Yes! My Fellow Stag XF was like my first electric guitar! Basic yet with enough complexity to learn & grow. The Hario V60 is more like the high end acoustic guitar that I eventually grew into. Significant more utility and a broader user index! Great video!
I got into making pour overs finally after never really having the space in my apartments or money to spend on the gear and I thought this would be a cool design to start on / learn with. I did not realize that it is focused on a fill up method and i’ve been trying to make traditional style pour overs with it for a few months now and i feel kinda stupid for not realizing it’s not really made for that. Was wondering why it was always so inconsistent. I feel like its really difficult to get a great flavor consistently. The grind size has to be perfect too and it’s frustrating to dial it in. I ended up finally giving up and buying a v60 set up this week.
@@shauncassidy3658 Yeah! The X is more geared towards the traditional method, but honestly for that price it's better to stick with a v60 or kalita wave. I definitely think the XF has its merits for sure, but it seems too pigeonholed in a certain style of coffee for the best flavour imo.
Nice review…. I was considering it very much as someone new as a way to get into v60. I’ve seen several videos that demonstrate a more traditional pour over method with this as well, and of course, it’s a lot more forgiving. 😎
@@ChadtheFilipino wound up buying it and made my first pour over this morning, I was ASTONISHED at what the coffee tasted like and how incredibly easy it was to make. I would recommend this to anyone especially a beginner…. You really can’t miss with it.
Nice review! I just got the XF with the carafe. Made a few good cups of coffee with it. I’m finding it a bit tricky to get a consistent brew. Still working on a process for this. I think you’re right about the experience. A little expensive when compared to other methods.
What kind of roast are you using for your coffee? But yeah its definitely on the pricier side compared to an origami or v60 but its definitely less equipment and time required!
I found the xf dripper too narrow. When I pour in the grounds, the grounds get in between the filter and the inner wall of the dripper. Then eventually some grounds end up inside the coffee. So I have to be very careful.
Fellow included the small stainless steel funnel to prevent that from happening. You’d pre-wet and warm up the filter and dripper and carafe, discard excess water, and then place the funnel on top of the filter to insert your grinds.
thank you for this review. this is very helpful. are the dots on the cup accurate? i'm planning to give this as a gift to a busy doctor. the dosing cup will actually help her a lot. :)
Hey! They are sufficient. Because you're not gramming it out, it won't be precise to the gram, but I think for a quick and flavorful cup with a medium/dark roast it'll be just great for them!
Hey. I am currently using Origami and V60. I’m currently having trouble with consistency on complex tasting beans. Do you think Stagg X would give me more consistency over Origamiv
I'm a bit confused when you said you'll lose coffee flavor when using lighter roasted beans? Can you explain, I'm looking at getting the Fellow Stagg but of course don't want to lose flavor
I just think that this brew method is more conducive to medium/dark roast because of the way it extracts. Whereas with lighter roast you want to have more of the nuance and intricacy of the flavour profile that a v60/origami would provide!
Good question! I think if you get the XF you'd probably need to use their filters just because of how tall they are. I don't see why you couldn't use it with kalita wave filters either since they're the same shape, just flatter and less tall. I'll give it a try and report back.
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Yes!
My Fellow Stag XF was like my first electric guitar! Basic yet with enough complexity to learn & grow.
The Hario V60 is more like the high end acoustic guitar that I eventually grew into. Significant more utility and a broader user index!
Great video!
Thanks man, this is the only video I’ve found actually reviewing it haha. Gonna buy an origami
Yeah! I noticed there wasn't anyone talking about it so I'm glad it helped!
I got into making pour overs finally after never really having the space in my apartments or money to spend on the gear and I thought this would be a cool design to start on / learn with. I did not realize that it is focused on a fill up method and i’ve been trying to make traditional style pour overs with it for a few months now and i feel kinda stupid for not realizing it’s not really made for that. Was wondering why it was always so inconsistent. I feel like its really difficult to get a great flavor consistently. The grind size has to be perfect too and it’s frustrating to dial it in. I ended up finally giving up and buying a v60 set up this week.
