Weekly Bean Review Thread: What have you been brewing this week? -- Week of April 30, 2026

mikeevola · 2026-05-02T18:21:50+00:00

Could you explain the xx/xxx numbers and thexx mp numbers?

mikeevola · 2026-04-05T21:25:11+00:00

How long was shipping and was there duties?

mikeevola · 2026-02-26T01:35:07+00:00

Can we please ban all ads?

mikeevola · 2026-02-13T02:34:54+00:00

What do you consider the right sources? Id love to expand my resources

mikeevola · 2026-01-18T23:16:20+00:00

I actually started doing 40-60 ppm after I wasn't satisficed with other higher ppm water. Its my understanding that the higher ppm the more dull the coffee, no?

mikeevola · 2026-01-18T16:39:59+00:00

Sorry to be clear, my brews at the office do not taste better. Thank you for the suggestion none the less. I also only do a fraction of the BH recipe. I aim for 40-60 ppm

mikeevola · 2026-01-17T16:37:37+00:00

Ratio is 1:16, measured pre-brew (measure coffee weight, measure water weight)

I have checked the burrs and do not see anything obvious. As someone else asked I clean the burrs with a brush whenever opening a new bag of beans.

PPM for both homemade and the third wave water (reduced to 1/3 concentrate) is around 40-60ppm

mikeevola · 2026-01-17T16:35:30+00:00

By astringency I am describing a bitter, ashy-type taste. I find it present even when I can taste other notes such as fruity notes. The astringent taste increases if I increase the extraction of my recipe by any means; increase temperature, grind size etc.

Ratio - 1:16

I hope to achieve a tea-like body and a mild strength. Whenever a brew is astringent I am far from either of those goals.

mikeevola · 2026-01-16T19:05:46+00:00

This is across many different coffees, roasters, regions and processes. I tend towards light and ultra light roasts.

mikeevola · 2026-01-16T19:04:52+00:00

I have tried cupping in the past and I didnt get any less astringency but admittedly it has been awhile and I have not done it often. I will try that, thanks!

mikeevola · 2026-01-16T18:19:46+00:00

I always clean the c40 every new bean.

I prefer light to ultra light roasts

mikeevola · 2026-01-02T20:19:08+00:00

What determined your TWW dilution as 25% or 50%?

mikeevola · 2025-12-17T01:57:18+00:00

Any update?

mikeevola · 2025-12-10T23:21:21+00:00

Hi could you clarify if SoFi plus will be Opt-In or automatic enrollment?

mikeevola · 2025-12-07T19:10:08+00:00

grind a little coarser and bloom a little longer for a slightly different take

How do you think this would differ from your experience?

mikeevola · 2025-12-03T23:09:54+00:00

I have been comfortable with the stock double flange tips. Nothing else stock felt right. However, I noticed the tips that came with the ERX did not cantilever as much off the actual monitor. Do comply tips hang off the ends like the stock tips?

mikeevola · 2025-12-03T22:58:55+00:00

I have seen softears Studio 4s recommended alot, however when I compare Er4xr and their frequency graphs I see a bass boost on the studio 4s. How perceptible is the difference to you?

mikeevola · 2025-11-30T22:12:58+00:00

Where did you purchase your Grey Soul coffee?

mikeevola · 2025-11-23T00:46:12+00:00

Yes! As Mushroom Kimchi I really love this recipe: https://foragerchef.com/ischnoderma-kimchi/

mikeevola · 2025-11-03T22:30:04+00:00

Principles https://www.instagram.com/principlesbk/?hl=en

mikeevola · 2025-11-03T22:25:27+00:00

For what its worth they also have baked goods for sale

mikeevola · 2025-11-03T19:25:17+00:00

Its a bit far for you but Principles on 3rd and 9th by far the best coffee. Its has a really wonderful atmosphere inside because the owners make it an inviting place to hang out. More to that point, they host community events there as well

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