One of the most popular names in the coffee and espresso grinder industry is Mahlkonig. Look around virtually anywhere for information on grinders, and you’ll see people recommending Mahlkonig grinders frequently.
This well-regarded reputation is also well-deserved. But because Mahlkonig sets such a high bar, you might be curious about whether their recent E65S GBW meets their standards.
In this Mahlkonig E65S GBW review, we’ll dive into the features this grinder offers and fill you in on everything you need to know about it.
Here’s what we’ll tell you:
- The most important features of the Mahlkonig E65S GBW and how they affect you
- Which grinder models compare to the E65S GBW
- Background information on Mahlkonig
- Pricing considerations
Let’s get started…
Quick Summary
Mahlkonig E65S GBW
Like many other Mahlkonigs, the E65S GBW is a powerful grinder that was clearly designed for commercial use. Its cooling system will allow it to chug away all day without breaking a sweat, while its long-lasting steel burrs produce uniform grounds for you. The E65S GBW is also user-friendly, because it allows you to program up to six different recipes into the menu for easy access.
Key Features and What They Mean
Flat Burrs
The burrs are what allow a grinder to pulverize coffee beans. Generally, they come in two shapes: flat and conical.
Inside the E65S GBW, you’ll find a pair of tough 65mm flat burrs made from specialized steel. The benefit to flat burrs like these is that they produce a uniform grind, ensuring each drink meets an unwavering standard of quality.
Experienced coffee drinkers might notice a different in flavor, too. Flat burrs produce chocolatey tones in coffees, whereas conical ones tend to result in a fruitier flavor.
Adjustable Spout
Not everyone uses the same size portafilter. If grinders only had spouts that were in a fixed position, many of them wouldn’t be usable by large numbers of baristas.
The Mahlkonig E65S GBW has the flexibility to work in a range of coffee shops, though. With its adjustability, you can position the spout to fit with large and small portafilters.
This means you can always ensure that, no matter which size portafilter you’re using, your grinder can evenly distribute the grounds inside it.
Fan Cooling System
If you’re searching for grinders to use in a business, think about how often you’re going to need to use a grinder. The more often you need to use it, the greater the risk of it overheating, which could damage the machine and burn your coffee beans.
Because you don’t want that to happen, you’ll want your grinder to have a feature like the E65S GBW’s fan cooling system. The fan system inside this Mahlkonig helps keep its temperatures nice and cool, preserving its longevity and ensuring your drinks are free from that intrusive singed flavor of burnt beans.
Digital Display
The Mahlkonig E65S GBW comes equipped with an easy-to-read digital display. It features a menu with icons on it that are straightforward, making it simple to navigate.
This means training new employees is an even smoother process. Your baristas won’t need to struggle to remember what an obscure button or symbol means, because the Malhkonig makes it clear.
Programmable Recipes
Do you frequently have to train new employees in your establishment? If your rate of turnover is high, you don’t want to have machines that take weeks for new hires to get the hang of.
Fortunately, the Mahlkonig E65S GBW will never be one of those difficult appliances because it has the option of programmable recipes. You can input the requirements for your most popular drinks, such as single and double shots, into the E65S GBW.
Then, every time a customer orders one of these programmed drinks, your baristas can just choose the recipe from the display and let the Mahlkonig take it from there. Aside for making the Mahlkonig user-friendly, using programmed recipes also helps promote consistency in your drinks, because it’s one less area where human error can come into play.
Compact Design
Are the countertops in your business bursting with other appliances? You’ll be pleased to know, then, that the Mahlkonig E65S GBW was created to slide in between other machines on packed surfaces.
Measuring at 19.5cm wide, 58.3 cm tall, and 28.3 cm deep, this grinder is a cinch to fit in anywhere. You won’t need to fight to find space for it.
Universal Portafilter Holder
During your busiest hours, your baristas need to be able to prepare drinks and food quickly. This usually means having to multi-task.
Unfortunately, with some grinders, this isn’t always possible, because users have to hold the portafilter up to catch grounds. This isn’t the case with the Mahlkonig E65S GBW.
Because it has a universal portafilter holder, baristas can grind fresh, tasty espresso for each drink hands-free. While the grinder works, they can froth milk or chat up your customers to build rapport.
Stepless Grind Adjustment
A grinder wouldn’t be useful if it only allowed you to grind to a single fineness. Different coffee blends require different textures in order to bring out the fullest potential in their flavor.
Stepless grind adjustment systems, like the E65S GBW’s, allow you the ultimate control to experiment with fineness. Rather than having to choose from a specific number of notched settings, your baristas will be able to turn the wheel to just about any fineness.
