NEW FELLOW OPUS GRINDER REVIEW

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Lance Hedrick

Lance Hedrick

Күн бұрын

It's here! The beginning of what I hope is a trend to make cost effective quality machines. I am excited at what is to follow! What are your thoughts? Let's chat below!
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TIME CUES:
0:00- Cutesy Skit
1:25- Introduction/Disclosures
2:12- Overview/Build
5:35- Dosing Cup
6:36- Static/Retention
7:53- Dialing Deep Dive
15:49- Burr Set
18:16- Hopper Lid
20:25- Factory Calibration
21:30- Grinding Green Beans
22:15- Filter Test
25:48- Espresso Test
28:03- Filter 20g
28:52- Espresso 20g
29:53- Skip Here for Final Thoughts
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@LanceHedrick
@LanceHedrick Жыл бұрын
Don't forget to hit LIKE and, more importantly, SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for watching. See you in the comments!!!
@with.the.y
@with.the.y Жыл бұрын
If I had the original ode, are catch cups interchangeable with the opus?
@stephensmith1509
@stephensmith1509 Жыл бұрын
Somewhere around the fifth minute of explanation of the micro-steps I decided that maybe I was cool just drinking filter coffee forever
@thaejsooriya3313
@thaejsooriya3313 Жыл бұрын
Yea after the impromptu nap it caused, not complaining I needed the nap😂
@FriedChikan
@FriedChikan Жыл бұрын
Came here to say the same. The price is super tempting but hey. I think I still want the Ode 2.
@tobymarol7329
@tobymarol7329 Жыл бұрын
made me very glad i have a stepless grinder
@MrMoerli
@MrMoerli Жыл бұрын
Read this comment after skipping that micro-steps part, sipping from my filter coffee made using my ode. Yeah.. I'm happy too, no need to change anything.
@lancercool1992
@lancercool1992 Жыл бұрын
bro I watched this video, decided to buy, got this thing in the mail today and here I am again watching it after a WHOLE DAY of FAILURE trying to pull an okay shot
@TylerH266
@TylerH266 Жыл бұрын
I want to tell you how much I appreciate the quality content that you put out. There is so much thought and effort put into each of your videos. Thank you!
@LanceHedrick
@LanceHedrick Жыл бұрын
thank you! It definitely takes a lot of time, but I take seriously money other people spend on equipment! Thanks for the kind words
@tzhaki2354
@tzhaki2354 Жыл бұрын
The amount of effort, passion, humor, and ideas you put into all these videos. I absolutely love them.
@fscottqc
@fscottqc Жыл бұрын
Thanks for being able to release such early, same-day reviews. Great technical and entertaining content. I watch nearly all of your vids with my kids. Most of us enjoy them. 😂
@magutin
@magutin Жыл бұрын
It's nice to see a person who was able to direct his ADHD in a useful direction Great video, as always
@LanceHedrick
@LanceHedrick Жыл бұрын
hahaha thank you! I think it helps, for sure. Appreciate the kind words!
@geraldl5221
@geraldl5221 Жыл бұрын
Hey Lance, just wanted to say, I love your new look. I love watching content creators kind of find themselves and I loved all your early stuff but now you really seem to have found your zone, and it's like you've grown into yourself, and you seem to be more comfortable with who you are now, which I love. PS I love the random singing and rhythmic tapping, as someone with ADHD I love the genuine feeling of your videos. I really look forward to what you do moving forward, you're an inspiration to all of us in this crazy coffee world. PPS I love your hair, you and I have incredibly similar curly hair, and I love mine longer as well, feels like a thick lions mane!
@TomKraus
@TomKraus Жыл бұрын
I love that it goes all the way up to 11
@pjpoir
@pjpoir 2 ай бұрын
But why not just make 10 the max number? 😂
@KanielD
@KanielD Жыл бұрын
The review I’ve been waiting for! Thank you again for all your work & willingness to share
@tgalidaVO
@tgalidaVO Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate you running it through a whole grind cycle for time and to hear it without any background noise/music
@BenJoelLush
@BenJoelLush Жыл бұрын
I just graduated from grade 4 maths. Thank you, Lance! I need to stay ahead of my son and find your videos very educational. ❤
@lucianbakerii4047
@lucianbakerii4047 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for the depth of explanation regarding the relationship between the macro and micro settings with special congrats on the impact of micro adjustments on macro readings. That is exceptionally worthwhile for prospective buyers to understand what to expect from the machine. Thanks
@erikroisland5016
@erikroisland5016 Жыл бұрын
The macroadjustment is giving me hard-core Breville Smart Grinder Pro vibes with the 10 internal adjustments. They drove me crazy. Im even more hopeful for the Encore ESP now.
