Is the 'boomer spro' a real trend in espresso brewing?

Question

So, I have come across the term ‘boomer spro’ which says that older generations enjoy drinking a smaller sized espresso. Is there some validity to this?

Answer 1

The survey results point to a trend where older generations (especially those who are aged 65 and above) appear to favour a slightly shorter ratio while brewing at 2.09. This trend is not only specific to the boomers however, as the under 18 years age group has also been noted to prefer the same ratio, which means it may be more of a fashion trend rather than a generational trait.

Comments

74 year Boomer here. Boomer Shots: Physical changes may be a factor. Boomer shots might be the coffee equivalent of Stretch Waists on Blue Jeans. I understand that the older you get past 60 you start having fewer taste receptors. I believe it. I used to be a super taster and could identify scents and flavors in coffee, spirits, and spices. Now I taste some complexity in my espresso and pour overs, but way less. RE: Weighting Shots. Been there done that. Long experience with espresso has trained my eye. Plus on a lever machine I can set the piston on the shaft to control volume. Love Ristrettos in the early afternoon, regular pulls in the morning. I weight my beans not the liquids. Loved the content!

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Tail end boomer (60) and I can definitely say James and the other YouTube espresso content creators have taught me everything I know and influenced my baseline expectations for my shots.  Since I enjoy milk based drinks, I admit to concentrating on beautiful shots from a bottomless portafilter more than taste since the milk masks a multitude of sins.

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Boomer here. At 70 I bought my first super-automatic Gaggia Brera. I don’t fuss over weights and measuring anymore because I’m impatient and old and want my coffee/espresso (decaf) now. Honestly, the average drink my machine puts out (after a little fiddling with grind and water amount) is very good. Though, I have to get my espresso beans shipped from Italy now for good quality decaf.

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