Don't forget to hit LIKE and, more importantly, SUBSCRIBE! Thanks for watching. See you in the comments!!!

@with.the.y

Жыл бұрын

If I had the original ode, are catch cups interchangeable with the opus?

Somewhere around the fifth minute of explanation of the micro-steps I decided that maybe I was cool just drinking filter coffee forever

@thaejsooriya3313

Жыл бұрын

Yea after the impromptu nap it caused, not complaining I needed the nap😂

@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

Жыл бұрын

made me very glad i have a stepless grinder

@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

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

It's nice to see a person who was able to direct his ADHD in a useful direction Great video, as always

@LanceHedrick

Жыл бұрын

hahaha thank you! I think it helps, for sure. Appreciate the kind words!

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

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

I love that it goes all the way up to 11

@pjpoir

2 ай бұрын

But why not just make 10 the max number? 😂

The amount of effort, passion, humor, and ideas you put into all these videos. I absolutely love them.

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. 😂

The review I’ve been waiting for! Thank you again for all your work & willingness to share

Really appreciate you running it through a whole grind cycle for time and to hear it without any background noise/music

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

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

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

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

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

Жыл бұрын

I'm in the same situation haha

I just graduated from grade 4 maths. Thank you, Lance! I need to stay ahead of my son and find your videos very educational. ❤

Your content continues to get better with each Video Lance - thank you for the reviews

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!

What a brilliantly done review Lance.

@LanceHedrick

Жыл бұрын

thank you so much!

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.

The fact that im enthralled by cinematography and acting in the cutesy skit speaks volumes for your content

Thanks Lance! Great review as always!

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

Great! This is what I’m looking for. Thank you

This is a detail and clear review, great for beginner coffee lovers!

Killing it, Lance. Great vid.

oh my god that adjustment! 😮😮

So glad you stuck to lengthy reviews! great one.

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.

that opening skit was SUCH a good summary! 😂

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!

Thank you Lance.

@LanceHedrick

Жыл бұрын

thank you!

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.

Loved the music (as well as the quality review!)

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!

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!!

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

Жыл бұрын

I am excited to release my review! Few more days...

first time in your channel, or any coffee channel for that matter. and this is super fair review. nice to see. thanks!

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.

Fantastic review buddy!

@LanceHedrick

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! IG live soon?

Second grinder review in a row that comes out earlier than everybody else! Way to go, Lance!

Congrats buddy, great intro haha!

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.

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

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

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

Жыл бұрын

definitely! I'm waiting eagerly!

@ende421

Жыл бұрын

The macro/micro step thing is ridiculous.

@Ang_R17

Жыл бұрын

@@LanceHedrick waiting in the review of the 078S as well, can't wait!!!

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.

I like your lengthy reviews 😊

Thank you!

Thanks for the detailed review, I’ll be subscribing (and waiting for the gen 2)

Thumbs up for the cute skit. Brightened my day

@LanceHedrick

Жыл бұрын

thank you! so glad you enjoyed it

Best intro ever!

I love an hour long grinder video ❤ . I just know eventually I’ll buy a zerno

Thanks Lance. Also, dig your style.

Howdy. I usually don’t comment or like on KZread 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!

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

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.

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!

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 🤖🫶🏻

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.

That Badalamenti-esque tune in the skit/intro is *chef's kiss*

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

This is the best grinder in the world. Well Designed.

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

Oddly enough, that was a really good description of that wacky dial.

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.

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.

Was scared i'd somewhat regret buying a DF83 but after watching this I'm very happy with my pickup.

@LanceHedrick

Жыл бұрын

DF83 is fantastic. You'll much prefer that, no doubt. This is great, but great for $195.

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!

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.

Was worried my choice of sd40 was a mistake, but after seeing this I am happy

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.

Thanks a lot for nother great video!

@LanceHedrick

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind thanks! Really appreciate the support!

I felt prepared for this math lesson since I am an elementary school teacher. :D

I’m pausing at 0:59 to comment and say that that intro was incredibly emotional and cinematic

@LanceHedrick

Жыл бұрын

thank you, Ethan! Means a lot

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 😅

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.

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...

Thanks for the nice summary at the end. Some bits just felt way over the top in detail for a review but I’ll look out for future content.

@LanceHedrick

Жыл бұрын

I put time cues in the caption for those less interested. For many, this isn't a cheap purchase so they want to be fully informed. Anyway, thanks for commenting!

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

Жыл бұрын

Excellent! Something to look forward to a week from now.

Cool review super informing.

@LanceHedrick

Жыл бұрын

thank you so much!

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

Жыл бұрын

not at all! If looking at both options, Ode Gen 2 is my choice.

That intro.. flawlesss

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!

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!

Can't wait for Fellow's future premium version of this to compete with the Niche: the Magnum Opus

@coreycannon4511

Жыл бұрын

Bahahahaha!

@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.

I'm on my way home after the shift and adjustment system makes my brain overload😂😂

Great detailed video ❤'d it

Great vid, would love to see a comparison against the lagom mini, vario VS3, etc

Love the intro! Hahaha

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.

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.

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

Жыл бұрын

I am still working on a varia review!

@cassandrah336

Жыл бұрын

@@LanceHedrick busy dude! Either way appreciate everything you do to get us educated in a fun way! Thank you!

@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

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

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.

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.

This product feels like it was developed in a meeting room. "Okay we make sure it doesn't cannibalize Ode, and our target user is everyone"

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

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.

some quick mafs in there

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?

The Passion Pit reference

@LanceHedrick

Жыл бұрын

Had to!

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

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

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?

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

10 ай бұрын

Masses want cheap. They delivered on the cheap part

I'm three mins into the video but you can have a like just for the cutesy skit 🤣

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.

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.

Great as always, i see the Varia in the Background, as im crossshopping both, i would love to see a comparison/review with the Varia

@LanceHedrick

Жыл бұрын

for sure! Still working my way with the varia before making a review.

@MrTuib

Жыл бұрын

Agreed on compare with Varia VS3 🙌🏻, really close on price point

Great macro!!

@LanceHedrick

Жыл бұрын

ha! Thank you!