Rhone1998 Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 My burr grinder just kicked the bucket, and I thought I'd turn to the collective wisdom of this forum for replacement recommendations. A cursory search online reveals models ranging from $30 to $300+ and I don't really know how to evaluate the differences between them. What are folks using that they're happy with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22209 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I've used a previous generation of this one almost daily for 8 years now, and it is a champ: http://www.sweetmarias.com/store/encore-burr-mill-4649.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Having purchased a couple of different inexpensive burr grinders that were flimsy and loud, and kicked the bucket after fairly short-term service, I invested in a Rancilio Rocky. It purrs instead of sounding like silverware in the garbage disposal. And it has withstood daily use without a hiccup for about eight years. click 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTPeter Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 For my daily grind (mostly Chemex) I love and also recommend the Baratza Encore burr grinder. You can buy it from Stumptown as well ... http://buy.stumptowncoffee.com/baratza-encore-burr-grinder.html Very reasonably priced and does a great job for anything in the drip, press, pour over family. For espresso I also have a Rancilio Rocky, which I like but is prone to jamming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnb Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 It depends a lot on what type of coffee/what type of grind you require. To make espresso, you need a very fine and very uniform grind, and you only get that with an expensive model -- lots of folks like the Rocky mentioned by Zora. OTOH if you are a french press person, or even a drip person (coffee, not personality) you only need a coarse grind and uniformity is less of an issue. For that you can go cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhone1998 Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 I don't make espresso, and can't really justify investing the $$$ in the Rancilio Rocky. But two recommendations for the Baratza are good enough for me. Thanks for the responses, everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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