When Bird Rock opened their second San Diego cafe in Little Italy, they knew they needed a coffee as crowd-pleasing as the neighborhood itself. The result? A dark roast that's impossibly smooth, deeply satisfying, and perfect for anyone who wants their coffee rich without the bitterness. Whether you're a dark roast devotee or someone who's been burned (literally) by bad dark roasts before, this blend will change your mind.
🌎 Origin: Brazil and Guatemala
💦 Process: Washed/Natural
🔬 Variety: Various
🔥 Roast: Medium-Dark
Brew Guide for Bird Rock Coffee Roasters Little Italy Blend
Pour Over
* Stagg X/ flat bottom drippers
Ingredients:
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Coffee: 22g
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Water: 350g at 200°F
Grind Settings:
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Ode + SSP Burrs: 3.2 - 4.2
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Ode Gen 2 Burrs: 2.2 - 3.2
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Ode Gen 1 Burrs: 1.2 - 2.2
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Opus: 4.1 - 5.1 (inner ring at 0)
Steps:
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Grind coffee at medium-fine setting
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Rinse filter with 200 water
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Bloom: Pour to 60g water, wait 45 seconds
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Continuous pour stages:
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At 0:45, pour to 150g
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At 1:15, pour to 250g
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At 1:45, final pour to 350g
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Target brew time: 2:45 - 3:15 minutes
Espresso
Recipe:
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Coffee: 20g
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Yield: 40-45g
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Temperature: 200°F
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Ratio: 1:2 - 1:2.25
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Pressure: 8 bars
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Pull time: 25-30 seconds
Aiden Brewer Settings
To edit the profile with the brew parameters or to access it, use this Brew Profile Link.
Single Serve
Grind Settings:
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Ode + SSP Burrs: 3.2 - 4.2
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Ode Gen 2 Burrs: 2.2 - 3.2
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Opus: 4.1 - 5.1 (Use finer settings for 150-250ml, coarser for larger volumes)
Batch Brew
Grind Settings:
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Ode + SSP: 5 - 9
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Ode Gen 2: 4 - 8
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Opus: 5.1 - 9.1 (Use finer settings for 450-750ml, coarser for larger volumes)