@LanceHedrick
@LanceHedrick Жыл бұрын
I still think this is a great compromise for quality and price BUT I am excited about the ESP, as well. Review coming soon!
@user-jm8ky1kn2t
@user-jm8ky1kn2t Жыл бұрын
@@LanceHedrick Could you do a grinder showdown later this year. Theres been a lot of new grinders showing up on the market and it would be great to see how you think they all stack up to each other at separate price points
@bsayles100
@bsayles100 Жыл бұрын
As soon as I saw the burr set I raced down to the comments to see if people also thought this looked like a Breville knockoff. I wonder how the burrs differ seeing that they look and operate almost exactly the same.
@jjlumagbas
@jjlumagbas Жыл бұрын
@@LanceHedrickinformative and entertaining as always! I’d be interested to see what an actual espresso dial-in would look like in practice with the Opus (vs the ESP?). I wonder just how annoying the micro adjustments might get (or maybe not that bad?)
@yyyepe3971
@yyyepe3971 Жыл бұрын
I'm in the same situation haha
@richMortiz
@richMortiz Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this review! In the morning, woke up to watch your review. By late afternoon, after getting the Fellow email saying it was available, I bought it. It was easy comfortable purchasing decision thanks to you! Not a perfect grinder, but for only $195 that can do espresso and pour over, not bad at all!
@mattcampbell101
@mattcampbell101 Жыл бұрын
Awesome review, these are so helpful being someone who's just starting to get into this. This price point is exactly what i was looking for and even though the dial seems to be a bit complex and its too bad that its not as heavy as the Ode, it makes sense for the $$ and will still likely still become my first electric grinder.
@StartCodonUST
@StartCodonUST Жыл бұрын
I think The Fellow Ode was probably what I'd recommend to folks who like coffee and want a capable home grinder that's easy to live with and doesn't come with some of the hassle associated with something like a hand grinder or a Lagom Mini. The MSRP of $300 was just a little steep for a lot of people though, so having a cheaper electric grinder from Fellow is really great. I was originally an Ode backer and was disappointed to realize the original stock burrs couldn't even grind fine enough for some V60s, and in general it wasn't as good as my hand grinder. I put it back in the box for about a year until I finally gave up waiting on updated burrs from Fellow and picked up SSP burrs. With SSP burrs it's been great, and I've since picked up a DF64 with SSP HU burrs (mainly for espresso), but I don't plan on moving on from my Ode. The changes that Fellow has made to the Ode have been really great to see.
@fluffycritter
@fluffycritter Жыл бұрын
I was super interested in this grinder and when Fellow gave me early access I was ready to pounce. I’m glad this review was available already. This would be a great grinder for someone, but not for me. I guess I’ll stick with my Sette 270 for now.
@khungreen9773
@khungreen9773 Жыл бұрын
Your content continues to get better with each Video Lance - thank you for the reviews
@Fenix.x00
@Fenix.x00 Жыл бұрын
The fact that im enthralled by cinematography and acting in the cutesy skit speaks volumes for your content
@wanderingstar5673
@wanderingstar5673 Жыл бұрын
I don’t make espresso, but I do have a 4 serving Bialetti Moka pot I enjoy. The single dose cup fits the grind basket perfectly. The opus is great for every type of coffee I enjoy. Performs beautifully for my pour overs, Moccamaster, and cold brew.
@StevePelcz
@StevePelcz Жыл бұрын
The 3D chess game to dial in espresso took me a few replays to understand, but I think that's fair given how fiddly it is. You did a great job explaining it in the amount of time taken!
@AlejandroPDX
@AlejandroPDX Жыл бұрын
Seems like a fantastic entry level budget grinder. I’m surprised you didn’t compare it to the breville smart grinder but I’m curious how it’ll be vs the encore esp. thanks for the video!!
