Fellow's Take on El Nevado Decaf by HEX | Brew Recipe

A complex and vibrant decaf from HEX Coffee Roasters that celebrates the flavor potential of the Huila region of Colombia.

Produced by smallholder farmers throughout Santa Maria and Pitalito, this medium-light roast layers stone fruit and berries over deep citrus and chocolate for a cup with remarkable depth.

It’s decaffeinated using a sugarcane-based EA process to retain the coffee’s aromatics and provenance.

Expect notes of raspberry, nougat, and lemon curd.

🌎 Origin: Huila, Colombia
⚗️ Process: E.A. + Washed
🔬 Variety: Caturra, Castillo + Var. Colombia
🔥 Roast: Medium-Light

Note: Please allow 2-4 weeks off roast for optimal brewing.

Espresso - Series 1 Settings

To access or edit the Shot Profile, use the parameters below or this Espresso Profile link.

Series 1 Profile Parameters:

• Dose: 18g
• Ratio: 1:2.5
• Temp: 200°F
• Declining temp: Off
• Transition: Smooth

Preinfusion:

• Off or On: Off

Infusion:

• Duration: 22 seconds
• Pressure: 6 bars

Ramp Down:

• Off or On: Off

Grind Guidance

Start in the middle of your espresso range on your grinder, and Series 1 will tell you to go finer or coarser after your shot pulls. It is expected that you might need to adjust based on your specific variables (i.e. location, climate, water mineral content, etc.). Small adjustments go a long way!

Tips

• Adjust grind size if your shot pulls too fast (grind finer) or too slow (grind coarser)
• Clean your Series 1 regularly for optimal performance

Pour Over

Stagg X / flat bottom drippers

Ingredients:

• Coffee: 20g
• Water: 340g at 205°F (96°C)
• Ratio: 1:17

Grind Settings:

• Ode + SSP Burrs: 7 - 8
• Ode Gen 2 Burrs: 6 - 7
  
• Opus: 7 - 8 (inner ring at 0)
  

Steps:

1. Weigh out 20g of coffee and grind
2. Setup brewer with filter and rinse filter, discarding water
3. Start timer and bloom, pouring 60g water, making sure to wet the entire bed. Swirl brewer gently
4. At 1:00, continue pouring, about 5ml/s swirling outward and back in until your target weight is reached, at about 2:00
5. Swirl the brewer gently and allow to drain fully, targeting a 2:30-3:00 brew time

Aiden Brewer Settings

To access or edit the Brew Profile, use this Brew Profile Link or manually enter the parameters below.

Single Serve

Settings:

• Temperature: Various
• Ratio: 1:17
  
• Bloom Ratio: 1:3
• Bloom Time: 45 seconds
• Bloom Temperature: 92°C
• Pulses: 2
• Time between pulses: 25 seconds
• Pulse 1 Temperature: 95°C
• Pulse 2 Temperature: 91°C

Grind Settings:

• Ode + SSP: 5 - 6.2
• Ode Gen 2: 4.2 - 6
• Opus: 5.2 - 6.2

Batch Brew

Settings:

• Temperature: Various
• Ratio: 1:17
  
• Bloom Ratio: 1:3
• Bloom Time: 45 seconds
• Bloom Temperature: 92°C
• Pulses: 4
• Time between pulses: 20 seconds
• Pulse 1 Temperature: 96°C
• Pulse 2 Temperature: 93°C
• Pulse 3 Temperature: 90°C
• Pulse 4 Temperature: 88°C

Grind Settings:

• Ode + SSP: 8.2 - 11
• Ode Gen 2: 7.2 - 10.2
• Opus: 8.2 - 11