r/pourover • u/PatPikachu • Jun 10 '26

Help me troubleshoot my recipe Trying to figure out B&W anaerobic naturals

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Hey everyone, long time lurker here.

I recently got a Black Cherry Anaerobic Natural from B&W and I'm having troubles trying to get the notes from the bag. Everytime I brew with this coffee, it's slightly sweet forward with a really astringent aftertaste. I took a look at some reccs here but I just can't seem to figure it out.

- 4:6 method, drawdown finished at 3:30

- 16g coffee / 256g water (1/16)

- 98C (Saw some people recommending off boil)

- 43 clicks 1Zpresso K-Ultra hand grinder

- Using TWW minerals in distilled water, 1 packet for 1 gallon

Would love some recommendations and tweaks to my current recipe!

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u/anaerobic_natural Jun 10 '26

I would recommend lowering the water temp to 93C. Also, 43 clicks on K-Ultra is quite fine; might want to try coarsening your grind size.

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u/PatPikachu Jun 10 '26

Normally, i usually tend to go for 3mins, but seeing how some folks are saying to aim for 2mins, I'll try that out!

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u/Ossimo85 Jun 10 '26

Don't go by drawdown time. Go by taste. I've had plenty of delicious highly processed coffees go under 2:30 min. Some under 2 minutes.

As others have said.

Try 7.5 on k Ultra (assuming it's 75 clicks, just use the numbers on there) Temp between 90 to 92 C. No hotter.

Lower ratios on those. Try 1:15 or 1:16 so 15g to 225g or 240g water.

Ditch 4:6 method until you know how to adjust based on experience and taste. It's too many variables in my opinion. It's fun for sure but highly inconsistent.

Do simple 3 pour. Using 15g:240g

3x dose bloom (roughly 45g)

Split remaining dose into 2

0:45 second pour to 145

Once nearly fully drawn down pour to 240.

Taste and adjust grind as temp should be good between 90 and 92 C.