@machineslave3
@machineslave3 Жыл бұрын
I love watching you nerd out on coffee and I appreciate the content as a home enthusiast starting to explore espresso. I’d be interested in seeing some cold brew content.
@rodrigopfs
@rodrigopfs Жыл бұрын
I've been looking for a good all purpose grinder for my beginner's setup and this video settled my internal debate. Kinda wish it was as nice built as the Ode, but I for one would take the cost reduction 100 times before that. Thanks for your thorough review, Lance.
@trolololgast
@trolololgast Жыл бұрын
I was in the same situation as you 2 months ago and bought the X Pro he used in the video. I think the X Pro is still the better choice because it feels more premium, its easier to use and gives great cups. Yeah the downside is that it's manual but I don't mind and the plus side is that I can take this with me when I travel instead of grinding before hand.
@kleung1812
@kleung1812 Жыл бұрын
Great! This is what I’m looking for. Thank you
@VladVexler
@VladVexler Жыл бұрын
What a brilliantly done review Lance.
@LanceHedrick
@LanceHedrick Жыл бұрын
thank you so much!
@TheAlexRosas
@TheAlexRosas Жыл бұрын
I feel like they should have put more focus on the espresso side because that budget category is so small. I have a hunch the Encore ESP might edge out the opus in that area, BUT I think it’s great to have a solid budget grinder like this to recommend to friends getting into coffee. V thorough review and I really liked the cutesy skit. Thx God bless
@lurklingX
@lurklingX 5 ай бұрын
that opening skit was SUCH a good summary! 😂
@Alnakar
@Alnakar Жыл бұрын
This has been extremely helpful for me! I've been doing budget espresso at home for almost a year now, with a cheap hand grinder and a second-hand espresso machine. I've been really enjoying what I've been able to get out of my setup, but I've been keeping my eye on affordable grinders for a while now. I'm still on the fence about whether to buy now, or wait for gen 2, but it does look like that might be the grinder I've been waiting for. Thanks for the thorough and honest review!
@willh9095
@willh9095 Жыл бұрын
Lance helping the little opus to expel its retention, with the expression of a disappointed father as his robot child chokes on yet another coffee bean 🤖🫶🏻
@Pee686
@Pee686 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review! It is amazing that you can get new single dose grinder that is fully capable of espresso at this pricepoint, it is great deal considering for how much you can get (sometimes heavily) used conical grinder like Iberital MC2 or similar which is not that great for single dosing. If I was at the start of my espresso journey, I would not think twice and get the Opus. Considering the grind time, build and the workflow, I will continue with the wait for Sculptor 78S - I cant wait for your review of the espresso version Lance!
@skorheim
@skorheim Жыл бұрын
Thanks Lance! Great review as always!
@lastfour
@lastfour Жыл бұрын
Thanks Lance. They lost me with the adjustment system and the plasticky materials, but I'm pretty sure there is a big market for this product out there. I´ll wait for the Encore ESP review.
@petres5866
@petres5866 Жыл бұрын
oh my god that adjustment! 😮😮
@Clbnddo2
@Clbnddo2 Жыл бұрын
Love you lance, thank you for your in depth reviews. I have high hopes for the encore esp, I love the encore for filter, cupping and cold brew!
@LanceHedrick
@LanceHedrick Жыл бұрын
I am excited to release my review! Few more days...
@arcaneshadowmaster
@arcaneshadowmaster Жыл бұрын
After getting the Ode+SSP MP combo right before the Ode Gen 2 was announced / Sculptor I was already feeling a bit silly, was hoping this wouldn’t make it worse and thankfully it hasn’t 😅
@gloriawong822
@gloriawong822 2 ай бұрын
This is a detail and clear review, great for beginner coffee lovers!
@mikkelguy
@mikkelguy Жыл бұрын
Was scared i'd somewhat regret buying a DF83 but after watching this I'm very happy with my pickup.
@LanceHedrick
@LanceHedrick Жыл бұрын
DF83 is fantastic. You'll much prefer that, no doubt. This is great, but great for $195.
@itsjohnthorp
@itsjohnthorp 7 ай бұрын
first time in your channel, or any coffee channel for that matter. and this is super fair review. nice to see. thanks!
@uribennun8335
@uribennun8335 Жыл бұрын
So glad you stuck to lengthy reviews! great one.
