Comments on: Hamilton Beach Gen 4 FlexBrew Single-Serve Coffee Maker with Removable Reservoir, Compatible with Pod Packs and Grounds, 50 oz., 4 Fast Brewing Options, Black

By: Donald K Wendl

Donald K Wendl — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:43:41 +0000

Very useful!
While you can use both methods, I prefer to use the pods in this. The trick is to make sure you match the proper level of water to the cup that you’ll use for either method. I like the bold setting. This will crank up your motor.

By: James D. Hackney

James D. Hackney — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:43:41 +0000

Love it
I almost didn’t buy this because I’m not a huge fan of the size. There’s no mistaking it. This thing is big, and it doesn’t look as nice as some other units on the market. This thing is like the size of Bigfoot’s lower leg. However, I am VERY happy with it. It just works. The easily removable needle is an awesome design for cleaning if clogged. I have a Keurig that requires major surgery just to get to the needles. It takes about 5 seconds to have this needle out and under running water. The reservoir is a decent size. It would be perfect if it held about 10 more ounces, but then again, it’s already a big coffee maker as I said.

By: Robert Middleton

Robert Middleton — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:43:41 +0000

Short life pan. Quit working too soon
Just quit working one day a bit after a year of occasional use. I kept the unit cleaned and followed directions. Would not purchase again because of short life span.

By: Lee 99

Lee 99 — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:43:41 +0000

Great machine!
We bought the Hamilton Beach Gen 4 and love it! It’s easy to use, easy to clean and works great! The coffee is hot and tastes great, too! We use cold (from the fridge) bottled water. We rinse the pod holder after every use and make sure that there is nothing blocking the hole that the coffee comes out of and also rinse or carefully wipe off the top “needle” area if there are any grounds on it. We’ve had no problems with exploding pods or grounds in our coffee. We have used McCafe’ Premium roast decaf and Two Rivers Flavored decaf pods.

By: MSY

MSY — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:43:41 +0000

Large H2O tank, works well, may leak on counter…
I got this due to the large water tank and making a full day’s worth of 8oz cups to keep me going. It works well and has the right buttons for the few thing you might change, love the ‘bold’ button. I did find the unit will put the whole coffee on your count top though. This seems to happen when using cheap Kpods that do not have the fiber filter bag inside to contain grounds and spices. It seems the apple cider, mocha and hot chocolate pods are cheap and no filter bag so they emit some contents out of the bottom thus plugging up the little hole in the main chamber that has the X grid things. Stuff hangs up and plugs this liquid exit and next pod you put in will not find the exit and fill the chamber to over flow. I will cut out that X thing so the hole is 1/4″ and won’t clog up with pod debris. Otherwise love the thing. Oh one more thing is the drip catcher is dumb? It’s an extension you put in for smaller mugs has some groves to ketch coffee leaking but has no holes to pass that liquid to a larger chamber, rater it fills up right away and slops all over too. This part could be redesigned to fix that. I drilled holes in it in the center and found a cup that fits inside and will hold several days of coffee drips, a great fix, I can empty into the sink. I will use my 3D-PLA printer to make a new proper part to hold drippings, easy enough…

By: Cole

Cole — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:43:41 +0000

Good Quality
Hamilton Beach has outdone themselves with this coffee maker. I have tried a hand full of others and they were fine. This maker is just better. The coffee tastes great and it doesn’t clog. It fills the cup up fast. If you are in the market for a single cup coffee maker, look no further.

By: Patrick Alloway

Patrick Alloway — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:43:41 +0000

Clogs easily
We decided to try the single cup version after having the carafe/single size Hamilton Beach combo coffee maker for several years. Cannot recommend this product, however. Coffee grounds get clogged in the water line opening very easily even after frequent recommended cleaning. The coffee is not as hot as the previous Hamilton Beach coffee makers we had either. We have also tried different brands of coffee k cups thinking it might be the size of the ground in the pod making the opening clog. Can’t return it because I didn’t keep the original package so will have to throw it away after using for only one month.

By: Nj

Nj — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:43:41 +0000

Really pleased with it
Nothing to dislike, glad I bought it