Wilfa - Svart Aroma (CGWS-130B)

What grinder did you get? Grinding for V60 should not be too hard, so maybe you got an old model with ceramic burrs or something. If that's the case it would be a good idea to return it (if possible) and try with a decent entry level hand grinder (Kingrinder P-series) or even a midrange one that'll last you longer in your hobbyist journey (80-100€ for the Kingrinder K6 or Timemore S3). About electric grinders... like other users said, blade grinders are a no-no. You can't choose grind size with them, and they produce a huge variety of grind sizes (small and big particles at the same time) so you won't be able to get good results from a V60. That leaves you with electric burr grinders, which are much more expensive than a hand grinder. You might get a used Wilfa Svart Aroma or something for \~70€, though, but I'd try to see if hand grinders are really out of the question because they'll offer much better grind quality for your money.

I have had great coffee from a coffee shop running a Wilfa CGWS/Svart Aroma. Also had great coffee from coffee shops running the first gen Ode. Gear is not what brings great coffee. This equipment aimed at consumers might break down faster than professional gear, but depending on number of coffees served and type of coffee on the menu, "lower rated gear" can still work out great. You might hit diminishing returns on the cups faster, but it is still 100% possible to serve great cups. (The Wilfa was a temporary solution they told me)

I’m no expert but have read from people who are and have chatted to local shops who do great pour over. There seems to be a positive to an uneven grind when it comes to pour over. Partick Rolf from April talks about using a Wilfa Svart Aroma to win a brewing competition. I’m reading this with interest though. I have the std. all black Svart and I think I’m doing ok, but the grass is always greener.

I’m no expert but have read from people who are and have chatted to local shops who do great pour over. There seems to be a positive to an uneven grind when it comes to pour over. Partick Rolf from April talks about using a Wilfa Svart Aroma to win a brewing competition. I’m reading this with interest though. I have the std. all black Svart and I think I’m doing ok, but the grass is always greener.

He probably didn't want to use the hand grinder because it sucked. It probably either had a ceramic burr, or it was a blade grinder. What kind of grinder was it? Any hand grinder with a steel burr is going to be a significant upgrade. KINGrinder and Timemore have affordable options. The KINGrinder K series can handle a drill, with the proper bit, if someone has one and doesn't want to hand grind. I'm not sure about the P series. If a grinder doesn't say it can handle a drill it likely can't. For an electric grinder, you'll pay $100 extra, or more, to get an equal or worse grind. The main advantage of an electric grinder is if you regularly want to grind more than 20 grams of coffee at one time, give or take. A few decent hand grinders can handle 30, though. If I want to grind more than 20 with my KINGrinder k0, I just measure all the beans once and then add them when the grind finishes. The bottom cup can hold 30, so any more and I would need to dump that first. Another reason for an electric grinder would be physical disability, like arthritis, but you should be grinding with your arm, and not your fingers or wrist so it shouldn't be strenuous. If you're outside the US, I've heard the Wilfa Svart is a lower cost, quality, option. Otherwise there's the Baratza Encore. I've heard the Encore has a grind profile similar to a Timemore c2, KINGrinder k0, or Kingrinder p0, which can probably be found for around $50, or less for the p0. I also grind my beans while my kettle is heating up, and I grind relatively slowly for better grind uniformity and less fines, and I always finish before my kettle finishes heating. I'm in the US, so the electric system means the kettles don't necessarily heat as fast as places like the UK, however.

OMG - starting to geek out and think the Wilfa I bought at the beginning of lockdown is ready for an upgrade!