@Tyler-lw1we
@Tyler-lw1we 7 ай бұрын
I am SO GLAD you mentioned that they over-calibrate the grinder from the factory so that as the burrs wear you will still have usable espresso settings. I've been at 3-4 for espresso since I got mine and I though something was wrong.
@GoTellJesusSaves
@GoTellJesusSaves Жыл бұрын
Seems that for the price, this will deterr a lot of people from buying a hand grinder for home use. Good job, Fellow. And thank you, fellow coffee nerd bro, Lance, for sharing your experience and assessments with us.
@MrHp3001
@MrHp3001 Жыл бұрын
I've had mine since the release and share the same feelings when it comes to the build. The plastic does not feel of high quality as the other Fellow products. I too have found scratches at the cup base and the coffee retention is not ideal. With all that said at the price and the other features I am very happy with my purchase. Happy to hear about the longevity of the grinder.
@MrLeshiy73
@MrLeshiy73 Жыл бұрын
Second grinder review in a row that comes out earlier than everybody else! Way to go, Lance!
@The_Catman_Dont
@The_Catman_Dont Жыл бұрын
Killing it, Lance. Great vid.
@Kirinboi
@Kirinboi Жыл бұрын
was hoping for that timemore follow up review hahaha. the opus feels like a really nice gift to someone who is starting out with coffee
@LanceHedrick
@LanceHedrick Жыл бұрын
I'm waiting on them to ship the units! They said they'd send me 064S and 078S. They said they wouldn't ship me 064 Turbo. But soon!
@Kirinboi
@Kirinboi Жыл бұрын
@@LanceHedrick sweeet! looking forward. I was planning to go for the df64s with the cast sweets or multipurpose. will see how the timemore one goes before i make my first flat burr purchase.
@LanceHedrick
@LanceHedrick Жыл бұрын
definitely! I'm waiting eagerly!
@ende421
@ende421 Жыл бұрын
The macro/micro step thing is ridiculous.
@Ang_R17
@Ang_R17 Жыл бұрын
@@LanceHedrick waiting in the review of the 078S as well, can't wait!!!
@TinyAssGarage
@TinyAssGarage Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the detailed review, I’ll be subscribing (and waiting for the gen 2)
@theorgangrinder1743
@theorgangrinder1743 Жыл бұрын
Not sure what to get as an electric grinder. This is an interesting option. The more I use my 1zspesso hand grinder, the more I want to just make a base for it with a motor and not worry about getting another one.
@zaroc
@zaroc Жыл бұрын
Was worried my choice of sd40 was a mistake, but after seeing this I am happy
@zae5159
@zae5159 Жыл бұрын
Really well put together & thought out review, Lance! That moment where you're like "I promise this is not the only test I've done, IT REALLY ISNT" is so fkin relatable as a follow content creator, lol.
@littlewren2353
@littlewren2353 Жыл бұрын
Would love to see a video on the relatively vintage Gaggia MDF flat burr grinder. You can pick one up for around $100 (used) and they are easy to deep clean, perfect for a beginner. How does it perform against all these modern day grinders? Tips for getting the best out of it etc. Also a tutorial/review of the Arrarex Caravel would be amazing. There aren’t enough professional videos about the more vintage pieces still in use today. Cheers Lance!
@easline404
@easline404 Жыл бұрын
I was just just about to order a Fellow Ode for my pour overs recently, but I fell into the rabbit hole of coffee grinders. With the timemore Sculptor 64 also awaiting release and being a filter coffee grinder, would you rank the Sculptor above the Ode and place the Opus as third? And are they worth the money for filter coffee only? I am very curious about the new grinders and quite unsure which one would make the best fit.
@HoonsCoffee
@HoonsCoffee Жыл бұрын
Fantastic review buddy!
@LanceHedrick
@LanceHedrick Жыл бұрын
Thank you! IG live soon?
@justy234
@justy234 Жыл бұрын
Loved the music (as well as the quality review!)
@kdawg427casanova4
@kdawg427casanova4 4 ай бұрын
Howdy. I usually don’t comment or like on KZfaq videos, but man watching this at 7am made me laugh and enjoy watching this video and learning about the two to make a decision! Thanks brother!
