About this video

• Video Title: Timemore Sculptor 078 vs Fellow Ode + 064 Turbo Burrs
• Channel: Stephen Thorsteinsson
• Speakers: Stephen Thorsteinsson
• Duration: 00:14:20

Overview

This video compares the Timemore Sculptor 078 grinder with the Fellow Ode grinder, specifically when equipped with Timemore 064 Turbo Burrs. The presenter, Stephen Thorsteinsson, a barista, discusses the design and performance differences of these burr sets, focusing on the flavor profiles they produce with various coffee types and offering insights into which grinder might be better suited for different user preferences and budgets.

Key takeaways

• Timemore Sculptor 078 Burrs: Produce a "juicy, thick, soupy, intense, really sweet" flavor profile, accentuating fruit notes, sweetness, body, brightness, and intensity. They are ideal for clean, bright coffees and can be too much for funkier coffees.
• Timemore 064 Turbo Burrs: When installed in a Fellow Ode, these burrs offer a more balanced cup with good body and acidity. They perform well with nuttier coffees, adding a touch of bitterness with a cereal or grain quality that pairs well with chocolate. They are also good at refining the "eccentricity" of wild, bouncy coffees.
• Burr Calibration Challenges: The "ghost teeth" on the Timemore Turbo Burrs make precise alignment and calibration difficult, potentially impacting grind consistency.
• Screw Quality: The Phillips head screws on the Timemore 078 burrs are noted as being soft and prone to stripping, with recommendations for using M4 machine screws with Allen key heads for easier maintenance.
• SSP Burrs: For those seeking floral notes, subtle fruit flavors, clarity, and separation of flavor (a more "tea-like" experience), SSP burrs are recommended over Turbo burrs.
• Cost-Effectiveness: While the Sculptor 078 offers a distinct experience, the 064 Turbo Burrs in a more affordable grinder like the Fellow Ode can provide a good alternative for those who prefer chocolate, vanilla, spice, or nuttier profiles, or if the budget is a concern. The Fellow Ode Gen 2 burrs are also suggested as a comparable alternative to the 064 Turbo burrs.

The Timemore Sculptor 078 burrs produce a flavor profile described as "juicy, thick, soupy, intense, really sweet," with a strong accentuation of fruit notes, sweetness, body, brightness, and intensity.

When Timemore 064 Turbo Burrs are installed in a Fellow Ode, they produce a more balanced cup with good body and acidity. They are noted for bringing out nutty flavors, adding a touch of bitterness with a cereal or grain quality that pairs well with chocolate, and refining the characteristics of wilder coffees.