Anvil Foundry vs Unibräu
Both are electric all-in-one systems: mash in a basket, lift it, boil in the same kettle. The Anvil Foundry costs much less, has an insulated double-wall kettle and includes an immersion chiller, but its pump is extra and two of its three sizes are on pre-order. The Unibräu ships with its pump, is tri-clamp stainless throughout, puts 5,500 W into every 240V size, and is in stock with a two-year warranty.
At a glance
| Bräu SupplyUnibräu | AnvilAnvil Foundry | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| About 5 gal batches | Unibräu 10G, 120V $1,649 · 240V $2,149 | Foundry 10.5 gal US$489.99, pump extra US$109.99 |
| About 10 gal batches | Unibräu 20G, 240V $2,425 | Foundry 18 gal US$768.99, pump extra US$109.99 |
| 2.5–3 gal batches | No Unibräu this small | Foundry 6.5 gal US$383.99 |
| Availability | In stock; most orders leave Vancouver within a week | 6.5 and 10.5 gal on pre-order, shipping early 2027; 18 gal listed as unavailable (MoreBeer) |
| Heating | ||
| 120V | 1,650 W on a standard 15 A outlet; add a second 1,650 W element on another circuit for 3,300 W | 6.5 and 10.5 gal: 1,600 W, 13 A. About 0.5 gal/hr boil-off at 120V per Anvil’s manual |
| 240V | 5,500 W, ultra-low watt density, tri-clamp: 10G, 20G and 30G | 6.5 and 10.5 gal: 2,800 W · 18 gal (240V only): 4,000 W |
| What’s in the box | ||
| Pump | Magnetic-drive brew pump, included, 1.5" tri-clamp | Not included: recirculation pump kit sold separately |
| Wort chiller | Add-on: all-stainless counterflow, $330 with water kit | Stainless immersion chiller with hoses included |
| Controller | SV1 (120V): PID with auto-tune and alarms. SV2 (240V): 30 A wall-mount panel hand-built in Vancouver, with mash and boil modes and boil-over protection | Set temperature and 0–100% power, delayed start in 1-hour steps. No step-mash program or app |
| Build | ||
| Kettle | 304 stainless, single wall. 10G: 1.0 mm; 20G and 30G: 1.2 mm; flat sandwich bottom | Double-wall insulated stainless. Grade and wall thickness not published |
| Fittings | 1.5" tri-clamp throughout | Valve with a ½" barb; tri-clamp lid adapters sold separately |
| Grain basket | Straight-wall stainless with laser-cut side slots. Up to about 14 / 28 / 42 lb at full volume (10G / 20G / 30G) | Perforated basket that lifts and rests on a rim ring to drain. 10.5 gal: 16 lb max; 18 gal: 36 lb |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 years on the stainless, 1 year on electronics, lifetime parts support | 1-year limited, home use (2019 manual). MoreFlavor bought Anvil’s assets and did not take on earlier warranty obligations |
| Buying in Canada | Prices in Canadian dollars at brausupply.ca. Ships from Vancouver: no border, customs or brokerage | Through Canadian retailers; 10.5 gal with pump listed at CA$799.99, special order |
| Company | Bräu Supply, Vancouver, BC. First Unibräu sold in 2014 | Anvil, formerly a Blichmann Engineering brand. Foundry launched 2019; brand assets now owned by MoreFlavor (MoreBeer) |
Foundry prices, availability and specs as listed by MoreBeer, Northern Brewer, Hop Dawgs and Anvil’s manual on October 12, 2026, in US dollars unless marked. Bräu Supply prices show in your currency.
Price
The Foundry is the lowest-cost way into all-grain electric brewing, especially for small 2.5 to 5 gallon batches. Add its recirculation pump kit and it is still far below a Unibräu. What the Unibräu adds is the pump in the box, tri-clamp fittings throughout, a published wall thickness, a 5,500 W element at 240V, and a two-year warranty from the people who build it.
Power and the boil
At 120V the two are about even: 1,650 W against 1,600 W. Anvil’s own manual gives about half a gallon an hour of boil-off on 120V, and a full gallon an hour on 240V. The Unibräu can add a second 1,650 W element on another 15 A circuit for 3,300 W on household power.
At 240V, the Foundry 10.5 runs 2,800 W and the 18 gal 4,000 W. Every Unibräu runs 5,500 W, about twice the 10.5’s power for a 5 gallon batch.
The kettle
The Foundry’s double-wall kettle is insulated, which holds mash temperature with less power: a real advantage. The Unibräu is single-wall 304 stainless, 1.0 mm in the 10G and 1.2 mm in the 20G and 30G, on a flat sandwich bottom, with every port a 1.5" tri-clamp.
Availability and support
MoreBeer lists the Foundry 6.5 and 10.5 on pre-order for early 2027 and the 18 gal as unavailable. MoreFlavor, which owns MoreBeer, bought Anvil’s assets and says it did not take on earlier warranty obligations, though it will help where it can. The Unibräu is in stock in Vancouver, ships within about a week, and carries a two-year warranty with lifetime parts support.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Anvil Foundry if you brew small batches, want the lowest price and an insulated kettle, and can wait for the pre-order.
Choose the Unibräu if you want the pump included, tri-clamp stainless throughout, 5,500 W at 240V, 10 to 30 gallon sizes in stock now, and a two-year warranty.
FAQ
Is the Anvil Foundry discontinued?
Not as of October 12, 2026: MoreBeer lists the 6.5 and 10.5 gallon models on pre-order for early 2027 and the 18 gallon as unavailable. Anvil’s website now redirects to MoreBeer.
Which Unibräu matches a Foundry 10.5?
The Unibräu 10G: both make about 5 gallons into the fermenter, and the 10G goes to 6. The 20G matches the Foundry 18 (about 10 gallons).
Does the Unibräu come with a chiller?
No. The pump is included; the chiller is an add-on, an all-stainless counterflow with tri-clamp ends. An immersion chiller you already own works in the Unibräu kettle.
How do you compare with BrewZilla, Spike and Clawhammer?
See BrewZilla vs Unibräu, Spike Solo vs Unibräu, Clawhammer vs Unibräu, or every brand in all-in-one electric brewing systems compared.
Sources, checked October 12, 2026: MoreBeer Foundry 10.5; 6.5; 18; pump kit; Anvil Foundry manual (2019); MoreBeer acquisition notice; Hop Dawgs. Anvil and Anvil Foundry are trademarks of their owners. Bräu Supply is not affiliated with Anvil, Blichmann Engineering or MoreFlavor.
Pump included.
In stock now.
Unibräu systems ship with the brew pump, the controller and tri-clamp hardware. Designed and assembled in Vancouver, BC. 2-year warranty on the stainless, 1 year on electronics, and lifetime parts support.