@dkedavid
@dkedavid Жыл бұрын
Thanks Lance for another great review. I hope Fellow will consider perhaps a deluxe metal version in the future. Opus M? Ideally with an improved fine adjustment mechanism.
@cheekster777
@cheekster777 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Lance.
@LanceHedrick
@LanceHedrick Жыл бұрын
thank you!
@TheAdamcarvalho
@TheAdamcarvalho Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review! Looking to find a replacement for the built in grinder in my breville. Was hoping this was going to be the budget option. But not sure now
@skulu
@skulu 3 ай бұрын
The dialing deep dive is giving me flashbacks to learning to use vernier calipers and micrometer screwgauges back in university, and honestly if they had presented it that way, it would probably be easier to use...
@KonradKulwicki
@KonradKulwicki Жыл бұрын
It is CRAZY that they went with the microadjustment system that moves the indicator opposite way than it should... I guess it is still workable, e.g. if you always reset the micro first before setting macro and readjusting micro, but it's definitely cumbersome.
@d9723353
@d9723353 Жыл бұрын
I think for easily espresso adjustment use, for big step adjust could be done by outside ring and micro adjust use inner ring for pulling shot.
@JamesRimes
@JamesRimes Жыл бұрын
Curious to see how you think it compares to the Varia VS3. I see it sitting back there on your counter top. Looking forward to that review. Great work as always!
@436production
@436production Жыл бұрын
I am very happy to have seen this review just before my planned upgrade date! It’s either this or the J Max Thoughts anyone?
@ireyga
@ireyga Жыл бұрын
Again, very good in depth video. Bravo 👏 BTW... I noticed that Mara X at the back 😏... can't wait to see you going deep on that.
@Acontinouslean
@Acontinouslean Жыл бұрын
I love an hour long grinder video ❤ . I just know eventually I’ll buy a zerno
@BrodieVissers
@BrodieVissers Жыл бұрын
Congrats buddy, great intro haha!
@KonradKulwicki
@KonradKulwicki Жыл бұрын
That Badalamenti-esque tune in the skit/intro is *chef's kiss*
@conorjames3533
@conorjames3533 Жыл бұрын
I think it’s awesome that fellow made a grinder that capable for an affordable price, but honestly after hearing the dialing in process, there is no part of me that wants to deal with such a complicated procedure in the morning before I’ve had my coffee. I’m happy with my ode.
@weekendwarrior9171
@weekendwarrior9171 Жыл бұрын
I've seen similar comments as your's a few times. I would have thought you dial it in once and you're done?
@jobopening5085
@jobopening5085 Жыл бұрын
Oddly enough, that was a really good description of that wacky dial.
@bosscielny4811
@bosscielny4811 Жыл бұрын
Awesome review! I got super nervous initially as I heard about the Opus the week I received my Ode gen2 and thought I wasted my money 😂
@LanceHedrick
@LanceHedrick Жыл бұрын
not at all! If looking at both options, Ode Gen 2 is my choice.
@sinfoniasam
@sinfoniasam 4 ай бұрын
I feel like we (myself included) are over-complicating their adjustment mechanism. In practice, you should know if you need to make your current setting coarser or finer. Just adjust the inner ring in the direction you need to go to refine your shot. No math required.
@ColeJT
@ColeJT Жыл бұрын
Amazing product. I was going to get a rachillio grinder because as far as I could find it was the best/only 'do it all' grinder on a sub $500 budget. Pairing that with a breville/sage bambino seemed like it'd be a very capable espresso setup for occasional espresso that's definitely in the very good spectrum. At almost $800, though, I've been holding off. This cutting $250 moves a home espresso setup from a not really worth it territory to maybe I bite the bullet.
@1Caja
@1Caja Жыл бұрын
Thumbs up for the cute skit. Brightened my day
@LanceHedrick
@LanceHedrick Жыл бұрын
thank you! so glad you enjoyed it
@danielgreenhalgh4940
@danielgreenhalgh4940 Жыл бұрын
Can't wait for Fellow's future premium version of this to compete with the Niche: the Magnum Opus
@coreycannon4511
@coreycannon4511 Жыл бұрын
Bahahahaha!
@illiniwood
@illiniwood Жыл бұрын
Fellow is too cheap to make anything that can compete with the Niche. They don't have it in their heart to spend the money. If they did, Ode Gen2 would have been their best shot and they know it.
