Why is Fellow Opus cheaper than Ode?
Much of the difference in cost between the Ode and the Opus is down to the materials. While the body of the Ode is made mostly of metal, the Opus is much lighter and mostly plastic. Also, importantly, the Opus uses 40-mm conical burrs and the Ode uses 64-mm flat burrs. The Opus is an all-purpose grinder with robust 40mm conical burrs; featuring 41 precision grind settings, a 110g hopper capacity, single-dose loading, timed auto-stop, and anti-static technology, a handy grind guide—the Fellow Opus can genuinely do it all.
Is Fellow Opus good for pour over?
Overall, the Opus punches well above its weight as an introductory, all-in-one grinder. While I would perhaps suggest anyone who only makes pour-over coffee to consider splurging on the Ode instead, the Opus is a great option for those on a budget that like to dabble in filter brewing and espresso. But this one is so quiet, I can grind coffee with the bedroom doors open and still not wake anyone up. The Opus is also the jack of all trades of grinders. It’s powerful enough to grind beans super-fine for espresso, but it can still make a coarse grind for a French press.Opus is made to grind for all brew methods, from espresso to cold brew. Ode is built to dominate brewed coffee, which means that Ode is not suitable for espresso.
What is the difference between Opus and Ode coffee grinders?
Opus is made to grind for all brew methods, from espresso to cold brew. Ode is built to dominate brewed coffee, which means that Ode is not suitable for espresso. A: Ode Gen 2’s 64 mm flat burrs and motor are designed to excel at drip and immersion brewing, but they do not grind fine enough for espresso shots.Ode is built to dominate brewed coffee. Unfortunately, that means that Ode is not suitable for espresso. Ode’s 64mm flat burrs and motor are geared towards drip and immersion coffee brewing. Learn more about Ode’s burrs and how fine they can grind here.
Is Fellow Ode good for pour over?
The brew range has expanded to include Pour-over, drip coffee, AeroPress®, French press, cold brew. If you are ready to take on everyday home grinding in style, the Ode Gen2 Brew Grinder is just what you need. The Fellow Ode Gen 2 features an upgraded burr set that delivers much more grind consistency and a finer range than the Gen 1 version. It also has active anti-static technology that reduces the amount of chaff and grounds that can make counters messy, and a bigger hopper and grind cup.