Hario Skerton Pro | Crew Review

[@GregoryPoe]

She is so real. No arrogance. No snobbiness.

[@jakesinnaeve8677]

This lady telling a Hario Skerton to “hold still” is probably the sweetest thing I’ve ever seen.

[@mehmetedex]

when she said I couldn't find it

[@afkinpotato4099]

@@mehmetedex 4:53

[@honestchris7472]

I love these informative video`s, she explains all we need to know and gives an honest opinion that we know we can trust. Her assessments are the best there is available.

[@danspieth]

You can save time cranking by using a drill with a 7mm hex fitting and viola, great espresso grounds anywhere any time fast!

[@RecklessFables]

I do this too! My Makita Cordless is now a kitchen appliance. The LED on the front also makes it easy to watch the progress of the grind.

[@CobraAR]

What's the point of drill. Might as well just get electric coffee grinder 🙉🤷‍♂️

[@feronanthus9756]

@@CobraAR Flexibility and generally cheaper. Unlike an electric grinder which always needs electricity, you don't always have to use a drill so its still quite portable for camping. As far as cost goes, the Skerton Pro (right now) is $50 whereas a decent electric grinder is going to start at $100 (I assume you already own an electric drill. If you don't you really should).

[@Just___me_]

​@@CobraARtry to drill a hole with an electric coffee grinder.

[@hasbinbad]

Nice. A real expert with actual experience making an informative video. 10/10 for Gail. I am *so* tired of rando twits "let's playing" products they have no information or experience with.

[@MrBrokentowels]

She for some reason cracks me up. Seems like such a good soul.

[@johnwaller1678]

Purchased the Pro based on this review and not disappointed. This is my 3rd manual coffee grinder and definitely the best. The only thing I would like is to know how far I need to turn the adjustment for the various grinds, even the instruction leaflet doesn't really give any guidelines.

[@blinxs99]

how many clicks from zero is each grind that you showed?

[@JR-rr9ek]

Thank you for demonstrating this grinder! The benefits over earlier models are clear. Manually grinding coffee is a labour of love! So much effort for very little reward, as Gail says. You can spend ages finding the right 'courseness' for you device- because there are no settings -it's trial and error. However, we are saving electricity and getting the freshest coffee, as well as arm muscles-if we persist! I don't use mine often enough to justify its purchase :-(

[@TuncTurel]

Just got mine in the mail and my immediate response was "Am I missing a piece here? This thing is moving back and forth a lot." Sent it back. What a joke. Thank you for the detailed video.

[@tedolphbundler724]

I usually hate her video's. This one was actually useful-especially showing us close ups of the different grinds and what their effects would be on different systems.

[@ballisonfargo]

I have the pro and am very impressed with the consistency as well. Unfortunately, on the fine end, the steps seem to be too far apart to dial in a non-pressured portafilter. One click made the difference between clogging the basket and a shot delivered way too fast. Funny thing is, the fast shot actually tasted pretty good. I was testing using my old reliable Gaggia Classic with Lavazza Super Crema beans. Maybe one of these days I will dust off my pressurized double basket and see how that does with this grinder.

[@helpfulnatural]

This reminds me of my very first coffee grinder. I loved smelling the fresh ground coffee while grinding it. :) But when Tendonitis in my shoulders became too much to bear, (and, I started making espresso), I had to move up to an electric model. My hand grinder is now on display on my coffee gadget shelf in the kitchen. Mine is old enough that it didn't come with a lid to keep the beans from spilling out while turning the crank!

[@em0verload]

I've always loved your videos over the years, thanks for reviewing these! I've had the original for about 5 years and it's great but it was a pain to get the grind setting just right. I'm tempted to get the plus or the pro now. Funny thing about the original is occasionally a bean will pop out through the center. It used to bother me but now it's just kinda funny - it's as if the grinder has a personality that says "surprise!" lol I might actually miss that if I go to the pro

[@djamison9r]

I've had the original one since early 2015 that I use for French press coffee every morning. I don't drink anything but French press coffee at home so once I got the grind set, I haven't changed it. This grinder is great. However, if I needed a finer grind, I would buy a different grinder - way to much work for fine grind.

[@markusfederico8732]

Excellent Video, great explanation, I should have seen it a year before. I have the first model, and it never worked well. The weakness of the burr became worse after some weeks, so after 2-3 months it was worthless. Exactly what you said. Inconsistent, blockings, slow, all flumsy. I‘d never buy Hario again, they hat 2 versions with problems and I‘m not their lab rat.

