What is the April coffee brewer?

Developed by April Coffee Roasters, the April Brewer is a pour-over coffee maker with a focus on enhancing the flavour of contemporarily roasted coffee. Correctly used, April brewers make incredibly balanced, sweet and smooth cups in less time than other pour-over methods.

Design features:

• Wide flatbed design- allows for a faster and more consistent contact time between water and coffee.

• Tall fins- raises the filter paper for a faster flow rate and zero stalling.

• Large hole in the base of the brewer to speed up the flow rate and brew exit.

• No strict pour style or speed so recipes are easier to replicate especially if you’re a naturally fast pourer.

• Designed to enhance the sweetness of the coffee and smoother mouthfeel.

It's available in three materials: porcelain, glass and plastic. 

• Porcelain: The ceramic model is produced in Germany at a high-end porcelain manufacturing factory. 

• Glass: A handmade glass model of the dripper featuring a separate acrylic base. 

• Plastic: Robust and durable, the plastic April dripper has two versions. The 2.0 edition (the one we stock) has been made from improved plastic for stable brewing temperatures and optimal extraction.

More about April Coffee Roasters

April is a speciality coffee roasters based in Copenhagen, Denmark. The roastery was founded by Patrik Rolf, whose coffee journey began in his hometown of Gothenburg, Sweden. 

Even before working in the coffee industry, Patrik had a passion for brewing and felt that coffee was an authentic, quality-focused craft.

In 2019, he competed in the World Brewers Cup in Boston, where he and his April Brewer were awarded the Silver Medal. 

“At April, we aim to learn, improve and share our products with quality-focused partners around the world. We always strive to become better at what we do, roasting coffee.” - Patrik Rolf 

How to use an April Brewer

You’ll need:

• 16-19g coffee (grind size: medium-coarse, filter profile)

• 250ml water
  

• April Brewer

• April Filter Paper (or Kalita 185 paper as an alternative)

• Coffee Scales

• Timer

• Mug

• Kettle 

• Scoop

Method

For this method, we’ll be using 2 different pour styles:

Circle pour- pouring in concentric circles

Straight pour- pouring straight into the centre of the coffee bed

1. Boil the kettle and leave it to rest for 30 seconds to 1 minute. 

2. Place the April Brewer over your mug and add a filter paper. Then, pour hot water to wet the filter paper and warm the cup. 

3. Discard the water and put coffee into the base of the filter, giving it a gentle shake to level the bed out. 

4. Make sure everything is ready on a set of scales, zeroed. Then, start your timer, and in a gentle but quick circular motion, pour 60g of water on top of the coffee. Note: do not shake or agitate the coffee. 

5. At 40 secs: swiftly circle pour in the water until it reaches 150g.

6. At 1 min 10 secs: straight pour until it reaches 250g. 

The brew is ready once all of the water has passed through which should take 2:30 - 3:30 mins.

FAQs

What grind size should I use for April brewing?

We recommend using a medium-coarse grind size.

Each coffee particle will be roughly 0.5mm in size, with a texture similar to rough sand. 

For tastiest results, grind your coffee just before you brew. This ensures you keep all the freshness and aromatics in your coffee that you’d typically lose when pre-ground.

However, if you don’t have access to a grinder we offer pre-ground options too.

What filter paper will I need?

We sell genuine April Filter Papers in a pack of 50. The brewer is also compatible with Kalita 185 papers which have a slightly different thickness but make a very decent alternative.

What is the best coffee to water ratio for April brewing?

For our April Brewer recipe, we recommend using a coffee to water ratio of 1:14. 

So, for 250g water, you’ll need roughly 17g coffee. But depending on the roast level of your coffee, you can be a bit more flexible with your dose. 

For a really outstanding cup, we’d recommend choosing a fruiter bean with a filter roast profile.

How long does April Brewer coffee take to brew?

For our April Brewer recipe, your coffee should finish brewing anywhere between 2:30 mins to 3:30 mins. The grind size, or bean themselves can impact brew times so have a play!

Want to know more about different ways to brew your beans?

Join one of our fun weekend classes at the OddKin roastery! Suitable for all levels of experience. Bring a pal and mess around with some fab coffee for a morning or afternoon.

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https://www.oddkincoffee.com/pages/coffee-classes