Fellow Ode Gen 2


 

LMichaels

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Just wondering if anyone has one of these. Thoughts on it? Fellow tech support has been working through some of the "challenges" I am having with my Fellow Aiden Brewer. One thing they've been centering on is perhaps because my coffee grinder (even though very high end commercially rated products Baratza Forte AP and a BG) are all purpose may not be able to calibrate to a coarse enough range to satisfy how the Aiden brews and perhaps an Ode Gen 2 may serve those needs better due to not being calibrated with espresso/Turkish capabilities so having more range in the realm of what a sealed chamber brewer needs like the Aiden.
So I saw one on Amazon Prime sale days a few days back for $50 off. Figured I'd snag it. Have not opened it. Looking for any feedback. Though honestly I could simply open it and keep my Forte's since I sold my Vario W and got enough to pretty much cover the Ode.
But the cheapskate part of me is not letting it go :D
 
Just wondering if anyone has one of these. Thoughts on it? Fellow tech support has been working through some of the "challenges" I am having with my Fellow Aiden Brewer. One thing they've been centering on is perhaps because my coffee grinder (even though very high end commercially rated products Baratza Forte AP and a BG) are all purpose may not be able to calibrate to a coarse enough range to satisfy how the Aiden brews and perhaps an Ode Gen 2 may serve those needs better due to not being calibrated with espresso/Turkish capabilities so having more range in the realm of what a sealed chamber brewer needs like the Aiden.
So I saw one on Amazon Prime sale days a few days back for $50 off. Figured I'd snag it. Have not opened it. Looking for any feedback. Though honestly I could simply open it and keep my Forte's since I sold my Vario W and got enough to pretty much cover the Ode.
But the cheapskate part of me is not letting it go :D
I have had the Ode 2 for 1-1/2 years. Use it exclusively for pour over batch brews (use a 1Zpresso K Ultra for single cup pour over, espresso, moka pot, Aeropress, etc), so virtually all of my experience with the Ode 2 hovers around the mid-point of the grind range (4 thru 7) with 30 to 72 grams of beans.

Since I got the Ode 2 I have not had any interest in other grinders, it is ideal for how I brew coffee (light roast pour overs). But it is not designed for espresso or other brew methods requiring a very fine grind. Coupled with the 1Zpresso I am very content with my grinders. I have had my 1Zpresso lock up on me a couple times (easy fix), but the Ode 2 has been completely problem free.
 
Yep, I have grinder(s) that do a wonderful job on espresso. My Forte AP has ceramic burrs and is quite adept at espresso even down to Turkish if I should choose to do that. It will literally make powder down to the point my espresso machines will not pass water. And yes I do know and understand the Ode is not meant to or suitable for espresso. And quite honestly since I only brew an espresso maybe once or twice a month, I am fine with that.
 

 

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