@EthansCoffeeJournal
@EthansCoffeeJournal Жыл бұрын
I’m pausing at 0:59 to comment and say that that intro was incredibly emotional and cinematic
@LanceHedrick
@LanceHedrick Жыл бұрын
thank you, Ethan! Means a lot
@jennifermarchlewski1607
@jennifermarchlewski1607 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. Interesting that Fellow chose to provide a lower priced grinder with such complex grind settings to add versatility to the unit. Had the machine been built with more premium materials instead of plastic...it could be a Niche killer.
@NoZenith
@NoZenith Жыл бұрын
That with that retention, frustrating dial in and additional faff for additional dialing in after having to take the Hopper off... nah, not even with comparing as they will always be in different leagues. I do like the Aesthetics though! I wanted to love this or anything sub 500 (Eureka mingnon fan for years) but settled for the Niche Zero as a long term investment in the end 🤑 for the robust and most simple operation. Also, shocked and so happy with how quite it is! I really wish there was something that competed directly with the Niche Zero for its cleanliness, simpleness and lack of waste coupled with the high-quality fluffy output... and it's dead easy to disassemble and reassemble quickly to clean
@serafinmora2000
@serafinmora2000 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the content. It would really help me to understand whether this grinder is better than the built in grinder that came with my breville barista pro espresso machine or than my comandante grinder. I mostly do pourover with light roast. Also curious on whether going with the ode v2 would be a better jump instead? Thanks !!
@masika6867
@masika6867 Жыл бұрын
It fees like all of their R&D went into a powerhouse motor and then they had to fit 50 dollars worth of grinder around it. Feels like the VS3 is the way to go for 100 more in that budget espresso category
@zl6198
@zl6198 10 ай бұрын
Masses want cheap. They delivered on the cheap part
@benjaminfrost7543
@benjaminfrost7543 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your super helpful videos!! Exclusively do filter coffee and looking to upgrade an aging Encore. Would you recommend Ode 2, Opus or something else? Ode 2 is top end of the budget. Would love to get in to espresso but it’s a big upfront cost
@sammyreyes63
@sammyreyes63 2 ай бұрын
I went from the popular Cuisinart coffee grinder to this one. So far, I like it a lot. I'm not quite the coffee nerd you are, but I wanted to start making better coffee. I recently started roasting my own coffee beans. So, for me it was a perfect step and upgrade for me. My only disappointment was with the espresso cup being 54 and 58 mm. My machine is 51 mm so I have to rely on a funnel to get the coffee into the portafilter. Overall, a great economic grinder.
@mikegillespiemusic
@mikegillespiemusic Жыл бұрын
Thanks Lance. Also, dig your style.
@beaniemac83
@beaniemac83 Жыл бұрын
Great video Lance thanks. How would you say the grind uniformity compares to hand grinders at the same price point? I currently have the Comandante C40 MK4 I use for AeroPress and pour overs. Cheers
@coffeenerdaaron
@coffeenerdaaron Жыл бұрын
Awesome video Lance! I filmed my opus review the other day but can’t release it till the 21st. We share a lot of the same sentiments 😊
@coreycannon4511
@coreycannon4511 Жыл бұрын
Excellent! Something to look forward to a week from now.
@jackharington3126
@jackharington3126 Жыл бұрын
Love the vid, and a budget/cost effective all purpose grinder is exactly what I’m looking for! Could you compare it to the breville? Or give any recommendations for my question? I currently have (with a breville dual boiler), a eureka specialita 55 but think I need to play with the burrs because it’s not getting fine enough. I also have a breville smart grinder pro that’s about 3 years old.
@jeremyblock1458
@jeremyblock1458 Жыл бұрын
Wow, I just emailed you yesterday for $200 grinder advice. Saw your video this morning (very well done) and was hoping this would be the answer. I'm worried that being such a new to coffee person, this grinder will take a little more effort than others of close price and quality. I also worry about it being such a new item on the market that parts won't be as readily available as other choices and that the tried and true test of time hasn't really been established since the general public hasn't had this in their hands yet. Thank you for the video. That being said, I'm still a little confused as to which is my best $200ish choice.
