In excellent working condition. Steel burr replaced six months ago. A few cosmetic imperfections: minor scuffs here and there, sticker residue on outside of hopper. Includes burr removal and grind calibration tools. This is a commercial level grinder, built like a tank and made to last. This is the grinder Blue Bottle uses in their cafes for pour-over. Owning the Baratza Forté BG. The Baratza Forté BG is designed for coarse brew methods with a commercial setting in mind. Its a big step up from the Vario models thanks to the stainless housing and adjustment sliders, commercial grade components and touch screen operation. Like the Vario-W, its capable of dosing based on weight, thanks to the integrated scale in its base, though, the Forté BG doesnt stop there. Its also capable of dosing based on time. Similar to the Vario models, the Forté BG can be adjusted using macro and micro adjustment sliders for a whopping 260 degrees of fineness. We find that, with this style of adjustment, its so easy to dial in the grind, jot it down, and easily slide right back to it after experimenting with another coffee or brew method. The motor in the Forté BG is a big upgrade to the Vario; its 70% more powerful and can run twice as long. This powerful motor turns slowly, generating less heat and noise as a result, and is equipped with a thermal cut-off switch that automatically resets itself in the case of overheating. To handle the increased power, the Forté BG has been outfitted with a new drive ratio, pulley, and belt-drive system to help it keep up in a commercial environment. Whether atop a home or cafe kitchen, the Forté BG delivers batch after batch of consistently ground coffee however you prefer. Using the Forté BG is a breeze. Its intuitive touchscreen display allows you to choose from manual, time or weight based grinding, which accurately dispense grounds within 1/10th of a second or +/- 0.2 grams. Using the touchscreen display, it couldnt be simpler to switch between time and weight based brewing, or program the three presets available for each method. Or, of course, you can always grind manually, too. The Fortés 54mm flat steel burrs can be adjusted between a range of 230 to 1150 microns using Baratzas unique dual cam grind adjustment. The lever on the right controls the macro adjustment, while the lever on the left allows you to fine tune by making micro adjustments between the macro settings. Grinds are dispensed directly into the enclosed 8 oz. Grounds container in a quick 2 grams per second on average. The Forté BG features a specialized hopper, dubbed the Stopper Hopper by Baratza, which reduces bean waste to a miniscule 10 grams. Keeping the Forté clean and calibrated is easy and quick using the included burr removal and calibration tools. For an all purpose version that has all the same amazing features and ceramic burrs in place of stainless, take a look at the Baratza Forté AP. The Forté BG allows you to dose by weight or time, where dose-by-weight is accurate to +/- 0.2 grams, and dose-by-time is accurate within 1/10th of a second. Touch activation awakens the Forté APs backlit LED screen, where you can control all operations with three programmable dose presets for timed or weight-based dosing by simply pressing the up or down arrows to increase or decrease dose values. The Baratza Forté BG features dual-cam grind adjustment with 260 settings and a grind range of 250 to 1150 microns. The lever on the right controls the macro adjustment, while the lever on the right allows you to fine tune by making micro adjustments between the macro settings. This amount of control allows you to easily fine tune the grind for any brew method in a repeatable fashion, since all the settings are distinctly marked. 54mm Flat Stainless Steel Burrs. Accurate grinding and proportionally high throughput are achieved with the Forté BG’s 54mm flat steel burrs. The grind range is between 230 to 1150 microns and the Forté BG grinds at a rate of approximately 2.0 grams a second when grinding for espresso and 3.5 to 3.7 grams a second for press pots. The Forté BGs burrs are specifically designed to produce an even grind with narrow particle distribution, resulting in superior coffee. Designed with commercial application in mind, the Forté-BG features a new, high torque, DC motor, which is 70% more powerful that of the Baratza Vario and that can run twice as long. This powerful motor turns slowly, generating less heat and less noise as a result and is equipped with a thermal cut-off switch that automatically resets itself in the case of. 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 +/. 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. 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. 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. 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. Coffee Press, Drip Coffee, Fine Drip / Pour Over. 14.2 inches with hopper. Burr – Flat Steel. Timer or On/Off Switch. Both Timer & On/Off Switch. The item “Baratza Forte BG Flat Steel Burr Coffee Grinder” is in sale since Monday, August 26, 2019. This item is in the category “Home & Garden\Kitchen, Dining & Bar\Small Kitchen Appliances\Coffee, Tea & Espresso Makers\Coffee Grinders”. The seller is “khalib3o3″ and is located in Brooklyn, New York. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Brand: Baratza
- Model: Forte BG
- Power: 130 W
- Color: Silver
- Type: Burr Grinder
- Operating Mode: Electrical
- MPN: 1086