Grainfather vs Unibrau V3

[Kyle]

I'm looking to possibly downsize from my 3 keggle setup and go for an all in one system. I've heard a lot about the grainfather, but haven't heard too much about the Unibrau V3 system. The new Unibrau system looks great, but I would like to hear more about it now that it has been out for a while.

Also I know the main knock on the Unibrau system is the price point and people recommending a DIY EBIAB instead. But I just want to see everyone's opinion on the functionality of these systems. Thanks!

 

[_BullDog_]

I’ve had it for about 7 months and am really liking it. Today’s brew day took about 4.5 hours +/-.

 

[_BullDog_]

I run with 2 elements, ended up getting an extra 500w element due to a mix up so can’t speak to using just 1 element.

 

[NewJersey]

I was previously ALL IN on the unibrau V3... until i started reading on here. I agonized over the decision and ended up going 240 volt. This opened up my options widely and i looked at the ss brewtech setup. It only comes 240 volt and while you can get a unibrau in 240 volt it no longer makes sense money-wise. (there are better options for less money)
good luck with whatever you decide

 

[MotivationDedication]

Reviving this thread, what did you decide? Are you happy with it? Thoughts?

Currently running down the options between the two myself.

 

[Kyle]

Reviving this thread, what did you decide? Are you happy with it? Thoughts?

Currently running down the options between the two myself.

I actually found an incredible deal on a Grainfather I couldn't pass up so that led me to get the grainfather and also allowed me to keep my other system. The grainfather is really nice but I would still like to get my hands on the Unibrau V3 and try it out.

I do enjoy the ease of the grainfather, but I am glad I still was able to keep my 3V EHERMS. Probably doesn't really help in making your decision, but if you do go the Unibrau route post a follow up. Still intrigued about the system.

 

[MotivationDedication]

Ah, no worries. I pulled the trigger on a Grainfather package a few hours ago. The 3V eHERMS is my end goal althought I too would still like to check out a Unibrau in person. Just can't justify the cost regardless of how robust it seems. My final total for the Unibrau would have been ~$1300 and they still wanted to charge me $50 to ship. At that point it was a matter of principle that I went with the Grainfather, hoping I made a good choice.

Thanks for the response, cheers!