Inmaculada Fellows Chili Bourbon Dial

Inmaculada Fellows Chili Bourbon

Dose: 20g
Ratio: 1:17
Grind: Significantly finer than neutral
Brew Time: 3:30
TDS: 1.28%
Extraction: 19.4%

Sensory Description:

The Chili Bourbon stands out for it’s creamy texture and vibrant acidity, resulting in a cup that is bursting with malic and citric acidities and a soda-like sweetness. A well-dialed cup has a prominent note of orange soda, with malic fruit notes like green grape, green apple, and rhubarb, along with a sparkling sensation (phosphoric acidity), similar to strawberries. The body is medium-heavy with a creamy texture. It has a long and refreshing aftertaste like well-extracted black tea with clover honey.

Dial Notes:

The Chili Bourbon requires a fine grind size and long brew time to extract. This is likely due to the density of the bean and the light roast to express the variety and terroir. Poorly extracted brews result in an imbalance between the texture and the acidity.

Under-extracted brews of the Chili lean too far into acidity and do not balance the vibrant acidity with creamy texture. If you’re observing notes of underripe fruits with minimal texture, the coffee needs a finer grind size and more extraction.

Over-extracted brews sway the other way, resulting in muted acidity and an overpowering body. The various acidities present in the coffee are hidden by the addition of bitter solubles, resulting in a drying, muted sensation similar to that of cacao powder or oversteeped black tea. If you are observing these notes, the coffee needs a coarser grind size and less extraction.

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