$899.95
Overview
Have a passion for pour over? The Forte BG Brew Grinder is Baratza's latest addition to its grinder line-up, specially crafted for multiple prep methods! Named best commercial product at SCAA 2013, the Forte BG is a commercial flat burr grinder dedicated to perfecting medium to coarse grinds.
A sleek metal casing houses 54mm flat steel burrs, a high-torque DC motor, and precision weight control. Designed with commercial brew bars in mind, the Forte BG packs a ton of functionality into a tiny footprint. Line up multiples on your brew bar for a grinding power house or bring one home to take your pour over to a whole new level.
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Skill Level
Beginner: Stepped grind adjustments and simple controls help anyone get grinding.
Intermediate: Grinders offering accurate grind controls and programmable dosing for daily coffee drinkers.
Expert: Stepless grind adjustments and pro-barista features make these the top of the line in coffee grinding.
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Programming
Manual: Manually grind your just-right dose.
Timed: Set a grind time for automatic dosing.
Programmable: Program multiple grind times for extra drink options.
By Weight: A built-in scale weighs coffee as it grinds for a perfect dose.
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Grinder Type
Espresso: Designed for precision grinds at fine settings just for espresso.
Coffee: Consistent at coarser grind settings for slow brew coffee methods (no unpressurized espresso baskets).
Espresso and Coffee: Capable of consistent grinding in both espresso and slow brew ranges.
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Grind Settings
Stepped: Notched, labeled settings for easy adjustability and repeatability.
Stepless: Precision stepless adjustment allows for micro-changes to grind size.
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Features
- 54mm Flat Steel Burrs: These burrs produce accurate grinding and high throughput for medium to coarse grinds.
- Weight-Based: Set the weight of your desired ground coffee to more or less than 0.2g and the Forte BG will weigh the ground coffee while grinding, then stop automatically when it reaches your desired weight.
- Digital Display: A backlit LCD touch screen is intuitive and easy to read, allowing you to dose by real-weight or by time.
- Integrated Stopper Hopper: A newly designed removable hopper can prevent beans from falling down the grinder chute, making switching beans a snap. Features 30% larger capacity than other Baratza hoppers at 10.5 oz.
- Programmability: Program three buttons with desired weights ( +/- .1 gram) or by time ( +/- .1 sec).
- Removable Burrs: Use the included cast zinc tool to remove burrs for easy cleaning and maintenance.
- Powerful Motor: The new high-torque motor has 70% more power than the current Vario model and grinds twice as long.
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Pros
- Commercial-Grade Juice: A new DC motor with 70% more power than the Vario-W stands up to the toughest commercial environments.
- Stopper Hopper Standard: Swap out beans seamlessly and with no mess using the removable hopper. Add extensions to attain your desired hopper volume.
- Zinc Burr Removal Tool: This high quality tool makes quick work of burr removal for regular maintenance.
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Cons
- Too Much Goodness: A score of grinding options can equal frustration when changing grinds for a new batch of beans.
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Pros
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How Does it Compare?
The Forte is Baratza's beefiest grinder to date: 230 programmable settings, built-in dosing by weight or time, and an improved hopper make it a smart choice for cafes and discerning home users. Available with flat steel or ceramic burrs.
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Tips and Tricks
When cleaning the Forte Grinder, we do not recommend turing this grinder upside down to knock out loose grinds. Turning the Forte grinder upside down may upset the calibration, resulting in a broken grinder.
About Baratza
Few companies can balance quality and affordability quite like Baratza. Headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Baratza continues to improve and innovate while also leading the industry in customer focus and support. Baratza’s catalog of grinders includes everything from simple, efficient drip coffee grinders all the way up to precise and powerful per-shot espresso grinders. Featuring technology like grind to weight and a range of burr sizes and styles, there’s a Baratza for everyone.
Specifications
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Manufacturer
Baratza
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Skill Level
Intermediate
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Width
5.5 inches
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Depth
5.0 inches
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Height
14.2 inches with hopper
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Product Weight (lbs.)
13.000000
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Watts
240W
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Volts
110V
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Case Material
Stainless Steel/Plastic
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Certified to NSF/ANSI Standards
No
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Bean Hopper Capacity
10.5 oz.
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Dosing Options
Programmable Dosing Functionality
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Grinder Style
Burr - Flat Steel
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Burr Diameter
54 mm
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Material
Metal and Plastic
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Recommended For
Coffee Press, Fine Drip / Pour Over, Drip Coffee
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Warranty Information
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals, including Chromium, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
What it Covers: Grinders
Length: 1 Year
Who Supports the Warranty: Baratza
Warranty Contact Information: (425) 641-1245
Notes: Baratza has excellent troubleshooting resources on their website. If you're experiencing an issue with your grinder, definitely look here first.
Can SCG Repair? No, Tune-up Only read more about our repair services
Care and Maintenance
Clean burrs on a weekly to bi-weekly basis either with a cleaning brush or a burr grinder-specific cleaning product such as Grindz.
Remove and hand wash the bean hopper and lid with warm water and soap as needed.
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Special Price
$1,449
Regular Price
$1,599
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$679
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| Adjustment Configuration | Stepless - Single Revolution | Stepless - Single Revolution | |
| Bean Hopper Capacity | 10 oz. | 1.1 pound | 10 Ounces |
| Burr Diameter | 54 mm | 75mm | 55mm |
| Depth | 5.0 inches | 10.5 inches | 5.6 inches |
| Grinder Style | Burr - Flat Ceramic | Burr - Flat Steel | Burr - Flat Steel |
| Height | 14.2 inches with hopper | 18 inches | 13.8 inches |
| Programmability | |||
| Recommended For | Coffee Press, Espresso, Fine Drip / Pour Over, Drip Coffee | Coffee Press, Espresso, Fine Drip / Pour Over, Drip Coffee | Coffee Press, Fine Drip / Pour Over, Drip Coffee |
| Width | 5.5 inches | 7.2 inches | 5 inches |
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