# 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. Source: https://coffeemaster.app/guides/fellow-ode-gen-2-grind-settings Updated: 2026-07-11 --- Setting 4.2 on a Fellow Ode Gen 2 for a V60 with a light roast. 4.0 for a standard AeroPress. 9.2 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](https://coffeemaster.app/guides/baratza-encore-grind-settings) has a linear dial without sub-clicks. If you need espresso, the [Baratza Encore ESP](https://coffeemaster.app/guides/baratza-encore-esp-grind-settings) covers both cases, and the [Turin DF54](https://coffeemaster.app/guides/turin-df54-grind-settings) is a single-dose flat-burr option that leans espresso but handles filter. Within Fellow, the [Fellow Opus](https://coffeemaster.app/guides/fellow-opus-grind-settings) is the all-rounder sibling. If you'd rather go manual, the [1Zpresso K-Ultra](https://coffeemaster.app/guides/1zpresso-k-ultra-grind-settings) is the filter specialist with very high resolution. ## Quick Reference Table | Brew Method | Setting Range | Starting Point | Grind Size | | ------------ | ------------- | --------------- | ------------- | | Espresso | n/a | Not recommended | n/a | | Moka Pot | 3.1–4.1 | 3.2 | Medium Fine | | AeroPress | 2.2–4.2 | 3.2 | Medium Fine | | V60 | 4.0–5.2 | 4.2 | Medium | | Chemex | 6.0–7.1 | 6.1 | Medium Coarse | | French Press | 8.2–10.0 | 9.0 | Coarse | Starting points are for a light-roast washed coffee. For medium roasts, go up 1 sub-click. For dark roasts, go up 2. On Moka light and medium share a setting; on Chemex the jumps are bigger (+2 for medium, +3 for dark). Check each method. ## 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)**: each number has 3 detents you feel as you turn; 0 sits on the number. 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 9-39µm depending on which zone of the dial you're in. The biggest jumps sit around numbers 3-4 and 8-10; the gentlest, at 1, 6 and 11. > **Pro tip** > > Sub-clicks aren't uniform. There are two wide-step zones: around 3-4 and 8-10 > each sub-click moves 28-39µm. By contrast, at 1, at 6 (the low Chemex zone) and > at 11 the step drops to 9-17µm. Be more conservative when dialing in the wide > zones; around 6 you can fine-tune freely. The dial 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, above the light and medium roast targets (240-270µm) and with no room to dial in below. 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](https://coffeemaster.app/guides/baratza-encore-esp-grind-settings) is built for it (its espresso range reaches 230µm). 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**: 3.1–4.1. - **Light and medium roast**: 3.2 (they share a setting). - **Dark roast**: 4.0. - Start at 3.2 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. Take the pot off the heat at the first gurgle. What comes out after that is mostly scorched notes, and no setting on the dial fixes it. The [Moka Pot guide](https://coffeemaster.app/guides/moka-pot-grind-settings) covers the rest of the method. ## AeroPress The AeroPress accepts a wide grind range. On the Ode Gen 2 it sits a touch finer than the V60: - **Standard method**: 4.0, 1:30 to 2:00 steep. - **Inverted method**: 4.1, 2:00 to 2:30 steep. - **Long steep (French Press style)**: 4.2, 3:00 steep. - **Fine grind, short steep**: 2.2–3.2, 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**: 4.2. - **Medium roast**: 5.0. - **Dark roast**: 5.1. **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 zone around number 4 is one of the most sensitive on the dial (each sub-click moves ~35µm). A change from 4.2 to 5.0 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**: 6.1. - **Medium roast**: 7.0. - **Dark roast**: 7.1. **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 (don't go past 7.1). ## French Press Coarse grind. The metal mesh filter lets fine particles through, and those particles keep extracting while you drink. - **Light roast**: 9.0, 4:00 steep. - **Medium roast**: 9.1. - **Dark roast**: 9.2. - **Lighter body**: go up to 10.0. ## 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** (on Moka, light and medium share 3.2; on Chemex it's +2, from 6.1 to 7.0). - **Dark roast = +2 sub-clicks** (on Moka +1 is enough, up to 4.0; on Chemex it's +3, from 6.1 to 7.1). Example for V60: light = 4.2, medium = 5.0, dark = 5.1 (5.0 is the next step after 4.2). ## How to Dial In 1. **Pick the starting point** for your method and roast. 2. **Brew and taste.** Brew time is a clue, but taste is what matters. 3. **Move the dial 1 sub-click at a time.** In the V60 zone (numbers 4-5) sub-clicks are sensitive; in the Chemex zone (numbers 6-7) the curve flattens and you may need 2. 4. **Change one thing at a time.** Don't adjust grind and dose at the same time. 5. **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. 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.