Fellow Ode Gen 2: Grind Settings for Every Brew Method
Fellow Ode Gen 2 settings for V60, AeroPress, Chemex, French Press, and Moka Pot. Dial with 11 numbers and 3 sub-clicks (33 positions). Not for espresso.
Setting 5.1 on a Fellow Ode Gen 2 for a V60 with a light roast. 4.0 for a standard AeroPress. 9.1 for a French Press with a dark roast. The notation combines the main dial number with a sub-click for fine adjustment.
The Ode Gen 2 is the reference electric filter grinder for specialty coffee at home. 64mm flat burrs, single-dose design (no large hopper), anti-static system that reduces retention to near zero, and a dial built for precise calibration. Fellow launched it in 2023 as the next step from the Ode Gen 1, swapping the burrs to extend the useful range toward finer grinds. It's not an espresso grinder: Fellow positions it explicitly as a brew grinder.
Unlike a manual grinder or a Baratza Encore, the dial isn't linear. It has 11 main numbers (1-11) and between each one there are 3 sub-clicks for fine adjustment. The community notation is "number.sub-click". For example, 5.1 means number 5 with 1 sub-click coarser. That gives you 33 total settings, much more resolution than traditional filter grinders.
If you want electric but simpler, the Baratza Encore has a linear dial without sub-clicks. If you need espresso, the Baratza Encore ESP covers both cases. If you'd rather go manual, we also have guides for the Comandante C40 (premium manual for filter), the 1Zpresso JX-Pro (manual with full range, capable of espresso), the 1Zpresso K-Ultra (manual filter specialist with very high resolution), and the Timemore Chestnut C2 (entry-level manual).
Quick Reference Table
| Brew Method | Setting Range | Starting Point | Grind Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | — | Not recommended | — |
| Moka Pot | 1.2–2.2 | 2.0 | Medium Fine |
| AeroPress | 3.0–5.0 | 4.0 | Medium |
| V60 | 4.2–6.2 | 5.1 | Medium |
| Chemex | 6.0–8.2 | 7.1 | Medium Coarse |
| French Press | 9.0–10.2 | 9.1 | Coarse |
Starting points are for a light-roast washed coffee. For medium roasts, go up 1 sub-click. For dark roasts, go up 2 sub-clicks (or move to the next whole number).
Each coffee is different. Your recipe should be too.
Coffee Master scans your bag, reads the origin, roast, and process, and calculates the exact Fellow Ode Gen 2 setting for that specific bean.
How the Dial Works
The Ode Gen 2 dial has two levels of adjustment:
- Main numbers (1-11): the outer dial. Each number is a visible position with a clear indicator.
- Sub-clicks (0, 1, 2): between each number there are 3 detents you feel as you turn. These are the fine adjustments.
- Notation: number + dot + sub-click. For example, 5.0 = number 5 with no sub-clicks. 5.1 = number 5 + 1 sub-click coarser. 5.2 = number 5 + 2 sub-clicks. After 5.2 comes 6.0.
In total: 33 settings (11 numbers × 3 sub-clicks). Each sub-click changes the grind by 10-50µm depending on which zone of the dial you're in. Sub-clicks are more significant in the middle of the dial (numbers 5-8) than at the extremes.
Pro tip
Sub-clicks aren't symmetric. At low numbers (1-3) and high numbers (10-11) the change between sub-clicks is small (10-20µm). In the middle (4-8) each sub-click can change 20-40µm, especially around 5-6 which is the V60 zone. Be more conservative when dialing in the middle of the dial.
The dial rotates in one direction and adjusts with the hopper on. You don't need to take anything apart. Once adjusted, the grind changes immediately. There's no residual coffee from previous settings thanks to the single-dose design.
Espresso
The Ode Gen 2 doesn't reach espresso. The finest setting (1.0) sits around 275µm, and espresso needs between 200 and 250µm. Fellow says so in their documentation: it's a brew grinder, not an espresso grinder.
