April Brewer April
Competition Style
A competition-optimized recipe emphasizing high extraction and clarity. Multiple small pours maximize contact time and agitation for complex light roasts.
Parameters
- 14 g
- Coffee
- 220 g
- Water
- 1:15.7
- Ratio
- 93 °C
- Temp
- 7 medium-coarse
- Grind
- 3:00
- Total
- 1
- Servings
Method
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0:00 01Bloom
Pour 35g, swirl gently.
To 35g 5s Circular -
0:30 02Pour
Pour to 80g in center.
To 80g 8s Slow -
1:00 03Pour
Pour to 130g in circles.
To 130g 8s Circular -
1:30 04Pour
Pour to 175g.
To 175g 8s Circular -
2:00 05Pour
Final pour to 220g.
To 220g 7s Slow -
3:00 06Done
Drawdown complete.
Notes
Original source
Recipe by April Coffee Roasters, published at aprilcoffeeroasters.com.
More April Brewer recipes
See all April Brewer recipes →- 01 Classic byApril Coffee Roasters Patrik Rolf's signature April Brewer recipe: multiple small pours for high clarity and sweetness. Ratio 1:16.7 Time 3:20
- 02 Concentrate byProject Barista A strong 1:10 concentrate for iced coffee or dilution. The April Brewer's large drain holes prevent stalling even with higher doses. Ratio 1:10 Time 2:00
- 03 Dark Roast byApril Coffee Roasters Adjusted recipe for darker roasts. Lower temperature and coarser grind prevent bitterness while preserving body. Ratio 1:15 Time 3:00
- 04 Iced Coffee byApril Coffee Roasters Japanese iced coffee with the April Brewer for a clean, sweet iced cup. Ratio 1:10 Time 2:20
- 05 Light Roast byApril Coffee Roasters Optimized for light roast specialty coffees with higher temperature and finer grind. Ratio 1:16.7 Time 3:30
Next step
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