@RickJohnson
@RickJohnson Жыл бұрын
I was eying this as an inexpensive (wife factor) alternative to my 1ZPresso K-Ultra when I wanted to speed up my workflow - especially w/ lighter-roasted coffees at espresso grinds. Grinding for espresso can either take awhile when grinding using the hand grinder in a tilted orientation for easier operation (less effort) or is a significant workout if grinding vertically for quicker results. Something tells me I'd be trading off flavor profiles and adjustment quirks at this pricepoint though.
@Justinschmeltz
@Justinschmeltz Жыл бұрын
I felt prepared for this math lesson since I am an elementary school teacher. :D
@droundhill
@droundhill Жыл бұрын
If I'm just using this for espresso would you recommend moving the internal adjustment all the way down from the start so I have most espresso grind settings available?
@wcg66
@wcg66 Жыл бұрын
One thing to point out is the Ode Gen 2 is quite a bit more expensive now, at least here in Canada. The Opus is pretty much required if Fellow is to have a lower price point product to compete with companies like Breville.
@cassandrah336
@cassandrah336 Жыл бұрын
Love to see how it compares to the Varia I feel those are 2 grinders that seem to be a great value for the price.
@LanceHedrick
@LanceHedrick Жыл бұрын
I am still working on a varia review!
@cassandrah336
@cassandrah336 Жыл бұрын
@@LanceHedrick busy dude! Either way appreciate everything you do to get us educated in a fun way! Thank you!
@IntlGeorge
@IntlGeorge Жыл бұрын
@@LanceHedrick I may have to admit to using the catch cup from the ODE for the Varia VS3 sometimes... Works nicely 😉
@ShayneScherer
@ShayneScherer Жыл бұрын
@@IntlGeorge the varia catch cup is a bit dinky. I just grind directly into my PF resting it below the chute lol
@IntlGeorge
@IntlGeorge Жыл бұрын
@@ShayneScherer for sure... When I start playing with it for espresso a little more it'll be pf direct... For now with pour over 36g light roast just fits in the Varia cup... Anymore than that and the ODE cup moves in.
@Shalloworldmx
@Shalloworldmx Жыл бұрын
I like your lengthy reviews 😊
@Yirgamalabar
@Yirgamalabar Жыл бұрын
Is there a way to fit the Fellow ionizer into other grinders (e.g. DF83) instead of the declumper and the need to RDT?
@akshayvij230
@akshayvij230 Жыл бұрын
thank you for an awesome in-depth review! would love to know how does the Opus compares in taste to the Niche for espresso and filter? and to the new timemore for espresso? any thoughts? thank you again!
@DaniilOskolkov
@DaniilOskolkov Жыл бұрын
I'm on my way home after the shift and adjustment system makes my brain overload😂😂
@RickJohnson
@RickJohnson Жыл бұрын
I'm glad I'm not the only one who freely mixes up "EZPresso" and "One-Z-Presso" when saying it out loud, despite knowing the correct pronunciation.
@OrionsArm
@OrionsArm Жыл бұрын
You could also get granularity down to 1 micron by 3 micro steps 99 microns and 2 macro steps 100 microns. The offset would be 1 micron. You could do the adjustment 1 micron in either direction.
@NoZenith
@NoZenith Жыл бұрын
I wanted to love this so much... Ended up going for the Niche Zero after saving and shopping for 3 years. The grind is SOOOO FLUFFFY and smooth
@Darieee
@Darieee 8 ай бұрын
I honestly loved the explanation of the macro micro adjustments - I kinda missed it on a bunch of other videos .. thanks for taking the time, and well said! the one analogy I would’ve loved to hear would’ve been the vernier lines on analog calipers - they work in exactly the same mind-twisting way I think 😶‍🌫️ also, what is that grinder on the far left .. it’s gorgeous
@joefranceschino3131
@joefranceschino3131 Жыл бұрын
Great video very informative thank you. I am just looking into getting into grinding my own beans. I generally drink 2 to 3 cups a day and use an Aeropress. This may be sacrilegious but could you make a recommendation on an electric grinder. Can’t use hand grinders because of arthritis. Thanks for you help.
@jamesnyman1245
@jamesnyman1245 Жыл бұрын
Great vid, would love to see a comparison against the lagom mini, vario VS3, etc
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