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Model: Fellow Ode Brew Gen 2 Grinder in Matte Black at Nordstrom
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Disagree. This is a solid grinder. Grinders are expensive to make. They require precision and accuracy when making the burrs and aligning the drive system to get a consistent grind without a ton of fines. The burr design takes numerous iterations to get the flavor profile you want (Lance Hendrick talks about this in his video on the Ode 2)The motor requires enough power for the job. The Ode also has antistatic tech which makes a huge difference in retention and reduces messiness.
I dare you to make a grinder like this for less. You can't.
If you think this is overpriced, chances are this grinder isn't marketed toward you. Stick with your cheap burr grinder or whirlybird, if you're happy with it.
The encore produces more fines which leads to over extraction - however the encore is a damn good grinder - more so with the upgraded burrs. The advantage of this grinder is the flat burrs designed for filter coffee, the ability to upgrade to ssp burrs (though the gen 2 burrs are good enough for me), the anti static tech - and the ability to single dose with very little retention.
As with all grinders as taste is very subjective all that matters is how it tastes for you.
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This or ESP? Mainly needing to pull espresso shots
Opus should do espresso, but most reviews I have seen so far favored ESP for all sorts of interesting reasons. I ordered Opus anyways but may keep it unopened for a week or so to see if ESP's price would come down as much.
was choosing this or the opus. I find it hard to swallow the premium cost of a grinder and not having it do espresso. So I got the Opus, very tricky to dial in the grind setting. Still learning it. Maybe the DF64 wouldve been a better option, but more than 2x the price.
was choosing this or the opus. I find it hard to swallow the premium cost of a grinder and not having it do espresso. So I got the Opus, very tricky to dial in the grind setting. Still learning it. Maybe the DF64 wouldve been a better option, but more than 2x the price.
How is your Opus performing for pourover - do you get a consistent grind?
Opus should do espresso, but most reviews I have seen so far favored ESP for all sorts of interesting reasons. I ordered Opus anyways but may keep it unopened for a week or so to see if ESP's price would come down as much.
I use the opus for espresso. Anti static is really nice. Grinds are fluffy and don't stick. Adjustment is a bit wonky with a learning curve. There is a trick to it. Press in the blue thing he and move the adjustment, not the other way around. But grind to grind variation is decent, once the adjustment is made. ESP is the obvious competitor. I heard that esp is easier to adjust. Maybe slightly better grind (and that is a very slight Better) but anti static of opus evens the playing field.
Both good choices. I'm satisfied with my opus. It looks nice on my counter too.
If you're really into coffee, electric grinder is a priority, and on a budget, this can't be beat. If you're looking for more clarity you can install SSP MP burrs as well, but from what I heard the Gen 2 burrs are still really good providing less clarity but more body. I can't think of a grinder that performs as well in this price range.
If you can extend the budget and are willing to wait get a Zerno.
If electric is not a priority get a good hand grinder.
If you're really into coffee, electric grinder is a priority, and on a budget, this can't be beat. If you're looking for more clarity you can install SSP MP burrs as well, but from what I heard the Gen 2 burrs are still really good providing less clarity but more body. I can't think of a grinder that performs as well in this price range.
If you can extend the budget and are willing to wait get a Zerno.
If electric is not a priority get a good hand grinder.
Yes, that's why I said if you can extend your budget. I should have also qualified if you're already deep in the coffee rabbit hole. $1,300 is actually still a relatively affordable grinder for the quality that Zerno provides. From all I've seen, the Zerno is more worth it than the P64, which was previously considered the best 64mm grinder you could get. Next step up are the 98mm+ grinders where the most affordable (well known) grinder starts around $2,700.
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I dare you to make a grinder like this for less. You can't.
If you think this is overpriced, chances are this grinder isn't marketed toward you. Stick with your cheap burr grinder or whirlybird, if you're happy with it.
As with all grinders as taste is very subjective all that matters is how it tastes for you.
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Both good choices. I'm satisfied with my opus. It looks nice on my counter too.
If you can extend the budget and are willing to wait get a Zerno.
If electric is not a priority get a good hand grinder.
If you can extend the budget and are willing to wait get a Zerno.
If electric is not a priority get a good hand grinder.
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