Comments on: Behmor Brazen vs. Bonavita Brewer Comparison.

By: Sigi Hale

Sigi Hale — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:19:39 +0000

Post script ….

Thinking about it more … the beans are not the problem. On several occasions I’ve gotten out the trusty french press and made wonderful coffee with the beans producing sour yuck from the Brazen.

By: Sigi

Sigi — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:04:33 +0000

Thanks …

Perhaps, whole food would have fresher beans? I’ll try that. Any advice on the settings. I’ve ended up setting my grinder to French Press type settings and experimenting from 196-203 type temperatures. I’ve gone up to 208 during various experiments, but back away. Should I stay 205 and up?

Also … seems like things got better when I committed to the 8 cup quantity. The water seemed to disperse better over the grinds with more water (i.e., more water pressure)? Did you see and quality differences at 6 vs. 8 cups?

Cheers,
sigi

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:23:31 +0000

I’d start with fresher beans. No offense to our friends over at Trader Joes (who we love), but those beans are probably pretty old. Look for a roast date. Don’t see one? You never know how old they are. As coffee ages, it gives off those oils you see, and in time, those oils become rancid. This leads to bitterness in the cup. Also, don’t use the gold mesh filter, try a regular paper basket filter. Thats helps a good bunch, too. Hope this helps!

By: Sigi

Sigi — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:11:31 +0000

Hi …

Thanks for the article. I’ve been experimenting with the Brazen since x-mass, and can’t seem to create ‘non-sour’ or ‘non-bitter’ coffee. I’ve tried everything. Really frustrated.

I’m working the a Breville burr grinder, and mostly various types of trader joe’s coffee beans.

Any advice?

By: Tim S

Tim S — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 05:18:52 +0000

Great article! Love all the data and time spent trying to make a controlled test. As I’m in the market for a new coffee maker for those mornings when i’m too lazy to pull shots, this is really helpful.

Now, the real question, what machine will result in scores above 4.5?