How do you brew? Do you have access to other brewing mechanisms?
I learned that I can make my french roast coffee waaaayyyy less bitter by putting the water in, covering for 30s, stirring, covering again for 4-5 mins, stirring, then taking a spoon and ladeling off the foam at the top (which is where all the bitter is).
I've heard Aeropress can be less bitter as well, and Chemex ($$) can be extremely mellow.
If I know the coffee is going to be extra bitter, 1/16th tsp of salt added to the pot before adding the water also helps, you might try that as well.
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I learned that I can make my french roast coffee waaaayyyy less bitter by putting the water in, covering for 30s, stirring, covering again for 4-5 mins, stirring, then taking a spoon and ladeling off the foam at the top (which is where all the bitter is).
I've heard Aeropress can be less bitter as well, and Chemex ($$) can be extremely mellow.
If I know the coffee is going to be extra bitter, 1/16th tsp of salt added to the pot before adding the water also helps, you might try that as well.