Grainfather G40 Electric All-in-One All-Grain Brewing System

  • Grainfather G40 Electric All-in-One All-Grain Brewing System
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Grainfather G40 Electric All-in-One All-Grain Brewing System

SKU 43615

PRICE AS CONFIGURED:

$1,499.00

Product Details

The Grainfather G40 is the latest brewing system in the G Series ranges from Grainfather. Packed with all of the innovative features you can find in the G70, this brewing system is your new best friend for brews up to 11 Gal (40L), perfect to fill two 5 gal (19L) corny kegs. The Grainfather G40 brewing system has a bigger capacity and better connectivity. With a pre-boil volume of up to 12 Gal (45L) and mash volume up to 11 Gal (40L) easily produce up to 11 Gal (40L) of beer from one brew. Connect your mobile device to the smart controller with built-in wireless control via the Grainfather App, for step-by-step brewing and access to bazillions of recipes. 

10 gallons (40L) too much? G40 is the 5-gallon (19L) brewers' new best friend! Ideal for 5-gallon (19L) batches, with options of a traditional mash and sparge or no sparge. Think of no sparge like an awesome computer-controlled stainless steel BIAB system.  The powerful 3300w heating element will ensure quick heating times and shorter brew days. Push the upper limits of high gravity brews with the increased grain basket size.

Manage your brew remotely with step-by-step brewing with the smart wireless controller. All you need to do is connect your mobile device to the controller and control your brew through the FREE Grainfather app where you have access to bazillions of recipes to choose from or create your own! Pair with Grainfather Conical Fermenter and Grainfather Glycol Chiller for the ultimate brewery.

Allow 1-3 weeks for delivery, The Grainfather ships directly from the manufacturer via Ups Ground. Express shipping options not available.

G40 Features:

  • 304 Stainless Steel. G40 body built with sleek 304-grade stainless steel.
  • Wireless brew session control. Connect your mobile device to the smart wireless controller via the Grainfather App and WiFi to manage your brew remotely. The Grainfather app gives you access to brewing tools and calculators to brew with confidence, and bazillions of recipes to choose from or create your own.
  • PID heating control for accurate temperature management during mashing.
  • Concealed conical heating element. Large, surface mounted 3300 W heating elements heat wort evenly and quickly. The element covers 80% of the base and it's mounted using thermal paste rather than braised. This increases heat efficiently, by minimizing heat loss in areas it’s not needed. The wide heating area minimizes hot spots and scorching. Most solids settle on the false bottom, not the elements, making clean-up a breeze.
  • Conical Base. Reach your expected gravity with a conical base for maximum wort transfer.
  • Counterflow wort chiller for a more efficient and sanitary brew transfer.
  • CIP. Quick and easy cleaning with CIP (clean in place) capability.
  • Integrated sight glass for easy volume readings. Instead of trying to judge the level of your pre-boil, you can now sparge until you reach pre-boil volume. It’s also easy to clean. 
  • New rolled edge mash plate. No more silicone seals, the plate has a smooth finish, making it more robust, hard-wearing, and easy to install. Compared to the G30, the G40 is wider, but not much taller. Comparatively, draining is quick from the basket and there’s less likelihood of a stuck sparge as the draining surface is bigger.
  • New rolled edge hop filter to reduce blockage. Paired with the conical bottom leaving only trub and hops behind, results in only clear wort going into the fermentor. 
  • Lifting bar included with winch lifting hook. Use the bar for a two-person lift or use a winch system for individual brewers.

Warranty: 3-year faults and defects

Additional Information

Support Documents - Instructions Click here for instructions
SKU

43615

Allow 1-3 weeks for delivery, The Grainfather ships directly from the manufacturer via Ups Ground. Express shipping options are not available.

What's Included with Grainfather G40?

