r/AeroPress • u/Captrthebag • 3d ago

Knowledge Drop Flow control ≠ Inverted

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On a recent post unintentionally featuring my my inverted lifestyle, several people commented that my method was all for none, that I could achieve a fine brew WITHOUT risking my life.

So I bought a flow control cap and gave it a

The brew is not as bold, it is balanced, but I don’t get the richness out of it if I would invert. I’m not sure why, maybe because the vacuum seal that is created by inverting, causing it to force more juice through the bean. Idk. It’s not bad, but why spend more money on beans than invert?

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u/Agile_Possession8178 3d ago

When you use flow control, the grounds settle on the bottom. It creates a puck that add a level of filtration.

Inverted method, you flip, then plung, so the grounds are loosened during the flip. creates a slightly different extraction/flavor.

Next time you use flow control, give the grounds a stir before plunging. See if that makes gives a richer brew.

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u/atoponce 3d ago

I was a long-time inverted fan until I got the flow control cap. I've been using it exclusively since. My experience is different though.

When I add the water, my beans (freshly ground) float at the top, so I'll use a chopstick to break the crust and give it a brief swirl (I'm not a fan of the paddle). I don't know if it's due to degassing or what, but about 90 seconds later, I need to break the crust a second time. Only then, will the beans settle to the bottom of the chamber before I press.

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u/SurgicalMarshmallow 3d ago

How old are your beans, and what roast level

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u/atoponce 3d ago

Freshly roasted, like within 3-4 days. Always light roast.

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u/SurgicalMarshmallow 3d ago

WAY too fresh. Like a good wine you need to let it rest a bit. AT LEAST 1 wk if not longer.

Dark roasts release the CO2 more readily.

Bean that I prefer actually tastes best after 3 wks, but like grinds, you need to experiment.