September 29, 2021
Grainfather Comparison Guide
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.
NEW Grainfather G40 (11 Gal.)
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).
G70 (16 Gal.) Brewing System
This larger capacity system 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.
G30 (6 Gal.) Brewing System
Available in 120v or 220v and made from high-quality 304-grade stainless steel, the original Grainfather system has a counterflow wort chiller for sterile chill/transfer, a digital control box, recirculating pump, and can be managed through an app.
S40 (11 Gal.) Brewing System
S Series features non-connected Grainfather products that are easy-to-use, with quality build and 304 components at a cost-effective price. Don’t let the price fool you, this product has a high-grade 304 stainless-steel build and is packed full of features to make every brew easy.
| Brewing System | S40 | G30 120V / 220V | G40 | G70 |
| Price | $499.99 | $999.00 | $1,499.00 | $2,199.00 |
| Capacity (max preboil volume) | 12 gal (46L) | 8 gal (30L) | 12 gal (46L) | 18 gal (70L) |
| Batch Volume (max) | 11 gal (40L) | 6 gal (23L) | 11 gal (40L) | 16 gal (60L) |
| Maximum Grain Weight (dry) | 22 lb. | 20 lb. | 29 lb. | 37 lb. |
| Power | 2300W, 240v | 2000W, 240V / 1600W, 120V | 3300W, 240V | 3300W, 240V |
| Boil Loss | 0.8 gal/hr | 0.8 gal/hr | 1 gal/hr | 1 gal/hr |
| Chiller | Immersion | Counterflow | Counterflow | Counterflow |
| Connectivity | None | Bluetooth | Wireless Internet | Wireless Internet |
| Pump Filter | None | Single Filter | Large Dual-Stage | Large Dual-Stage |
| Pump Heat Rating | 221°F (105°C) | 176°F (80°C) | 221°F (105°C) | 221°F (105°C) |
| Pump Max Head/ Capacity | 2.4 m / 16 LPM | 1.5 m / 10 LPM | 2.4 m / 16 LPM | 3.1 m / 27 LPM |
| Steel Grade | 304 | 304 | 304 | 304 |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years |
| Programmable Step Mashing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Delayed Heating | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Sight Glass | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Winchable Grain Basket | ✓ | ✓ |