  • Grainfather G40
  • Smart controller with built-in WiFi connectivity
  • Counter Flow Wort Chiller
  • Glass lid
  • Inner basket
  • Lifting Bracket
  • Grain plate
  • Recirculation hose
  • Hop filter
  • Fittings

 

G40 Electrical Req:

  • Power Req: 3300 W, 220-240 V, 50Hz/60Hz
  • Power Supply Outlet Req: NEMA 6-15R or NEMA6-20R compatible

 

G40 Specs:

  • Dimensions: 26" H x 21" L x 21" W
  • Weight: 64lbs (77lbs shipped)
  • Volume: Max Preboil 12 Gal (46L)
  • Batch Size: Max 11 Gal (40L), Min 3 Gal (10L)
  • Grain Weight (dry): Max 29lbs (13kg), Min 7lbs (3.2kg)
  • 304 Stainless Steel
  • Power Req: 3300 W, 220-240 V, 50Hz/60Hz
  • Power Supply Outlet Req: NEMA 6-15R or NEMA6-20R compatible
  • Heating Element: 3300 W
  • Power Cord Length: 6ft (1.8m)
  • Boil-off rate: 1 Gal (4L) per hour

 

Required Specifications for the App:

iPhone/iPad

  • iPhone 5 or higher
  • iOS10 or higher. 

 

Android

  • Android 5.0 (API Level 21 - Lollipop) or higher 

Customer Reviews

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Drew J.
Simplification of a brew day with some cost

I purchased the G-40 at the Saint Paul store with full expectation of needing to add water (hose for filling/cleaning) and electricity line to the thing.

With that squared away, i set up the controller with a phone and was ready to go.

Working with an electric system capable of doing full 10-gallon batches and bringing the water up to temp faster than my gas stove is a hell of a thing. It is remarkably fast, and the ease of pumped/recirc’d mashing has been amazing.

My brew day for ten gallon batches has been cut by two hours already.

Some things to be aware of that may not occur to you:
- You have an upper limit to the grain and water that can reasonably be recirc’d. I topped out with a grain bill for a 10-gal batch of ESB that just topped out the mash basket.
- Your control of the sparge through the grain is very limited. In standard kettle brewing, you will usually control the rate of wort to the boil tun. In this case, you will just follow the flow of gravity as the water goes through the sparge. You may get lower efficiency until you work out the rate.
- The default setting of the controller and app assumes a far greater efficiency than you will get. I am finding efficiency dialing in at about 60%, but I’m not there yet. Last batch at 55% for a DIPA.
- Cleaning is not yet a snap, but it is coming. The use of the pump for cleaning is GREAT, but it is easy to get bubbles in the pump and make it difficult to finish the cleaning cycle.

None of this detracts from having a quality device. I am saving hours on my weekend and I love it. At a price point over a grand, you should know that it is not turnkey when you start. Be ready to learn a bit and to tweak. You will enjoy it all the more.

Customer Reviews

Based on 1 review
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Drew J.
Simplification of a brew day with some cost

I purchased the G-40 at the Saint Paul store with full expectation of needing to add water (hose for filling/cleaning) and electricity line to the thing.

With that squared away, i set up the controller with a phone and was ready to go.

Working with an electric system capable of doing full 10-gallon batches and bringing the water up to temp faster than my gas stove is a hell of a thing. It is remarkably fast, and the ease of pumped/recirc’d mashing has been amazing.

My brew day for ten gallon batches has been cut by two hours already.

Some things to be aware of that may not occur to you:
- You have an upper limit to the grain and water that can reasonably be recirc’d. I topped out with a grain bill for a 10-gal batch of ESB that just topped out the mash basket.
- Your control of the sparge through the grain is very limited. In standard kettle brewing, you will usually control the rate of wort to the boil tun. In this case, you will just follow the flow of gravity as the water goes through the sparge. You may get lower efficiency until you work out the rate.
- The default setting of the controller and app assumes a far greater efficiency than you will get. I am finding efficiency dialing in at about 60%, but I’m not there yet. Last batch at 55% for a DIPA.
- Cleaning is not yet a snap, but it is coming. The use of the pump for cleaning is GREAT, but it is easy to get bubbles in the pump and make it difficult to finish the cleaning cycle.

None of this detracts from having a quality device. I am saving hours on my weekend and I love it. At a price point over a grand, you should know that it is not turnkey when you start. Be ready to learn a bit and to tweak. You will enjoy it all the more.