Fellow's Take on Gerba Dogo Sodu by Passenger | Brew Recipe

A Drops-exclusive reserve lot from Passenger showcasing everything we love about washed Guji coffee, with an intricate, evolving flavor profile and long, elegant finish.

Gerba Dogo Sodu comes from the Gerba Dogo washing station in Ethiopia’s renowned Guji region, where cherries are collected and processed from producers living near the kebele of Dogo Sodu. The station is one of several operated by Mira Coffee, a family-run business that has been working in the region since the early 1990s.

This washed reserve lot opens with complex florals, ripe stone fruit, and vanilla. As the cup cools, it becomes increasingly floral, while juicy melon emerges and carries through to a long, elegant finish.

We tasted notes of floral honey, white peach, and melogn.

🌎 Origin: Guji, Ethiopia

⚗️ Process: Washed

🔬 Variety: JARC Selections

🔥 Roast: Light

Note: This coffee should rest for 2 weeks after roasting for optimal brewing.

Espresso - Series 1 Settings

You can access this profile in the Fellow Drops folder of your Series 1! To edit the profile with the brew parameters or access it once it's no longer on your Series 1, use the parameters below or this Espresso Profile link .

How to Access:

1. Turn on your Series 1 espresso machine

2. Navigate to "Profiles" on the touchscreen

3. Scroll down and select "Fellow Drops"

4. Select “Passenger Ethiopia Gerba Dogo Sodu”

5. Follow the guided workflow to pull your shot

6. Enjoy!

Series 1 Profile Parameters:

• Dose: 20g

• Ratio: 1:2.5

• Temp: 197°F / 92°C

• Declining temp: Off

• Transition: Smooth

Preinfusion:

• Off or On: On

• Duration: 3 seconds

• Pressure: 3 bars

• Fill flow rate: 4.5 mL/s

Infusion:

• Duration: 20 seconds

• Pressure: 9 bars

Ramp Down:

• Off or On: On

• Duration: 2 seconds

• End Pressure: 6 bars

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

Aiden Brewer Settings

You can access this profile in the Drops folder of your Aiden! To edit the profile with the brew parameters or access it once it's no longer on your Aiden, use this Brew Profile Link.

Single Serve

Settings:

• Temperature: 205°F / 96°C

• Ratio: 1:17

• Bloom Ratio: 1:3

• Bloom Time: 40 seconds

• Bloom Temperature: 205°F / 96°C

• Pulse Temperatures: 205°F / 96°C

• Pulses: 3

• Time between pulses: 23 seconds

Grind Settings:

• Ode + SSP: 5 - 7

• Ode Gen 2: 4 - 6

• Opus: 5 - 7 (Use finer settings for 150-250ml, coarser for larger volumes)

Batch Brew

Settings:

• Temperature: 205°F / 96°C

• Ratio: 1:17

• Bloom Ratio: 1:3

• Bloom Time: 40 seconds

• Bloom Temperature: 205°F / 96°C

• Pulse Temperatures: 205°F / 96°C

• Pulses: 3

• Time between pulses: 30 seconds

Grind Settings:

• Ode + SSP: 7 - 10

• Ode Gen 2: 6 - 9

• Opus: 7 - 10 (Use finer settings for 450-750ml, coarser for larger volumes)

Pour Over

* Stagg X/ flat bottom drippers

Ingredients:

• Coffee: 19g

• Water: 342g at 205°F / 93°C

Grind Settings:

• Ode + SSP: 5 - 7

• Ode Gen 2: 4 - 6

• Opus: 5 - 7 (inner ring at 0)

Steps:

1. Grind coffee at medium  setting

2. Rinse filter with 205°F water

3. Bloom: Pour to 50g water, wait 23 seconds

4. Continuous pour stages:

• Pour to 100g, wait 15 second

• Pour to 200g, wait 15 second

• Final Pour to 242g

• Bypass(add water to brewed concentration) 100g at ~195.5°F / 91°C

5. Target brew time: 1:30 - 2:00  minutes