to exchange outside a workplace or industry event. iRoast is designed to create a dedicated peer network for that work, combining discussion, educational material and event-based contact under one subscription.
The offering may also give members a route to influence what Roast publishes and presents. The publisher says the community will create opportunities for members to contribute ideas through surveys, panels and feature stories. How much influence members will have, and how regularly those opportunities will occur, has not been specified.
For readers weighing the cost, the membership bundles a magazine subscription with online and event-related benefits. Its practical value will depend on the quality and frequency of the resources, the activity of the Discord forum and the accessibility of in-person events for members in different regions.
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Roast’s Existing Industry Role
Roast describes itself as a technical trade magazine focused on the art, science and business of specialty coffee roasting. Based in Portland, Oregon, it also produces educational resources, events, awards and other programming for coffee professionals. The company says it has spent more than two decades creating resources for people working in roasting.
iRoast extends that work into a membership community rather than replacing the magazine or its events. Publisher and founder Connie Blumhardt said the initiative is intended to help professionals connect, share what they are learning and contribute to the industry’s future. Editorial director Lily Kubota described the community as a way for roasters to learn from one another and take part in industry conversations.
““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
Membership and Programming Details
The announcement does not give a membership target, launch enrollment figure or expected community size. It also does not specify how often webinars and other programming will take place, how members will qualify for panels or content contributions, or whether all benefits will be available equally across regions and subscription tiers.
Roast describes resources and programming as a growing collection, but has not provided a detailed calendar or a full inventory of material available at launch. The announcement also does not report independent feedback from members or evidence of the community’s results. Those details will become clearer as the service operates.
Enrollment and Community Growth
Subscriptions are available now through Roast’s iRoast webpage. The next visible developments will be the release of member resources and programming, activity in the Discord forum, and any networking opportunities attached to Roast Summit and other events.
Roast says it plans to involve members in future surveys, panels, stories and programming as the community grows. The publisher has not announced dates for specific upcoming activities, so prospective members will need to consult the sign-up page or subsequent announcements for schedules and participation details.
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 subscribers, $100 for Canadian print subscribers and $120 for international print subscribers, according to Roast’s announcement.
What do members receive?
Members receive a year of Roast magazine and access to listed benefits including white papers, roastery templates and guides, webinars and recordings, Roast Summit session recordings, a Discord forum and networking opportunities at Roast events.
Can iRoast members contribute to Roast content?
Roast says members may have opportunities to contribute through surveys, panels, feature stories and other community-driven initiatives as the community grows. The publisher has not announced specific dates or selection details.
Where can professionals join?
Roast says subscriptions are available at roastmagazine.com/iroast, where prospective members can find information and join the community.
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