[@1DJSkittles]

More Gail

[@JoelHudson]

1DJSkittles she Is our *Holy Gail* 😜👍

[@viktarsamuel586]

Definitely the best person in this field.

[@leonardoolivar]

Hi! I just got a used one from a neighbor. Any idea how can I clean it since isn't recommend it to get wet? Thanks in advance.

[@Just___me_]

I've had mine for about 10 years. I've never cleaned it.😂

[@dorianblue4229]

How many grams can you load in the upper tank to grind in one go? In the Pro, I mean... thanks

[@El.dude97]

Thanks for the info! I am prone to losing parts so I will probably opt for the pro. Can anyone answer how many grind settings or clicks it has and what your ideal settings are for drip and French press?

[@gtorres1719]

What's a good number for french press on this thing considering the coarser the less consistent. Also I've heard medium roast is better than dark roast for a French Press any thoughts 🤔

[@alphavirginis260]

Enjoy watching you lots Gail. Thanks.

[@coboarders]

Thank you! Could not find this anywhere else! Great video!

[@alikurtulan6621]

Hello, is it possible to grind coffee suitable for turkish coffee with these hario?

[@mandyvatougios2447]

Is the skirt on pro good for turkish coffee?

[@dlxmarks]

It felt silly spending about as much on the Hario Skerton Pro as I would on a decent electric burr model but I just felt drawn to a modern manual grinder.

[@Hav180]

What is the grind time for the skerton?

[@rdwok14]

I’m guessing that the grind settings are spaced too far apart to properly dial in espresso?

[@harijaja]

Hario line is a joke for espresso, if you want a manual grinder that's good for espresso, start looking for LIDO E and maybe (a big maybe) a knock. Anyways, It would depend on what your perception of a good espresso is.

[@Oilfieldscout]

If you are a coffee snob, nazi or fascist then no it will not. Because the only grinder worthy of espresso is the one these people have. And yours is euro- trash. But where most people live, yes. These grinders can make decent espresso. Even expresso. You just do not have the finer adjustments with these. When you get fine enough to choke your machine, back off one notch. I have found the second notch after the burr stops turning works well for espresso. The first notch is good for turkish. The 3rd notch is good for pour over and Aeropress and the fourth for machine. The 5th is french press and cold press. The 6th is cold press only.

[@Criscosta]

I wish I was able to find this Hario Skerton Pro in Brazil but I can not find it anywhere. I guess I´ll have to buy the Plus version for myself. Great video with great explanation, thanks and big hug from Brazil, the land of the best coffee beans on earth :)

[@yeshematos]

Amen!

[@poolahpot]

i miss gail. 😔 This channel just isn’t the same without her. 🥺 Please, at least have her on for occasional guest appearances. 🤗

[@djedgyb]

Thank you kindly! Gonna' replace my original Skerton with the Pro today.

[@GrumpyGrunt]

You rock, Gail! It's time for a new manual grinder and I *KNEW* you'd have breakdowns on the various Hario models. I think it'll be the Mini Plus for me this time (already watched that one, but I'll watch it again before I decide).

[@knifesharpeningnorway]

Hi. Im looking at at a manuell coffee grinder to only grind filter coffee for my moccamaster KB 741 what would you recomend for a medium price? Looking at a 1zpresso or a timemore for example anything better at samme price you would recomend that is more durable and lasts longer?

[@Oilfieldscout]

Put a cordless drill on it. Chingles faster on the fine grinds. A cheap Black & Decker drill turns this into a beast.

[@dianer9382]

So what is a good handle grinder, brand, that you don’t need a loan to get, nor do you wish it had a power drill attachment?

[@cyberspearmint]

So they basically just changed the design to be similar to the Hario Mini Mill it looks like... hopefully the lower burr holder doesn't have a ton of play in it like the Mini Mill does. It looks like it might be a lot better on the Pro.

[@shanecagney]

How long does a normal dose take to grind in the pro?

[@danspieth]

Does anyone have a diagram how all the parts go back together? I took apart to clean but realized I did not pay enough attention to where the parts go.

[@jachymhr]

improvise

[@mannymatias3098]

I just got a Skerton Pro: is there a way to remove the outer burr to clean it, or is this supposed to remain attached to the hopper when cleaning? I also noticed the lower washer is wider on one end than the other: is this wider side the one that faces downward towards the spring, or is it supposed to face upwards towards the handle?