If you want espresso with an entry-level electric grinder, the Baratza Encore ESP is built for it (its espresso range reaches 210µm). If you come from filter and only want to try espresso occasionally, a Moka Pot on the Ode Gen 2 gives you a concentrated coffee without asking the grinder to do something it can't.
Moka Pot
- Range: 1.2–2.2.
- Starting point: 2.0.
- Start at 2.0 and dial in. If the brew sputters and hisses early, go up 1 sub-click (coarser). If it comes out pale and watery, go down.
The Ode Gen 2 delivers very uniform particle distribution in this range, which matters for Moka. Grinds with too many fines clog the chamber and produce bitterness.
AeroPress
The AeroPress accepts a wide grind range. On the Ode Gen 2:
- Standard method: 4.0, 1:30 to 2:00 steep.
- Inverted method: 4.2, 2:00 to 2:30 steep.
- Long steep (French Press style): 5.0, 3:00 steep.
- Fine grind, short steep: 3.0–3.2, 1:00 steep. More body, character closer to intense filter.
Pro tip
The Ode Gen 2's flat burrs give more clarity than a conical grinder in AeroPress. If you come from an Encore or a Comandante, you'll notice more definition of individual notes (florals, citrus) and less round body. That's the more uniform particle distribution at work. Just different.
V60
This is where the Ode Gen 2 does its best work. The flat burrs, uniform distribution, and sub-click resolution give very clean extractions for light roasts.
- Light roast: 5.1.
- Medium roast: 5.2.
- Dark roast: 6.0.
Target brew time: 2:30 to 3:30 for a 15g dose with 250ml of water. If it drains too fast and tastes sour, go down 1 sub-click (finer). If it stalls and tastes bitter, go up.
The 5-6 zone of the dial is where sub-clicks matter most. A change from 5.1 to 5.2 can shift drain time by 15-20 seconds.
Chemex
The Chemex filter is thicker than a V60 filter, so it absorbs more oils and slows down the brew. You need to grind a bit coarser to compensate.
- Light roast: 7.1.
- Medium roast: 7.2.
- Dark roast: 8.0.
Target brew time: 3:30 to 4:30 for a 30g dose with 500ml of water. If drawdown takes more than 5 minutes, go up 1 sub-click.
French Press
Coarse grind. The metal mesh filter lets fine particles through, and those particles keep extracting while you drink.
- Light roast: 9.1, 4:00 steep.
- Dark roast: 9.2–10.0.
- Lighter body: go up to 10.2.
Cold Brew
- Range: 10.2–11.2.
- Starting point: 11.0.
- Steep time: 12-18 hours cold. The coarse grind avoids bitterness in long infusions.
How Roast Level Changes Your Setting
Same logic as any grinder: light roasts finer, dark roasts coarser. The difference with the Ode Gen 2 is that you have sub-click resolution to dial in:
- Light roast = base setting.
- Medium roast = +1 sub-click.
- Dark roast = +2 sub-clicks (or the next whole number if you're already at sub-click 2).
Example for V60: light = 5.1, medium = 5.2, dark = 6.0 (the next step after 5.2).
How to Dial In
- Pick the starting point for your method and roast.
- Brew and taste. Brew time is a clue, but taste is what matters.
- Move the dial 1 sub-click at a time. In the V60-Chemex zone (numbers 5-8) sub-clicks are sensitive.
- Change one thing at a time. Don't adjust grind and dose at the same time.
- Write it down. Or use Coffee Master to log your brews automatically.
Most coffees land within 1-2 sub-clicks of the starting point. If you need more, check your water temperature or dose before going further.
Maintenance
The Ode Gen 2's anti-static system reduces retention and mess, but the burrs still need periodic cleaning.
Surface cleaning (weekly if you grind daily): a dry brush across the chute and grind tray. No disassembly needed.
