The Grainfather, is your all in one brewing system, to make beer from grain. The sleek look, user friendly, intuitive design, and innovative features, make this your perfect brewing companion for both experienced and beginner all grain brewers. It is made from high quality 304 grade stainless steel with a 30 L capacity, designed to make up to 23 L of beer from one brew. |
Features |
Electric |
The Grainfather is electrically powered and designed to be used indoors. No need for burners, or hot plates, just plug in and go! It is fitted with a controlled heating element so that the correct power can be used depending on what stage of the brewing process you are at. A gentler heat is used at certain stages for accurate temperature control and and to minimise the risk of scorching and after the mash it can also ramp up the heat quickly for when more vigorous heating is required. Heating from mash to boil takes as little as 20 minutes |
Control Box for Heat & Power Control |
Use the Connect Control Box in conjunction with the Connect App and Grainfather Brewing Community for the ultimate brewing experience. Create your recipes on the Grainfather Brewing Community and then sync these recipes with the Connect app. The control box has Bluetooth connection to your mobile device so it can be controlled remotely. This allows you to multitask or simply relax while brewing and then be alerted when to return to your next step. |
PID algorithm works in conjunction with a triac for more stable heating and so you can control power output Programmable step mashing Delayed heating - fill your Grainfather with water the night before and wake up to your water at strike temperature ready for brewing straight away Change between celsius and fahrenheit easily Waterproof graphic display Use in manual mode or with app |
Grainfather Connect App for Automation |
Grainfather Grain Kit recipes provided in the app Ability to import recipes (Beer XML files) - NOTE: iOS9 and higher Set your own boil temperature (for different altitudes) Change between celsius and fahreheit easily Grainfather calculators provided in app Create recipes on the Grainfather Brewing Community and then sync these with the Connect App to brew |
NOTE: Required Specifications for the App are: |
Android |
Hardware: Android 4.3 (API Level 18) or higher Software: Must have Bluetooth Low Energy (LE)/Bluetooth Smart-Pump |
iPhone/iPad |
Hardware: iPhone 4S or higher Software: iOS8 or higher Must have Bluetooth 4.0 or higher |
A 6 Watt, 1,800 RPM magnetic powered pump has been fitted to recirculate the wort through the grain bed for maximum brewing efficiencies. This is also used during the cooling stage to pump hot wort through the wort chiller. The pump also makes the cleaning process quick and easy by pumping the cleaning detergent through all the pipe work. The magnetic drive pump has been selected after rigorous testing of multiple pump styles to ensure it meets the tough demands required of continuous brewing. The pump is concealed by a stainless pump cover, which is easy to pop open, giving you direct access. A pump filter is fitted inside the Grainfather to prevent hops and stray grain from entering the pump or pipework, keeping the wort clear while also preventing any blockages |
Grain Basket |
A stainless steel expandable grain basket allows you to brew with anything from 4.5 – 9 kg of grain. The fitted perforated plates and telescopic pipework allow you to easily adjust the size of the grain basket to suit the size of grain bill. Fit the Micro Pipework (sold separately) for grain bills below 4.5 kg. When ready for sparging, a basket lifting handle is then inserted into the grain basket to lift it up, out of the wort. A 45 degree turn then allows the grain basket’s feet to rest on the specially designed support ring to allow the grain basket to drain while you can batch sparge over the top. A Sparge Water Heater can be purchased additionally to heat your water to the specific temperature required. |
Counter Flow Wort Chiller |
A counter flow wort chiller has two connection points. One side is connected to the Grainfather, while the other is connected to the cold tap water. The hot wort is then pumped through copper inner coil while the cold water is pumped through the outer in the opposite direction, providing instant cooling and heat exchange. The cooled wort can then be pumped directly into your clean, sterile fermenter. This reduces the chance of contamination as nothing is inserted in the wort, and it is only passing through the wort chiller one single time, going straight to the sterile fermenter where the yeast is added. 23 L of wort can be cooled in as little as 20 minutes. The cooled wort temperature will be cooled to approximately 5 degrees above whatever your tap water temperature is. |
We endeavor to dispatch orders same day or next business day, however should your item be out of stock or there is a complication with your order there may be delays. We will notify you via message if we determine your order can not be shipped out within 3 business days.
The order will be shipped via Australia post or alternative couriers based on the weight, size of your order and your postcode.
Most shipped packages will be delivered within 1-10 business days from the date they are shipped if you are in Australia.
Expected Standard Delivery Dates:
Australian major cities & surrounding areas: 1-7 business days Australian remote areas: 5-14 business days
It will be sent via fastest possible way via Australia post or selected couriers. Some orders may even be delivered next business day.
The international shipping cost and delivery time may vary depending on the order’s size weight the destination country.
Estimated delivery dates: include our handling time, destination postcode and time of acceptance and also depend on postage service selected and receipt of cleared payment. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods.
Returns
If the item does not work properly due to the manufacture defect or the item doesn't match the description, you should contact us via Email within 30 days of your receiving the item. We will reply with our details of how to return your item. And the item must be returned within 14 days following this notification.
Warranty doesn't cover misuse, after use damage, crashes, and improper installation. We do not cover the cost of freight of return if there is no fault with the product.
It may take us up to 5 business days to process the returned item after it has been received.
If there is a faulty with the product or description, there will be no further handling fee charged for the buyer. The total paid amount will be refunded to the buyer or a replacement/exchange will be sent to the buyer and we will make sure the buyer bear no money loss.
If the buyer purchase the item wrongly or change his/her mind after he/she receive the item or there is no faulty found when we receive the return. The postage and handling fee will apply. All other amount will be refunded or equivalent exchange/store credit will be issued.
Postage and Handling Fee: A reasonable amount will be work out to cover the cost of shipping the order to you and the handling fee. If the item has sustained damage in transit, or does not return as noted above, a revised refund amount may be required.
When returning the items, please make sure to include your Order Number and a note with the reason of return.
Please note, you must contact us before you make the return/exchange, and returned item by COD will be rejected. If an exchange is not available, credit will be granted or product of similar or equal value will replace the original items under your agreement.