[@stevenharris4067]

I just purchased the Skerton PRO. Would you please suggest a setting to yield a medium-coarse grind for use with my Chemex? Thanks!

[@dalek6779]

About 12 clicks.

[@DannyH77]

@@dalek6779 what about drip?

[@dalek6779]

@@DannyH77 I do 10 clicks.

[@Kianquenseda]

The ceramic burr gets dull too soon, I had two of them and now I am looking for an alternative

[@nathanielsmith148]

You're likely doing something wrong. Ceramic burrs last longer than steel. Do you wash with water, maybe? It should only be brushed and not washed. I've had a skerton mini for 5 years and only just got to the point that the burr is too worn down to function properly a couple months ago.

[@Adam-vx6to]

@@nathanielsmith148 They are just bad burrs. SImple as that. They make bad coffee. The Timemore C1 grinder is about the same price and 10x better. These are toys

[@samuelbeninca4573]

How many notches on hario skerton do you guys use for v60 ?

[@DannyH77]

3rd

[@cenkcenker2253]

i wonder how much time does it take to grind 1 portion coffee(14-16 gr)

[@garad123456]

around 25-45 seconds

[@cenkcenker2253]

@@garad123456 thank you bro

[@haselu2002]

Thank you very much for this video , it give me advise to choose a appropriate grinder.

[@sheathed011790]

should these grinders be cleaned after every use?

[@tanyazolotukhina125]

Can I buy a stopper for a coffee grinder somewhere?

[@Johndoe-gn6mm]

Can I hook my drill up to that thing?

[@Johndoe-gn6mm]

Hay that's an idea

[@AndrewKarmy]

the Pro has the same adjustment mechanism as the cheaper smaller all plastic hario grinder that I have. I find that the quality isn't as good as the traditional skeleton burs. My upper bur drops out of it's plastic housing, this has been an ongoing problem since month 3 or so of use.

[@pilaralamo2276]

Thanks for great info and explanation of upgrades.

[@Kiddomike]

6:50 Scarlet Fire song destroyer of audio speakers.

[@logansales7000]

I'd say just get yourself a Kinu for espresso, and for anything else, get a commandante. You pay for what you get! Each will last a long time. Worth it in the long run not to cheap out on a hario skerton or slim etc

[@zxobag]

Can I fit a mason jar to the Skerton Pro just like on the legacy Skerton?

[@RecklessFables]

It is smaller than a mason jar but fits my 16oz peanut butter jars.

[@TopGunDogTraining]

I like these grinders a lot.

[@DEEJAAY41]

I wonder how they compare to a bluehorse modified basic version.

[@jasoncalvert1109]

Thats the setup im running, first model with the bluehorse stabilising ring, solid, no wobble

[@JN14120711]

The Handground Grinder is definitely way more user friendly and makes super consistent grounds!

[@nathanielsmith148]

It's also close to twice the price. For the cost of the handground, you can just get a refurbished baratza encore.

[@PatrickJaszewski]

This was super helpful in deciding!

[@CandyRayne]

Love these. Great for travel too. I love miiiine

[@italopetrucci8814]

I love the way you speak

[@mansoural7050]

Thank you, I was waiting for this video

[@dsm828]

They couldve made the burr bigger huh? would be way faster to grind. And the grinder has loads of space for that plus.

[@markusfederico8732]

Daniel Miyahara that hits the hammer on the nail! They had problems with the burr size and they changed everything around it, but didn‘t fix the main problem.

[@DiosHades]

Amazing video, new sub!

[@picneec13]

Love this video!

[@matthiasannaberger2469]

I just love it here

[@samlsd9711]

If I have to move this much exercising in the morning I don't need to drink coffee 😆😂

[@baruchmbd]

Thanks for the review. My electric Capresso 560 just quit and I was looking for an economical burr grinder. After scouring the web, I bought a JavaPresse manual burr grinder...Unfortunately, the JavaPresse really disappointed me with its terribly inconsistent grind. So, the search continues...

[@neighborhoodman323]

Michael Davis we are in the same boat. The reviews deceived me

[@DannyH77]

did you find a good grinder?

[@Sorie420Israel]

what a cool lady!

[@cristinbutts4771]

I'm loving Gale!!!!

[@carmeloortiz9159]

What is the website???

