QUICK MILL VETRANO 2B EVO REVIEW: BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER!

The Quick Mill Vetrano Evo packs enough features to be an end-game espresso machine for any discerning home barista.

The Quick Mill Vetrano 2B Evo is the brand’s top-of-the-line model with all the bells and whistles. Two boilers? Check. Impressive steam pressure? Check. E61 group? Check. Rotary pump and PID temperature control? Check, check.

The Vetrano Evo delivers all this and much more in a sleek and sophisticated package. It may well be the last espresso machine you buy.

Where To Buy The Quick Mill Vetrano 2B Evo

The Quick Mill Vetrano is widely available. It’s worth shopping around to find the best distributor to suit your needs. They differ in location, customer service, and occasionally pricing and warranties. Home Brews Coffee has worked extensively with the sellers listed here and can vouch for their reliability.

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A Full Review Of The Vetrano 2B Evo

Quick Mill was one of the first companies to perfect the dual boiler prosumer espresso machine for home use. While there are now far more competitors on the market, the latest edition of the Vetrano 2B Evo continues to be a solid choice thanks to the brand’s willingness to innovate.

How I Rated It

• Brewing Capability
• User Friendliness
• Milk Frothing
• Build Quality
• Value For Money

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What Is The Vetrano 2B Evo?

The Vetrano 2B Evo is the pinnacle of the Quick Mill line and includes all the components needed to put it in the top tier of home machines. I’m talking about two stainless steel boilers, PID temperature control, a rotary pump, and an E61 group head. 

Dual Boilers With Dual PIDs

The Vetrano has separate boilers for steaming and brewing – a 0.75-liter brew boiler and a 1.4-liter steam boiler – allowing you to pull a shot and froth milk simultaneously. If you enjoy milk-based drinks like lattes and cappuccinos, this improves efficiency and drink quality.

The PID makes it easy to set and adjust the brew temperature with great accuracy, a feature specialty coffee geeks like me value highly. You can easily optimize extraction temperature for different beans. With a bit of tinkering, I was pulling wonderfully sweet and complex shots even using non-traditional espresso beans like lighter roast Kenyan single origins (1).

Just as important as temperature accuracy is temperature precision, and the Vetrano’s PID impressed me there as well. I never clocked a temperature fluctuation of more than 2 ℉ during an extraction, easily a 5-fold improvement over pressure stat machines I’ve tested.

Boiler temperature means nothing if all the heat is lost on the way to the portafilter, which is where the iconic E61 group becomes important. In use since 1961, it remains one of the most popular brew group designs for a good reason. The internal thermosiphon, which cycles water between the boiler and group, does an impeccable job maintaining temperature stability (2).

The Pump And The Pressure

The Vetrano 2B Evo uses a high-end rotary pump, befitting a top-of-the-line model. The rotary pump is noticeably quieter than a cheaper vibration pump and provides a more steady pressure. I was recently testing Quick Mill’s other dual boiler, the QM67, which uses a vibratory pump, and the volume difference was immediately apparent.

It’s simple to adjust the pump pressure, thanks to an easy-to-access OPV on the side of the machine. You don’t need any special tools or mechanical skills to explore higher or lower shot pressures. Indeed, I pulled some great shots experimenting with slightly lower pressure extractions (3).

Owning And Using The Quick Mill Vetrano

The actual act of pulling a shot with the Vetrano is the same as with any semi-automatic machine with an E61 group. The art is in the puck prep – dialing in the grind size, dose, and tamp. After that, it’s as easy as inserting the portafilter and lifting the lever on the side of the group to start the pump. Lower the lever 20 to 30 seconds later to stop the shot. 

I will warn you that, like any big dual boiler machine, the Vetrano needs ample time to heat up if you want the best results. I like to give it at least 25 to 30 minutes.

Updated PID Controller And Features

The PID controller is very intuitive and provides access to many features and settings. You can set the boiler temperatures and turn the steam boiler on and off. You can also toggle the ECO mode on and off and program the auto shut-off time.

A great aspect of the Vetrano 2B Evo, from a user perspective, is how easy it is to know what’s happening inside the machine. Indicator lights keep you apprised of the status of both boilers, and the PID display reports current boiler temperature.

The single pressure gauge is dual purpose, reporting both steam pressure and brew pressure.

Direct Plumbing: Pros and Cons

Thanks to its rotary pump, the Vetrano Evo can be plumbed directly to a water line if you’re so inclined. The plumbing and drainage kits are included with your purchase. Of course, I couldn’t take advantage of this feature with my testing model, but if it makes sense with your kitchen layout, I highly recommend it.

It avoids daily tasks like filling the reservoir and emptying the drip tray and allows for true line-pressure pre-infusion. This gentle pre-wetting of the puck will absolutely improve the quality and consistency of your espresso shots (4).

If you prefer to use the water tank, you’ll be happy to hear it’s a relatively large 3 liters, and it’s easily accessed under a hinged door on the top of the machine. There’s no need to remove the cup warming tray. A low water level sensor ensures you never risk it running dry.

