Fellow Ode Gen2 Burrs Versus SSP Multipurpose Burr Upgrade
Comparing Fellow Ode Gen 2 and Red Speed SSP Multi-Purpose Burr Sets
In this video, Josh compares the Fellow Ode Gen 2 and Red Speed SSP Multi-Purpose Burr sets installed into the Fellow O Grinder Version 1. He explains how the burr set used can impact the flavor profile of coffee and provides insights on which burr set might be right for different brewing methods.
Burr Set Comparison
- The burr set used can significantly impact the flavor profile of coffee.
- The original Fellow O Grinder Version 1 couldn't grind finer than approximately 4 to 500 microns, but with the newest Gen 2 burrs, you can grind down to around 200 microns in size.
- The Old Gen 2 Burrs look like a typical 64mm espresso burr set and share some similar polarities in the profile you would expect from a traditional espresso-focused grinder.
- The Red Speed SSP Multi-Purpose Burr Set offers a vastly different style of grinding and presents a unique flavor profile.
Cupping Experiment Results
- Josh sets up a cupping experiment with multiple grind settings from each grinder to compare their flavor profiles.
- Josh extracts an ideal extraction of flavors from his favorite cup, providing him with an ideal grind setting for that particular coffee.
Cupping Coffee and Comparing Flavors
In this section, the speaker discusses his method of cupping coffee and comparing flavors side by side. He also talks about how he lines up the coffees based on their clarity, acidity, sweetness, body, and unique flavors.
Method of Cupping Coffee
- The biggest advantage of cupping coffee is comparing it next to each other.
- Lined up all the coffees and compared them based on their clarity, acidity, sweetness, body, and unique flavors.
- Bunched all the good coffees back up to one corner to compare them next to each other.
- Found that some coffees got better as they cooled down while others got worse.
Comparison of SSP Bowls vs Old Brewers
In this section, the speaker compares the retention rate between SSP bowls using ode version one versus old brewers version two.
Retention Rate Comparison
- Noticed a much higher retention rate with SSP bowls (0.4 to 0.5 grams each time).
- Had to work harder to get out the last bit of grounds from SSP bowls compared to old brewers.
- Old brewers had a much lower retention rate (0.1 occasionally 0.3).
Ethiopian Coffee Tasting Notes
In this section, the speaker describes an Ethiopian coffee's tasting notes.
Ethiopian Coffee Tasting Notes
- The coffee has tasting notes of apricot lemonade and white grape.
- It was a washed Ethiopian coffee that tasted really nice.
Best and Worst Coffees
In this section, the speaker discusses the best and worst coffees from the cupping session.
Best and Worst Coffees
- The least favorite coffee was SSP bowls on grind setting 11.
- The best flavored coffee was Brewers on grind three.
- Two settings of five for both SSP bowls and old brewers were really nice.
- All the least favorite coffees were at the coarsest settings for SSP bowls.
Introduction
In this section, the speaker introduces the topic of coffee grinders and discusses the different burr sets that will be compared in the video.
Burr Sets Comparison
- The speaker explains that all the odd-numbered burrs on the Fellow Ode grinder were used for testing.
- The SSP burrs presented a unique clarity in the cup, with only two standing out: three and five.
- The Ode brew burrs are in front of the SSP burs, making them a great set for filter coffee.
- The speaker is impressed with how consistent flavor profile was provided by fellow YouTubers using Fellow Ode grinder version one.
Conclusion
- The SSP burrs are worth exploring for those willing to put in extra work while brewing.
- There are other sets available such as Red Speed multi-purpose burr set and Lab Suite Car still burs.
- Upgrading your Fellow Ode grinder version one with either Fellow O gen tubers or an SSP bow set is highly recommended depending on your preferences and skill level.
- Viewers are encouraged to leave comments about their own experiences with these birth sets or others.