Is it a worthwhile read? Will it help me improve my pour over coffee?

If you have it, can you post a table of contents.

If you have read it, is this pure physics only, or is there also practical advice (supported by physics) on making better pourover? I have read/seen/tried numerous methods and it would be great if these methods were empirically tested.

The book is available here: https://www.scottrao.com/products/physics-of-filter-coffee-jonathan-gagne

I have the book and thoroughly enjoyed reading it. It is however very physics-ey. I would say it expands understanding of the different variables within brewing and illustrates a lot of this in a digestible way. However, there are pages which are very equation heavy and even as a scientist (admittedly, not a physicist), I found a couple of the chapters tough going. There’s a chapter on technique and practical applications but honestly, a lot of it seems like common sense.

Overall, I would recommend it if you are interested in the theories and data behind a lot of the scientific concepts of brewing

    Anything other than espresso is much too simple/boring, but to each their own. Those that take a scientific only approach are missing out.

    Yes read it. Heavy going as @nufc1 alluded to. Given your detailed approach to all things coffee my guess is that you would enjoy it. A bit much for my feeble brain however.

      nufc1

      Thanks the review. I think it maybe above my physics grade.

        tompoland Very kind of you. I have learnt a lot about brewing coffee from MWJB than anyone else, tbh. 😊

          Physics and Science in general were my nemesis in my school years. No wonder my dad forced me into Economics stream in 80s. 😁

          Jokes apart, I am happy with the way I brew my coffee and make espresso. Although the book looks very interesting, with all respect, IMHO, there is more to life than coffee. So, I will pass. 😊

          Lance Hedrik has a video on this somewhere on his YouTube channel.