(Bean)Conquer-or the Pour-over · Specialty Coffee Community

(Bean)Conquer-or the Pour-over

Ridiculous title? Sure. But that’s been my battlefield the last few months. Those who know me know I’ve long waved the Aeropress banner with pride. Meanwhile, my poor V60 sat in exile, only summoned on rare occasions.

Then came the challenge: conquer the pour-over. I even called in a certified trainer as a battle advisor. The problem? Every warrior (brewer) has their own “ultimate recipe,” and while they’re all good, my results were hit-and-miss.

Enter my secret weapon: Beanconqueror App, paired with the trusty Bookoo Mini Scale. Once I started logging every skirmish (brew), the fog of war lifted. Switching from a Natural to a Washed or Special Processed coffee? I can now look back at battle plans that worked. Two or three skirmishes later, victory tastes like a 5-STAR cup.

Do I win every fight? Not quite. But at least I know whether the enemy was grind, pour, or bloom — and how to strike back next time.

Who else is tracking their battles in the pour-over wars? And what weapons (apps, tools, hacks) are you arming yourselves with?

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