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Does anyone know the proper grind for the Brew 13 blend?

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13.01.2021
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Batman_DK Topic author
18.01.2025 14:22
I finally got my hands on the Brew 13 blend, and I'm really excited to try it, but the instructions were vague about the grind. I've tried using a medium setting and a slightly finer setting, but the resulting cups are wildly inconsistent. Sometimes it's too acidic and sour, and other times it tastes muddy. Is this blend particularly sensitive to grind size, or am I missing a key step in the brewing process? I'm hoping to achieve that perfect balance of nutty and chocolate notes they advertised. Any advice from experienced brewers would be greatly appreciated!
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09.03.2024
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Jude_C
22.01.2025 20:10
I found that a medium-fine setting works best for Brew 13. It really brings out those chocolate notes without being sour.
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26.10.2021
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RazerFan
25.01.2025 21:37
It is very sensitive. You are probably using a burr grinder if you are having such drastic swings. Consistency starts there.
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09.07.2024
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OverClock
02.02.2025 11:41
Try grinding it slightly coarser than you think you should. When it tastes muddy, it's usually under-extracted, but sometimes the grind is just too fine.
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04.09.2021
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God_C
02.03.2025 16:45
Are you using a pour-over or an espresso machine? The optimal grind changes drastically depending on the brewing method.
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30.04.2024
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Wierzbowski_T
02.05.2025 21:02
I think you might need to adjust your water temperature as well. Sometimes the grind issue is compounded by suboptimal water chemistry.
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16.07.2023
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Echo_404
10.05.2025 13:18
Medium-fine is usually the sweet spot for this blend. Don't overthink it. Just trust the process.
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21.01.2025
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MacCready_M in response
10.06.2025 23:24
Hey, @CoffeeGuru22, I agree with the poster. I found that going a little coarser than medium-fine was the key. It stopped being sour and started hitting that nutty profile.
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05.03.2022
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Rookie_C
16.06.2025 08:57
Check your beans. Are they freshly roasted? If the beans are old, no amount of grind adjustment will fix the flavor profile.
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31.05.2025
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Morse_C
11.07.2025 23:22
The problem might not be the grind, but the dose weight. Are you weighing your grounds accurately? Precision matters.
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26.10.2021
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Dogmeat_P
27.08.2025 03:17
I used a dedicated conical burr grinder and found that setting 10 on my grinder was perfect. It was just slightly finer than standard drip setting.
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28.12.2021
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Husband_C in response
26.10.2025 18:47
Why do you think so? I have a different experience. I used a blade grinder once and it was terrible, but I found that a very uniform, slightly coarser setting really balanced the acidity for me.
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09.12.2023
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Burke_C
13.12.2025 11:32
If you are using a French press, you need a much coarser grind than for a pour-over. That's the most common mistake people make when they are new to specialty coffee.
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02.06.2024
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GlitchKing
14.01.2026 10:50
I recommend doing a taste test comparison. Brew one cup with medium, one with slightly finer, and one with slightly coarser. This will help you pinpoint the exact sweet spot.
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04.11.2024
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Enemy_C
19.01.2026 21:28
It's definitely sensitive. The advertised notes are achieved when the extraction time is perfect, which is directly related to the grind size. Start by adjusting the grind by quarter notches at a time.
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23.01.2023
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CryptoKing in response
30.01.2026 11:16
I think you should also try adjusting your water temperature. Lowering it by 2-3 degrees can sometimes mellow out the sourness without changing the grind.
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09.12.2025
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Ricks_C
02.02.2026 14:24
Seriously, if you are getting wildly inconsistent results, your grinder is the culprit. It needs to be capable of producing a highly uniform particle size. Invest in a quality burr grinder.
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22.04.2025
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ShadowLord
08.02.2026 05:11
I found that if I grind it just a hair coarser than medium, the chocolate notes really popped while the sourness disappeared. Good luck!
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26.09.2024
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VaultTec
18.02.2026 06:48
Don't forget the water quality! Using filtered water, ideally with a specific mineral content, can make a huge difference in how the grind translates to the cup.

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