Fellow Ode Brew Grinder - Electric Burr Coffee Grinder, 31 Settings for Drip, French Press, Cold Brew, Small Footprint, Matte Black (220v, Type G Plug)

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As for the cup quality, we'd say that the Fellow Ode Gen 2 just pips it, by the smallest of margins. The extra research that has gone into creating Gen 2 really shines through, and what you lose in its inability to grind for espresso, you gain in clear and nuanced filter brews. That's not to say the Wilfa Uniform is bad in any way, though! For the vast majority of 'prosumer' coffee aficionados, the Wilfa Uniform really is an end-game upgrade. The huge grind adjustment knob is a pleasure to use, although we found ourselves wishing the Ode would go just a tad finer to provide even more flexibility in slowing down flow through the coffee bed when brewing a pour-over with very light-roasted beans. The lid of the catch cup also has a better fit than the original. Meanwhile, under the lid of the fellow Ode, the markings have been slightly altered to specify the cupping range. Finally, the first generation beeps when you start and stop grinding. Some users find that annoying, and it has been removed in the newer version. Is It Worth Buying Fellow Ode Gen 2? Easy grind adjustment – Dial in the perfect pour-over with 31-stepped settings using the large turn dial. It offers a reduced grind noise level, a welcome feature for those early morning grinds. Another unique attribute of the Ode is its auto-stop feature, which eliminates the risk of leaving the grinder on for too long. Cons

Fellow spent two years developing the next generation of their award-winning home brew grinder. From the finest pour-overs to the coarsest cold brews, your coffee will never be the same again.The Fellow Ode doesn’t have a zero setting. However, the burrs will touch around the number one setting when new. Meanwhile, it’ll take about 5kg of coffee for this to wear off. Another convenience: The catch cup for the ground coffee centers easily and is securely held in place under the chute by magnets. This magnetic alignment is particularly handy considering the narrow clearance for the cup between base and chute. Grounds-funneling fins inside the catch cup also make pouring the grounds into even the narrowest of filters easy.

The main reason to upgrade is the new burr set, despite other subtle improvements. If you are a light roast drinker, you can buy the new burr set separately and use them in the generation one machine – a good option if you’re happy with most aspects of the original, but would like higher-quality coffee. Similarly, the more expensive SSP burrs can also be used in either machine.If you want a further upgrade, you can invest in higher-end SSP burrs, but they are more expensive than the original and generation two burr sets. In any case, the new burr set is so superior that you will probably not need to upgrade.