@@shauncassidy3658 Yeah! The X is more geared towards the traditional method, but honestly for that price it's better to stick with a v60 or kalita wave. I definitely think the XF has its merits for sure, but it seems too pigeonholed in a certain style of coffee for the best flavour imo.
Nice review…. I was considering it very much as someone new as a way to get into v60. I’ve seen several videos that demonstrate a more traditional pour over method with this as well, and of course, it’s a lot more forgiving. 😎
Glad it helped! Yeah the learning curve is definitely a lot easier with this regardless of the method you use!
@@ChadtheFilipino wound up buying it and made my first pour over this morning, I was ASTONISHED at what the coffee tasted like and how incredibly easy it was to make. I would recommend this to anyone especially a beginner…. You really can’t miss with it.
Really helpful video, thank you :)
Nice review! I just got the XF with the carafe. Made a few good cups of coffee with it. I’m finding it a bit tricky to get a consistent brew. Still working on a process for this.
I think you’re right about the experience. A little expensive when compared to other methods.
What kind of roast are you using for your coffee? But yeah its definitely on the pricier side compared to an origami or v60 but its definitely less equipment and time required!
@@ChadtheFilipino I gave up on this one. Switched to an aeropress.
well said and very logical comments. thanks!!!
I found the xf dripper too narrow. When I pour in the grounds, the grounds get in between the filter and the inner wall of the dripper. Then eventually some grounds end up inside the coffee. So I have to be very careful.
Ah! I haven't had that problem so far. That little tray and the pouring-assistant device helps a lot for me!
Fellow included the small stainless steel funnel to prevent that from happening. You’d pre-wet and warm up the filter and dripper and carafe, discard excess water, and then place the funnel on top of the filter to insert your grinds.
I have the Hario Switch. I want the Fellow XF so I can fill my carafe with no clogging or multiple batch brewing.
Ah yeah, curious about the switch. Seems interesting. THe fellow XF is definitely a workhorse for fast easy pours
Music in the background is too high and that pitch of your voice to low.
thank you for this review. this is very helpful. are the dots on the cup accurate? i'm planning to give this as a gift to a busy doctor. the dosing cup will actually help her a lot. :)
Hey! They are sufficient. Because you're not gramming it out, it won't be precise to the gram, but I think for a quick and flavorful cup with a medium/dark roast it'll be just great for them!
Hey. I am currently using Origami and V60. I’m currently having trouble with consistency on complex tasting beans. Do you think Stagg X would give me more consistency over Origamiv
Not sure! I haven't used the X but I'm assuming you're using a scale and timer when you do your pour overs for these complex beans?
Chad the Filipino yes I do use scale and timer for sure
@@MinimalUnbox Hmm, that's odd. What kind of beans are you brewing?
I'm a bit confused when you said you'll lose coffee flavor when using lighter roasted beans? Can you explain, I'm looking at getting the Fellow Stagg but of course don't want to lose flavor
I just think that this brew method is more conducive to medium/dark roast because of the way it extracts. Whereas with lighter roast you want to have more of the nuance and intricacy of the flavour profile that a v60/origami would provide!
What’s the dimensions of the xf? It fucks that it doesn’t look like it fits in all mugs
Does the xf take 60 grams of grounds?
Do you have a recipe for Japanese Iced coffee?:))
I do! It is on my coffee playlist. :)
Do I have to use their filters with this?
Good question!
I think if you get the XF you'd probably need to use their filters just because of how tall they are. I don't see why you couldn't use it with kalita wave filters either since they're the same shape, just flatter and less tall. I'll give it a try and report back.
@@ChadtheFilipino if you report back I’ll subscribe ;)
@@ChadtheFilipino you can use the kalita wave filters. Watched a few of the onyx brew guides using the dripper and they used the kalita filters.
The music is too loud i could barely hear your speech 😢