Burr cleaning (every 1-2 months): power off and unplug. Fellow includes a hex key to extract the top burr. Remove the hopper, loosen the burr screws with the key, lift the burr out, and brush off the accumulated oils with a dry brush. No water.
Lubrication (every 6-12 months): the burr shaft may need a drop of food-grade grease if you notice the dial getting hard or irregular. Fellow recommends grinder-specific grease (Cafiza Grease or similar). One drop is enough.
A few things to keep in mind:
- The anti-static system works best with moderate ambient humidity. In very dry environments (winter heating) you may see some retention. A drop of water on the beans before grinding (RDT technique) helps.
- Flat burrs last several years. After 3-5 years of heavy use, if you notice irregular distribution, Fellow sells replacement burrs.
- Don't force big batches of dark, oily roasts. The Ode Gen 2 has a decent motor but oils stick to flat burrs more than conical.
Common Issues
Coffee tastes sour or acidic
Under-extraction. Grind finer (drop 1 sub-click), brew longer, or use hotter water. Light roasts are especially prone to this. If you're already at the fine end of the range for your method, try water at 96-98°C.
Coffee tastes bitter or harsh
Over-extraction. Grind coarser (go up 1 sub-click), shorten your brew time, or lower the temperature. Dark roasts tip into bitterness easily.
Brew drains too fast
Too coarse. Go down 1-2 sub-clicks until your brew time hits the target range.
Sub-clicks aren't easy to feel
The detents between numbers can feel subtle, especially in the middle of the dial. Turn the dial slowly and count the tactile stops. If the dial feels loose after heavy use, contact Fellow support.
Visible retention between batches
The Gen 2's anti-static system works, but isn't perfect in very dry environments. Try the RDT technique: a drop of water on the beans before grinding reduces static. Typical retention is < 0.5g per batch.
Grind looks uneven
Take off the top burr with the included key and brush off the accumulated oils. If the irregularity persists, check that the burr screws are evenly tightened. Burrs with many years of heavy use may need replacement.
Every coffee is different. Your grind should be too.
Coffee Master scans any specialty coffee bag, reads the origin, roast, and process, and generates a recipe with the exact Fellow Ode Gen 2 setting for that bean.
Frequently asked questions
How many clicks on a Fellow Ode Gen 2 for V60?
Between 4.2 and 6.2 depending on roast. Starting point: 5.1 for a light roast, 5.2 for medium, 6.0 for dark. The 5.1 notation means dial number 5 plus 1 sub-click coarser.
Can you use a Fellow Ode Gen 2 for espresso?
No. The finest setting (1.0) sits around 275µm, and espresso needs 200-250µm. Fellow positions it explicitly as a brew grinder, not an espresso grinder. If you want espresso, look at the Baratza Encore ESP or a dedicated espresso grinder.
How does the Fellow Ode Gen 2 dial work?
It has 11 main numbers (1-11) on the outer dial. Between each number there are 3 sub-clicks (intermediate positions). 33 settings total. Community notation is number.sub-click. For example, 5.1 = number 5 + 1 sub-click coarser. Sub-click 0 is the setting right at the number.
What's the best Fellow Ode Gen 2 setting for AeroPress?
Between 3.0 and 5.0 depending on method. Standard (filter): 4.0. Inverted or long steep: 4.2-5.0. For more body in a short steep: 3.0-3.2.
What's the difference between Fellow Ode Gen 1 and Gen 2?
Same body, different flat burrs. The Gen 2 burrs grind finer at the bottom of the range (275µm vs 550µm for the stock Gen 1), which extends the useful range toward methods like Moka Pot. A Gen 1 with the Gen 2 burr upgrade matches the stock Gen 2.
How often should I clean my Fellow Ode Gen 2?
Every 1-2 months if you grind daily. The anti-static system reduces retention a lot, but oils build up on the burrs. Take off the top burr with the included key, brush with a dry brush. No water.