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Baratza Forte BG Brew Grinder - Metal Burr

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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.

  • 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.

    Intermediate
  • 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.

    By Weight
  • 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.

    Coffee
  • Grind Settings

    Stepped: Notched, labeled settings for easy adjustability and repeatability.

    Stepless: Precision stepless adjustment allows for micro-changes to grind size.

    Stepped
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.
    • 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.
    • Cons
      • Too Much Goodness: A score of grinding options can equal frustration when changing grinds for a new batch of beans.
  • 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.
  • 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.
Specifications
  • Manufacturer
    Baratza
  • Skill Level
    Intermediate
  • Width
    5.5 inches
  • Depth
    5.0 inches
  • Height
    14.2 inches with hopper
  • Product Weight (lbs.)
    13.000000
  • Watts
    240W
  • Volts
    110V
  • Case Material
    Stainless Steel/Plastic
  • Certified to NSF/ANSI Standards
    No
  • Bean Hopper Capacity
    10.5 oz.
  • Dosing Options
    Programmable Dosing Functionality
  • Grinder Style
    Burr - Flat Steel
  • Burr Diameter
    54 mm
  • Material
    Metal and Plastic
  • 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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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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