Cleaning And Maintenance Needs

Cleaning and maintenance are similar on all prosumer machines. The key is to prioritize the cleaning and thus avoid maintenance. 

Whether or not you plumbed your machine, you should always use filtered water to avoid scale build-up in the dual boilers. The Quick Mill Vetrano comes with a stainless steel backflush disk, which you should regularly use to backflush with water. How often depends on your use, but I’d suggest about once a week as a guideline. You should also backflush with a specific espresso maker cleaning solution less frequently, usually every 3 to 6 months.

The Vetrano is well laid out for easy access to components if it requires maintenance. Panels on the bottom lead to the heating elements, boiler drains, and a tab on the right panel provides an easy route to the pump.

No Shortage Of Steam Pressure

I wasn’t sure what to expect when steaming with the Vetrano Evo because the 1.4-liter steam boiler, while good-sized, is notably smaller than other big dual boilers like the ECM Synchronika (2 liters) and Rocket R58 (1.8 liters). As it turned out, I needn’t have worried.

By turning up the temperature of the steam boiler with the PID, you can get upwards of 1.7 bars of pressure – more than enough to satisfy the average home user. And this ability to crank up the steam pressure without influencing brew temperature is a real perk of a dual boiler.

The Vetrano’s stainless steel no-burn steam wand is fully articulated and comes with a 2-hole steam tip. Personally, I like using the 2-hole tip and keeping the pressure between 1 and 1.5 bars, but if you’re a milk steaming speed demon, you can crank up the pressure and swap in the included 4-hole tip.

There is also a dedicated hot water tap. Both the hot water and steam pressure are controlled by knobs, though many distributors will swap in joysticks if that’s your preference.

Italian-Made Quality And Lovely Design

Quick Mill machines are well known for their build quality. For starters, they’re one of few companies to manufacture stainless steel in a nearby factory. Keeping this manufacturing in-house means that their quality control is second to none. Additionally, they’re rarely hampered by supplier shortages, so if you order a Vetrano, you’re unlikely to face unexpected delays.

The Vetrano Evo is almost entirely stainless steel – including the frame, exterior casing, boilers, and drip tray – so expect it to last. It also has an upgraded E61 with a stainless steel mushroom and gicleur valve that will outlast the more common ceramic options.

The accessories are equally premium. You get two chrome-plated brass portafilters, a single spout and a double spout, and a lovely 58-mm metal tamper with a wooden handle.

The Vetrano 2B Evo is relatively large, like most dual boiler machines. It measures 16 inches tall by 13 inches wide by 18 inches deep. That said, it was designed as a home espresso machine, so it doesn’t look out of place in a domestic kitchen. 

The new model features some aesthetic upgrades, making it the brand’s most beautiful machine yet. The manometer has a gorgeous blue background, and the PID controller has a classy brushed aluminum faceplate and LED screen.

Is The Vetrano Good Value For Money?

The Quick Mill Vetrano is priced around $3000, which is pretty standard for any dual boiler with dual PIDs. That said, I’m hard-pressed to call this model a great value, given its slightly smaller steam boiler. It’s not a ripoff, particularly since most people won’t benefit from a larger steam boiler, but it’s not a steal either.

You can find a number of competitor models within the $2850 to $3000 price bracket, each with its own pros and cons. That includes the ECM Synchronika, Profitec Pro 700, Lelit Bianca, Bezzera Duo MN, and Rocket R58. So it’s worth listing your priorities before settling on a machine.

Don’t Buy the Quick Mill Vetrano If…

• You don’t make a lot of milky drinks: If lattes and cappuccinos aren’t for you, you can save a lot of money buying a single boiler model. The coffee will be just as good; you just won’t be able to steam milk simultaneously. 
  
  Consider the Alexia, also from Quick Mill, or the ECM Classika. Or, for an unusual option, check out our Quick Mill Silvano Evo review. This machine has a single boiler plus a separate thermoblock for steam.

• You’re on a tighter budget: So you want to be able to brew and steam simultaneously, but the top model isn’t in the budget? One option is the slightly scaled-down QM67 double boiler, which knocks about $600 off the price. Or save even more by opting for a heat exchanger espresso machine, like the Quick Mill Andreja, or Quick Mill Anita. If you’re willing to consider a different brand, I’m a fan of the Lelit Mara X.

• You’re low on space: Machines with dual boilers tend to be big, but there are exceptions. If you’re set on two boilers but don’t have a ton of counter space, take a look at the Lelit Elizabeth, Rancilio Silvia Pro X, or Profitec Pro 300 – all three of which are compact and affordable. 

The Verdict

Quick Mill was one of the first companies to produce a dual boiler espresso maker for home use – an impressive read of growing consumer demands. Though there are now plenty of options on the market, the Vetrano 2B Evo remains a top pick in the space. 

Quick Mill has upgraded it into a thoroughly modern machine with dual PID controllers, impressively high steam power, and a quiet pump. It may have a long history, but it’s by no means stuck in the past.

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