This really expands the horizon of opportunities. The flexibility of the grind adjustment wheel means you can grind a variety of blends to the perfect texture.
Comparable Alternatives
Mahlkonig Peak
It’s not surprising that another Mahlkonig like the Peak would be comparable to the E65S GBW. This is probably one of the most well-loved Mahlkonig models out there, and it’s easy to see why.
The Peak has a powerful double ventilation system. Like the E65S GBW’s fan cooling system, the Peak’s ventilation system keeps it from overheating even during periods of extended use.
Inside the grinder, you’ll also find cast steel flat burrs. The material is long-lived, so you can expect the burrs to keep going for a long time without replacement.
One difference between the Peak and the E65S GBW, though, is the size of the burrs. The Peak’s burrs are 80mm and their larger size allows them to grind quickly.
Here are some other highlights of the Mahlkonig Peak:
- Spout illumination that allows employees to use the grinder in low-light settings.
- Adjustable spout tube which can accommodate portafilters of different sizes.
- Lower RPMs to prevent the grinder from burning your beans.
- A large 3.3-pound capacity hopper.
The Mahlkonig E80 Supreme is yet another promising recent entry in the world of Mahlkonig. It has a lot in common with the E65S GBW, such as:
- Large and flat grinding burrs.
- An adjustable spout.
- Stepless grind adjustment system.
One key difference between the grinders, however, is the E80 Supreme's use of Mahlkonig's new Disc Distance Detection technology. Any knowledgeable barista will tell you that the fineness of your grind is important - and that fineness is dictated by the distance between the grinder's burrs.
The E80 Supreme's Disc Distance Detection makes it possible for it to determine the distance between the burrs with an unprecedented precision. This means you can make truly fine adjustments to the texture of your grind whenever necessary.
Some other E80 Supreme highlights are the following:
- Quiet grinding.
- Spout illumination.
- High-resolution display.
Mahlkonig may be one of the most popular espresso grinder manufacturers in the world, but they're far from the only one. We'd like to introduce you to the Mazzer Robur S Electronic as a viable alternative to the E65S GBW.
Here are some qualities it shares with the GBW:
- Large grinding burrs.
- Stepless grind adjustment system.
- Electronic display.
Like with the E80 Supreme, there are a few key differences here. The first is that the Robur S Electronic uses conical burrs as opposed to flat ones.
This could be beneficial for you. Many baristas feel that conical burrs are quieter than flat ones, and that they tend to stay cooler during grinding.
If that doesn't tempt you, consider these other Robur S Electronic features:
- Grind flow control technology that stops clumps from forming in your grinds.
- Easy cleaning.
- Built-in cooling system.
- Programmable dosing.
About the Brand
Want to know more about the famous brand behind each Mahlkonig grinder? We’ll fill you in a little on the story of this company.
Mahlkonig has been a top manufacturer in the coffee and espresso grinder industry for almost one hundred years. The company’s goal is to continue to innovate and influence grinder trends, producing grinders that baristas around the world will treasure.
You can read a little more about Mahlkonig’s history here. If you’d like to see more examples of Mahlkonig grinders, you can take a look at our complete Mahlkonig collection.
Ideal Grinder Applications
The Mahlkonig E65S GBW would be suitable in a range of commercial environments due to its tough cooling system and large capacity hopper that are designed for rigorous use. It would be particularly great for medium to large coffee shops, offices, cafes, and hotels.
However, it could also be an excellent high-end grinder in the home of an espresso enthusiast. If you’re a home espresso lover looking to step up your espresso game, this is a wonderful option to consider.
What Customers Say
At this point in time, we do not have any feedback from customers on the Mahlkonig E65S GBW.
What we can tell you is that Mahlkonig grinders make up a large portion of our bestselling grinders. Our customers are generally very happy with Mahlkonig, and we’re confident that they’ll love the E65S GBW, too.
Price
Majesty Coffee’s goal is to provide our customers with the best coffee and espresso equipment for the lowest costs online. That being said, we’re offering our Mahlkonig E65S GBW for $2,950.
You can find the Mahlkonig Peak in our store for $2,375 and the Mahlkonig E80 Supreme for $3,350.
If you're drawn to something outside of Mahlkonig, take a look at the Mazzer Robur S Electronic, which is available in the Majesty Coffee store for $3,295.
Have any questions or concerns? Give us a call at 888-978-5224 or contact us through the live chat in the bottom right corner of our store for further assistance.
