September 29, 2021
Grainfather Comparison Guide
The Grainfather is an all-in-one electric All-Grain brewing system designed to declutter your brew cave and put everything you need in one compact package. No need to take your craft outside, with this fully electric system you are safe to brew indoors!
Grainfather equipment ensures anyone can brew professional quality craft beer, no matter their brewing experience. With top-of-the-line construction and a 3-year warranty, you can rest assured you’re getting a product where satisfaction is guaranteed.
Grainfather G-Series: G30, G40, and G70 Brewing Systems
Grainfather G30 (6 Gal.) Brewing System
The award-winning G30 brewing system has an 8-gallon capacity for making 6 gallons of beer in one brew. Available in 120v or 220v and made from high-quality 304-grade stainless steel, the original Grainfather system has an optional counterflow wort chiller for sterile chill/transfer, a digital control box, a recirculating pump, and can be managed through an app.
Grainfather G40 (11 Gal.) Brewing System
The G40 brewing system has a bigger capacity and can produce up to 11 gallons of beer from one brew. It has the same amazing features you know and love from the G Series - recirculating pump, digital control box used via the app, integrated counterflow chiller, and 304-grade stainless steel - now with an improved hop filter and redesigned grain basket (no seals or overflow pipe). The G40 includes an integrated sight glass for easy volume reading.
Grainfather G70 (16 Gal.) Brewing System
This larger capacity system has an 18 gallon capacity capable of producing 16 gallons of beer at at a time. It features wireless control, two-stage false bottom, a concealed conical heating element, integrated sight glass for easy volume readings, convenient side entry recirculation, automatic heat sensors, and a huge wort chiller.
| Brewing System | G30 120V / 220V | G40 | G70 |
| Price | $699.00 | $1,499.00 | $2,199.00 |
| Capacity (max preboil volume) | 8 gal (30L) | 12 gal (46L) | 18 gal (70L) |
| Batch Volume (max) | 6 gal (23L) | 11 gal (40L) | 16 gal (60L) |
| Maximum Grain Weight (dry) | 20 lb. | 29 lb. | 37 lb. |
| Power | 2000W, 240V / 1600W, 120V | 3300W, 240V | 3300W, 240V |
| Boil Loss | 0.8 gal/hr | 1 gal/hr | 1 gal/hr |
| Chiller | Counterflow | Counterflow | Counterflow |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth | Wireless Internet | Wireless Internet |
| Pump Filter | Single Filter | Large Dual-Stage | Large Dual-Stage |
| Pump Heat Rating | 176°F (80°C) | 221°F (105°C) | 221°F (105°C) |
| Pump Max Head/ Capacity | 1.5 m / 10 LPM | 2.4 m / 16 LPM | 3.1 m / 27 LPM |
| Steel Grade | 304 | 304 | 304 |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years |
| Programmable Step Mashing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Delayed Heating | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sight Glass | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Winchable Grain Basket | ✓ | ✓ |
