“Granted, I’ve only had it a couple of says but it’s more size efficient than I expected, quieter than I expected, and consistent in the grind! I’m a happy French presser!”
“This is a life saver! I used to use a hand crank grinder to get consistent grounds, my new grinder is fast, quiet and saves me so much time in the morning while giving me the consistent grind I need for my Java Presse!”
“Put beans in, turn on, wait, turn off. pour coffee into French press. Setting 28 seems just right for my Bodum press. Can't attest to anything finer.”
“I love this grinder! grind everything from espresso to french press with this grinder. Read this entire review to see the details.
I bought the predecessor to this grinder over 10 years ago. My grinder is IDENTICAL to The Encore with two exceptions: 1) the gear mechanism on my original grinder was inferior to this one's and, 2) my grinder has a manual timer instead of the on/off switch.
About three years ago when the gears on my predecessor grinder stripped, Baratza shocked me. I thought I would have to spring for a new grinder. I wasn't very thrilled with that prospect. But after a little googling, I discovered Baratza was replacing the entire gear assembly for only $15 to cover shipping. This was for a 7 or 8-year-old grinder that was out of warranty by 6 or 7 years. Amazing! I got the kit, read the instructions, watched the video and in about an hour had my grinder going again.
Shortly after that, I replaced the burrs 'cause I thought I should, although I'm not sure I needed to. I also moved some spacers (already on the grinder) that allow it to grind finer than the factory settings for better espresso grinds. I suspect you can do the same on the Encore, although I don't know for certain.
Short and sweet: I'm a certified coffee snob and I absolutely recommend this grinder - especially as an entry-level grinder. If you have a blade grinder the single most significant thing you can do to improve your cup - regardless of how you brew - is to buy this grinder!
PROS: [all in the review above]
CONS: Some, if not most, grinders in the range of $80 - $150 grind at a faster rate than the Encore. HOWEVER, in this size and price-range they almost certainly heat up your beans and reduce the quality of your cup.
That's it. Buy this grinder!”
“This grinder offers a fairly consistent grind and a wide spectrum of settings. I only use it for an auto-drip Bunn and it serves my needs quite well. I owned the Capresso Infinity before this grinder and was very unhappy with it it. My only complaints with the Encore include the propensity for making a little bit of a mess (but that occurs when brewing with pre-ground or whole bean coffee anyway) and the slight difficulty when cleaning. Despite these minor flaws, I strongly recommend this product to any individual looking for a quality grinder.”
“Works very well. I like the consistency of the grind and the nonstick grounds receptacle. Really cuts down on the mess. Would wish to get one next time with an auto stop feature.”