[@BH-lt5vo]

www.amazon.com/Hario-Ceramic-Skerton-Storage-Capacity/dp/B01MXJI90S/ref=as_at?creativeASIN=B001802PIQ&linkCode=w61&imprToken=2W7dp01XUB1aURO5QoCocQ&slotNum=21&tag=brownbeanzz-20&th=1

[@fotojay]

www.seattlecoffeegear.com/hario-skerton-pro-hand-grinder

[@kooka111]

Gail the Great, well explained 👍

[@VentoRacing1]

Love ours. We use it on the boat where we don't have 110 power. You have to grind your own espresso.

[@VT-mw2zb]

You should try a Handground hand grinder; which I found to be the best compromise between cost, performance, and ease of use. I had the Hario Mini and the Skerton. I wanted to move up a bit but the LIDO and the ROK are just too expensive.

[@edbee8508]

The Handground was good for me while it lasted, but the lid broke. I got another lid sent to me, and it broke as well. The issue was that the spacers which hold the crank gears to the shaft gears are made of a very brittle material. The spacer cracked so the crank and shaft are not held in contact anymore. I opened up the lid and found that there was no way to pull the crank off and replace the spacers (it would have been a very cheap fix if I could get at the spacers and replace them with something a little more robust. Consequently, I have asked for a refund and am getting a porlex tall in its place.

[@VT-mw2zb]

Hmm, interesting. If mine breaks, I'll probably go with the new Skerton or clench my teeth and buy a cheap electrical grinder. No point to shell out more for a manual one.

[@bohdaaanek]

zassenhaus grinders are the best for the price!

[@VT-mw2zb]

Jan Malec: I took a look at some reviews of Zassenhaus grinders (and they have quite a lot more models than most brands). They seems to be very well built with high precision and stainless steel burrs! I've been looking for one forever. Probably will get one of those once my current Handground breaks. My Mini Mill burr lasted 3 years, replaced only because the burr was worn out.

[@bohdaaanek]

Xuan Vinh To I have Quito model and it still amazes me...

[@VICTORHUGO1860]

Good mill ! Délicieux café ! Et en Français : Grand-mère sait faire du bon café ! "

[@maiquitodePR]

I just bought the hario skerton pro from your website how can i get a medium coarse for my coffee maker

[@juha2031]

Which gring level of those four is for the normal paper filter coffee?

[@robinhoodwasasocialist.1401]

I was very disappointed with the skerton pro. It makes boulders and powder in the same grind

[@rmelgar9]

Funniest lady ever 👵🏻!

[@psychxx7146]

The price also...

[@christianjeffress5312]

I picked up the JavaPresse Manual Coffee Grinder

[@frenchiegirlintheusa]

Gaillllllllll😻

Cool video

[@Ocinneade345]

@realchrisbaca would like to do a collaboration with you.

[@kaitseb8053]

Anyone use the pro for espresso on the delonghi machines? lemme know how its going for you!!

[@simon199418]

burr goes in burr goes out YOU CAN'T EXPLAIN THAT!

[@jd-py5nm]

too much work but maybe a good backup for when the power goes out or while out camping

[@JeremiasKai]

so, the pro is the better than the plus??????????????

[@burdmate]

So the cool lesbians do exist. I like this one! Fantastically informative video as well

[@kurtv6736]

Yikes too much work

[@ananon5771]

Coffee collaboration the best coke coffee Get a moka pot or espresso machine. Use an Italian roast or just any dark roast. I reccomend useing a filter for the double shot espresso. Put over ice And while the crema is still there but the esspesso is cool put in some ice cold coke stir Use a pretty large glass and enjoy.

[@JJaani]

so they make two useless models to sell the third?

[@dharkann]

Useless? Do you know anything about grinders?

[@JJaani]

This is not about THE GRINDERS but the three grinders we see in this video... what is the purpose of the 2 grinders vs the pro model? Why would anyone buy all three or not buy the pro vs the other 2?

[@nicolasgrossen7848]

They first made the left one, only after a while came the PLUS and even later the PRO, so it was a sequential process

[@226557547]

I think they don't sell the first two models anymore

[@chookchack]

All of them are functional. Others are basic and others are improved version.

[@V-learn]

This is the first video of her which I like more than the others because she is serious here, but when she tries to do some weird stuff like laughing loud or some cheap kidding with someone else, it is so annoying and makes me distracted.

[@adamnoman4658]

Seattle Coffee Gear : If you had really wanted to be helpful, you would have weighed the ground product.