prosumer
april brewer april brewer
immersion meets drip, at a price worth questioning
the april hybrid brewer combines immersion and drip brewing in a glass and silicone body, made in indonesia and priced around $160. it works best with large april paper filters, slightly coarser grinds, and 2 to 3 total pours. it delivers consistent flavor from hot to cold, a reliable trait carried over from the original april brewer. that said, it struggles with dense, high-altitude washed coffees, and the price is hard to ignore when a $10 v60 can produce an equally exceptional cup.
what it does well
- consistent flavor from hot to cold across brew temperatures
- faster flow rate than many flat-bottom drippers, allowing more grind size flexibility
- combines immersion and drip techniques for a more forgiving brew process
where it stops short
- priced at $160, significantly more than comparable drippers that produce similar results
- struggles with dense, high-altitude washed coffees, particularly washed ethiopians from 2200masl and above
- april recommends the smaller paper filters for the hybrid, but larger filters tend to perform better in practice
specs
- material
- glass
- brew method
- pour-over
- filter type
- paper
- capacity cups
- 1
frequently asked questions
what is the April Brewer April Brewer?
the April Brewer April Brewer is a prosumer coffee brewer. immersion meets drip, at a price worth questioning
how much does the April Brewer April Brewer cost?
the April Brewer April Brewer costs $160.
what are the pros and cons of the April Brewer April Brewer?
strengths: consistent flavor from hot to cold across brew temperatures, faster flow rate than many flat-bottom drippers, allowing more grind size flexibility, combines immersion and drip techniques for a more forgiving brew process. trade-offs: priced at $160, significantly more than comparable drippers that produce similar results, struggles with dense, high-altitude washed coffees, particularly washed ethiopians from 2200masl and above, april recommends the smaller paper filters for the hybrid, but larger filters tend to perform better in practice.