Good examples of a canonical brewer would be ones like the Hario V60 (our personal favorite - check out how to brew V60 with our brew guide for more on that), or the Kono.

Each of our designs is unique with their own set of characteristics. However, they are not so different that they cannot be carried across to other models. Furthermore, they are all extremely flexible in themselves, and their expression can be scaled to any capacity and need. For example, Form 1’s clean lines can form the backbone of both classic and avant-garde cuisine. It all depends on the choice of surface, composition and the framework in which the kitchen is inserted. It is this kind of flexibility that helps to define Multiform.

“[...]we see that for a given roast (e.g., the light roast at left), the basket shape also yielded a meaningful difference. The flat-bottom basket yielded flavor attributes with more dried fruit, sweet, and floral flavor intensities, while the conical basket yielded more citrus, berry, and sour.” - Source: https://sca.coffee/sca-news/25-magazine/issue-8/english/flat-vs-cone-basket-shape-is-as-important-as-grind-size-in-drip-brew-coffee-25-magazine-issue-8

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Every single detail is carefully selected, not only for their aesthetic expression but also for the nearly invisible, yet significant elements that define functionality and durability.

At the heart of every Multiform design, where craftsmanship meets passion, an experience arises for the uncompromising connoisseur.

It’s also an area that needs a lot more research still, before we can fully understand the science of why just the shape of the brewer alone has such a notable effect on flavor.

So grab a couple of different brewers and put the kettle on. Brew a conical and a flat bottom brew and compare them side by side. See what differences you spot.

If the surface is painted it is important to find just the perfect colour. On average, we are able to see 10 million different colours. At Multiform, there are no restrictions – and it’s the same when it comes to colour. We offer all the colours from the two most common colour systems in painted surfaces (RAL and NSC system). This way we can guarantee that your kitchen gets exactly the colour your kitchen should have.

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Taking that rule and applying it to our flat bottom Vs conical brewer matchup, it’s possible that the geometry of the flat bottom brewer is allowing a more even extraction across the bed, which allows for more sweetness and body. Whereas conical brewers concentrate the flow of water through an ever narrowing bed of coffee, potentially leaving the grounds toward the top of the bed with less opportunity to push extractions further, and thus giving us a higher perceived acidity.

Flat bottom brewers tend to produce more balanced cups. They do better at pulling out sweetness and body, but at the expense of covering up some of the acidity.

A long service life minimises the consumption of natural resources. The same can be said about our everyday efforts to use sustainable solutions. This is the case for everything from the certification of wood to the consumption of energy and even sorting of waste.

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Our carpentry in Kibæk is the heart of Multiform. Here, our kitchens are created with passion and precision by specialized craftsmen. We have no kitchens or other solutions in stock. Experienced furniture craftsmen build your new kitchen, hallway or bathroom furniture from scratch in traditional Danish carpentry style. We take pride in creating iconic and timeless solutions. For us, every detail counts. We know that good design is about more than just clean lines and beautiful surfaces. It’s just as much about what’s beneath the surface.This is why we manufacture cabinet bodies from 19 mm boards, where the industry standard typically is 16 mm, and the whole thing is built with a classic joinery method using dowels, pins, dovetail joints and tongue and groove.

At Multiform, sustainability is part of our DNA. Our kitchens are characterised by timeless design, carefully selected materials and an uncompromising finish, all rooted in traditions of proud craftsmanship. Multiform is the kitchen classic that lasts for decades – just like the very best furniture classics.

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Our veneer specialists work with both classic quarter-sawn veneer, where the vein appears linear and uniform, and flatcut veneer, where the vein forms the characteristic, varying cone pattern. The veneer is applied so that the wood grain pattern continues in a natural extension on the entire piece of furniture. It is a small detail, but a detail of great importance to the finished kitchen. As an additional service, we store an extra layer of the selected veneer for approximately a year after project completion in the event of damage to, for example, a drawer. That way, we can recreate a completely identical veneer image on a new front should an accident occur

The Multiform Brand Book is filled with inspiration for kitchens, bathrooms, and wardrobes, while Multiform Unique design solutions present options for the rest of the home’s spaces.

What we do know though, is that if we change the shape of the brewer, we change the shape of the coffee bed that the water has to pass through.

In coffee extraction, acidity tends to extract first, followed by sweetness, then body and finally bitterness. That’s a pretty huge over simplification, but as a high level way of thinking about extraction, it works.

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Every movement in Multiform is about creating products that are an enrichment of every home here and now – and in the long run. We operate with a solid foundation as part of the Ballingslöv International Group. All our timeless solutions are developed and recognized in Denmark as materials of the highest quality with the least possible impact on the climate and the environment. We have been doing this since we were established in 1982, and we intend to continue to do so for many years to come.

For anyone just wanting a quick skim read (because, let’s face it, this is the internet, and we’ve all got much better things to be consuming. Like this video of Daddy Hoff demo-ing your new breakfast obsession, for example), here’s the short answer:

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Or if you’ve got something like this Mexican that’s got notes of chocolate and lemon, you can dial up the sweetness and body with a flat bottom or turn up the citrus with a conical.

At Multiform, we have a passion for design and materials. We identify and apply the new trends that create the classics of tomorrow.

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Conical brewers may suit those who prefer brighter, livelier coffees, while flat-bottom brewers might be ideal for those who enjoy sweeter, fuller-bodied cups.

If you're dipping a toe into pourover (pro tip: don't. It'll ruin your coffee and burn your foot too) or even if you're a seasoned pourover purist, you've probably noticed there are 2 main categories of pourover brewer.

Every piece of furniture that originates from Multiform is carefully thought out so that it meets the home’s needs and desires in terms of lifestyle and functionality, but also the overall style that prevails in the architecture and the home’s general decor. That is why our kitchens and furniture are designed by architects and designers who specialize in interior design, covering industrial design, crafts, furniture art, architecture and room design.

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We finish all surfaces with clear, water-based varnish. It helps to keep the surfaces – natural or painted – beautiful for many years without harming the environment.

If you’ve got a fruity Ethiopian natural for example, you might want to reach for a flat bottom brewer to help highlight those sweeter, fruitier flavors.

As we saw above, and as the SCA proved in their study, the differences in perceived acidity, sweetness and body between flat bottom and pour over brewers, is highly repeatable and predictable.

All our solutions are created to be both functional and aesthetic. Therefore, we only work with the best suppliers when it comes to table tops, fixtures, lighting, appliances etc.

As we saw in the SCA study above, when all other variables are the same and only the shape of the brewer is changed, we see statistically significant differences in scoring across all attributes of taste.

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