The newest generation of the vibration-pump operated, plumbable Expobar Brewtus espresso machines will let you brew and steam in perfect autonomy. The Brewtus IV-P is equipped with two independently operated boilers—one dedicated to brewing and the other to steaming operations. A very unique feature on this machine is that it is set up to use either a water line or work with included reservoir. Expobar has upgraded the Brewtus IV-P to include a control switch that will let you deactivate t
Loving the machine so far. First shots made it apparent I needed to make internal adjustments to my grinder (good directions at Baratza.com). Once using a fine enough grind the machine works fantastically. Good steam pressure and is built like a tank.
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I have owned a super automatic for the last 10 years. Super automatics are okay, but you never achieve that deep rich flavored shot. The Brewtus IV has given me the ability to brew a shot at home that reminds me of why I started drinking espresso in the first place……Italy! I have found this...
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Help me decide between this and the regular IV - are there any benefits to the standard model besides the slightly lower price? I guess it is not quite as tall, but I have owned an Expobar Office Control and I don't trust those tiny feet. I ended up keeping it on a teflon cutting board so I could slide it to the front of our counter for refilling.
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A A David,
The only difference between the two machines is that the IV-P has the on board reservoir, the option to plumb it in, and has the taller feet that you mentioned. Otherwise, they are identical machines and both will give you the same shot given the same variables.
Jotte The hight of the IV-P keeps it from fitting under most cabinets. You will have more flexibility down the road with the IV-P in case you are able to plumb it. Btw...on day 2 and loving the machine.
I have gone through two lower-end semi-automatics being very disappointed in the steaming ability of those machines. I decided to look into a higher level machine when the last one died. This machine is about double what I intended to spend, but the research pointed me to it.
The Brewtus...
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Michael Rosso ♦ Grant while the super automatics are easier to use and less messy, a semi automatic gives you more control over extraction and the end product.
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