I bought this percolator to replace my standard drip-brewer after reading articles and reviews of "how much better a percolator brews coffee."

The problem with this percolator is that it brews too hot.  I've read that coffee should never reach boiling temperature.  Well, this thing boils the coffee like there's no tomorrow.  So forget about drinking it as soon as the brewing is done.  And when it switches to "keep warm" after the brew cycle, it is still way too hot to drink.  I tested with a thermometer and the "keep warm" cycle held the coffee at 180 degrees.  That's a bit too warm for me.

Furthermore, the coffee seems to be a bit weak for my taste, regardless of how much coffee grounds I start with.