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by Bret
November 21st, 2020, 12:05 am
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 38
Views: 2332

Maybe asking a lot, less fruit, more robust, but not smoky espresso

Yes, on a whim I looked on the bottom, saw a blank bit of sticker and the date was tucked under the fold. I updated my post. Thanks. BTW, roasted on 11/16, received 11/19 and pulled great on the 19th
by Bret
November 20th, 2020, 11:12 pm
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 38
Views: 2332

Maybe asking a lot, less fruit, more robust, but not smoky espresso

I just got my 2 lb bag of Teodoro's this week (no date of roast marking to be found -- UPDATE: small sticker on the bottom, under a fold in the bag: roasted 11/16, received 11/19). I've pulled two shots, tasted them, and then made latte's wth them. Delicious, smooth shots, holds up well in a latte, ...
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by Bret
November 12th, 2020, 12:45 am
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 1537
Views: 213253

Fellow Ode brew grinder review

Since I did the Kickstarter, Fellow will not refund me for the Ode. I'm sending it back in exchange for another unit (which arrived today -- they will provide the return label once they know I have the replacement). I asked them to confirm that the replacement was machined etc. They said they have n...
by Bret
October 20th, 2020, 12:57 am
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 1537
Views: 213253

Fellow Ode brew grinder review

Mine died today about 3 weeks in. I was simply grinding my daily brew, and it stalled halfway thru the beans in the hopper. Seems like the motor may be running and the burrs are turning, but it isn't feeding any beans, even after nursing some more. Some raps on the side didn't help either.
by Bret
October 14th, 2020, 10:11 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 1537
Views: 213253

Fellow Ode brew grinder review

I'm not actually sure the knocker does anything at all. Occasionally there will be a gram or two that falls onto the magnetic base when I remove the bin. I'm not doing anything different, just randomly happens. I have found that rapping the bin with lid on my countertop clears the lid, so there is l...
by Bret
October 12th, 2020, 1:45 am
Forum: Coffees
Replies: 15
Views: 1296

Favorite espresso blends so far

You can order 5 one-pound bags instead of one large bag, they freeze well. I'm using some that were frozen 5 months ago. Josuma cuts off orders on Fridays at noon, roasts over the weekend and ships on Monday. I usually receive mine on Wednesdays. So the freshness should not be a problem
by Bret
October 11th, 2020, 11:56 pm
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 1537
Views: 213253

Fellow Ode brew grinder review

I agree: it is not actually quieter than my Smart Grinder Pro, but it is more pleasant: lower frequency vs. the high frequency stuff that is akin to a jet engine or fingernails on a blackboard. More of a loud crunching sound. The net effect is much more tolerable
by Bret
October 11th, 2020, 12:53 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 319
Views: 10225

Breville Dual Boiler Learning Curve?

Malabar Gold is one of of my go-to roasts. I've had good results from abandoning the ~30 sec pulls needed for busy cafes, grinding finer, and pulling loooooonng slow drippy shots that take 60+ seconds at 9+ bars with no preinfusion. I swipe a small spoon thru the initial super thick and dark drops f...
by Bret
September 27th, 2020, 1:08 am
Forum: Grinders
Replies: 1537
Views: 213253

Fellow Ode brew grinder review

I got mine this week, unboxed it today. Very nice looking, narrow foot print. Only used it once today: 40g in just a few seconds as compared with 35+ on my Breville Smart Grinder. I'd assumed that the adjustment dial was metal, but it is plastic. The only disappointment that will have me contacting ...
by Bret
September 5th, 2020, 12:31 am
Forum: Espresso Machines
Replies: 319
Views: 10225

Breville Dual Boiler Learning Curve?

I tried an IMS screen and took it off fairly quickly: the design lets lots of fines flow back up on the short suction cycle at the end the of the shot pull. I back flush for nearly every shot (unless I know I'll pulling another in a fairly short time that same day), and I got maybe 3-5