{"product_id":"baratza-forte-bg","title":"Baratza Forté BG","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial-class steel burrs tuned for brew clarity. 260 grind settings, integrated scale, metal chassis, 50-hour motor rating.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBG stands for Brew Grinder. Where the AP is tuned for all-purpose work with a lean toward espresso body, the BG is tuned for the filter side. The burrs are 54mm flat steel instead of ceramic. The particle distribution is tighter. The cup clarity is where this grinder earns its place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaratza built the Forté line to be the home-accessible version of the grinders that live in specialty cafes. The metal chassis is shared with the AP. The touchscreen, presets, and integrated scale are identical. What changes is the burr geometry, the burr material, and the resulting flavor profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel burrs produce a narrower particle distribution than ceramic, with fewer fines. For pour-over, drip, Chemex, and Kalita, fewer fines means less bitterness and clearer top-notes. For espresso, steel burrs on this platform lean bright rather than syrupy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eSteel burrs, tighter particle distribution. The filter side of the Forté line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grind range is 230 to 1150 microns. Grind speed is 1.2 to 2.4 grams per second, tuned slower than the AP to protect particle uniformity at the higher motor RPM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe integrated scale is accurate to plus-or-minus 0.2 grams. Three programmable presets save dose profiles by weight or by time. The touchscreen interface is the same clean menu system as the AP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have narrowed your brewing to filter and cold brew and want the commercial build quality, the BG is the right Forté variant. If you pull espresso daily, the AP's ceramic burrs give the shot its traditional body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the BG does differently from the AP.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e54mm flat steel burrs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Steel instead of ceramic. Narrower particle distribution, fewer fines, brighter cup clarity. Tuned specifically for filter brewing. Swappable if you want to change character later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTouchscreen interface\u003c\/strong\u003e — Same LCD touchscreen as the Forté AP. Clean menus for grind settings, timer, weight targets, and the three programmable presets. Legible in any kitchen lighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated scale, 0.2-gram accuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e — Built into the base. Measures grounds in real time and stops the motor within 0.2 grams of your target weight. Three presets hold weight-based dose profiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e260 grind settings\u003c\/strong\u003e — Ten macro steps (1 to 10) with twenty-six micro steps each (A to Z). More adjustment than filter brewing strictly needs, which leaves room to explore and dial in specific coffees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1950 RPM motor, 240W\u003c\/strong\u003e — The Forté platform motor. Seventy percent more power than the Vario class. Grinds at 1.2 to 2.4 grams per second. Tuned for steel burr performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpandable bean hopper\u003c\/strong\u003e — Standard 10-ounce (roughly 300g) hopper seats on the top. Optional extension raises capacity to 19 ounces. For subscribers who brew through whole bags, the expansion cuts refill frequency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal chassis and grinding chamber\u003c\/strong\u003e — Thirteen pounds of metal. Vibration-damped, counter-planted, commercial-build philosophy. This is a grinder that lives in one place and grinds for years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e58mm portafilter holder\u003c\/strong\u003e — Shared with the AP. Commercial-standard 58mm portafilter fits directly. Pour-over cones and other brewing devices accept via the same arm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalibration tool included\u003c\/strong\u003e — Factory calibration is preserved by the included tool. If the burrs shift over time, recalibration is a user task, not a service visit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50-hour motor warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e — Commercial-grade coverage. One year or fifty cumulative motor hours, whichever comes first. For a home user at a few minutes of grinding per day, fifty hours is years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works: How the BG works.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick a profile on the touchscreen. The BG is tuned for filter brewing, so your common profiles might be V60, Chemex, drip, French press. Each profile stores a grind setting and a target weight or time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace your brewer, server, or grounds bin on the scale platform under the spout. The scale tares automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePress the profile. The 1950 RPM motor spins the steel burrs, grounds fall into your vessel, and the scale reads them in real time. The grinder cuts off within 0.2 grams of your target. For a 22-gram Chemex dose, you land between 21.8 and 22.2 every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for: Who the BG is for.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dedicated filter brewer who wants commercial-grade build and steel burr clarity. The pour-over devotee who wants the same grinder a specialty cafe uses for their drip bar. The subscriber who has shifted away from espresso and wants the best possible filter grinder under the Mahlkönig tier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf espresso is part of your daily ritual, the Forté AP with ceramic burrs gives you richer body on the shot. If cost is a bigger concern than the specific burr material, the Vario W+ with steel burrs delivers similar character at a lower price, with less commercial-grade build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEvery spec Baratza publishes.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBurrs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e54mm flat steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMotor speed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1950 RPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrind settings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e260 total (10 macro x 26 micro)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrind range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e230 to 1150 microns\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrind speed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.2 to 2.4 grams per second\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eIntegrated scale\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.2-gram accuracy, 3 programmable presets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLCD touchscreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBean hopper capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 g (10 oz), expandable to 540 g (19 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrounds bin capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e170 g (6 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePortafilter holder\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal, 58mm commercial standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll-metal chassis and grinding chamber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.9 kg (13 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDimensions (W x D x H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.1 x 7 x 14.1 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120V, 240W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 year or 50 motor hours, whichever comes first\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat ships with your Forté BG.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe commercial grinder kit, calibrated for filter brewing out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaratza Forté BG grinder \u003cem\u003e(Metal chassis)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBean hopper with bean shutoff valve \u003cem\u003e(300 g capacity)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal portafilter holder \u003cem\u003e(58mm commercial standard)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrounds bin \u003cem\u003e(170 g capacity)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalibration tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZinc burr removal tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperations manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty: Commercial-grade coverage.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaratza covers the Forté BG for 1 year or 50 hours of cumulative motor runtime, whichever comes first. The 50-hour rating reflects the platform's commercial duty cycle, which at home translates to years of daily grinding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eProduct information sourced from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.baratza.com\/en-us\/product\/fortetm-bg-zcg1080\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003ewww.baratza.com\u003c\/a\u003e. Origin \u0026amp; Story does not embellish manufacturer claims.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baratza","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47863379460321,"sku":null,"price":899.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5035\/3633\/files\/1086-ForteBG-Bin-02-QuarterLeft-OnWhite.jpg?v=1768634608","url":"https:\/\/originandstory.coffee\/products\/baratza-forte-bg","provider":"Origin \u0026 Story","version":"1.0","type":"link"}