Features:

  • Two ways to brew: brew a full pot using your favorite grounds on the carafe side, or make a cup for yourself using a K-Cup* Pod or grounds on the single-serve side with this 2-in-1 Coffee maker
  • Single-serve: brew with K-Cup* pods or without Pod holder and single-serve grounds basket are included Features cup rest that adjusts to fit tall mugs and doubles as storage Pod-piercing needle removes for easy cleaning to prevent clogging
  • 12-Cup carafe side: features programmable timer, auto Pause and serve and 2-hour auto shutoff
  • Separate water reservoirs: each brewer has its own water reservoir that’s easy to fill and features a water window, so you always know which brewer has how much water
  • Brewing flexibility: The Hamilton Beach flex brew 2-way Coffee maker has the option to Please fans of all types of coffees and quantities, making it the perfect gift for a home with multiple Coffee drinkers.Remove the cup rest when brewing for a travel mug
  • Single serve brew time: in about 3 minutes, flex brew make a strong, great-tasting cup of Coffee And you save energy because rather than heating water continuously, flex brew only heats the water when you're ready to brew
Love this 2-in-1 Coffee Brewer!!

While I'm not a fan of another appliance on my counter, I'm a bigger fan of convenient, hot, nicely-brewed coffee. I'm now a fan of this coffee maker that serves my husband and me each morning and gives me 12 oz of an afternoon cup. Providing a 2-in-1 unit needs to be larger than the standard maker and I'm impressed that Hamilton Beach designed smartly. Our coffee maker needs to park under upper shelves--which this one does easily at 14" tall. We've been using a "handy caddy" pull-out under our makers for a long time. (Saved our wood counter tops for years...and now provides a smooth glide forward/back on tile) Both water-well lids require open space above, so we pull our brewer forward. While forward, the Hamilton Beach needs a big footprint... approx 12" left-to-right and 22" front-to-back. The good news, is that the top of the maker doesn't get as hot and steamer as our older coffee makers, so once the coffee is brewed, I can slide it back to its parking spot under the counter. Preparing coffee by either option is simple, straight-forward, and effective. There's ample room in both for pouring and I haven't dribbled/spilled trying to navigate a too-small space. Very pleased by this positive feature for me. I am in a lot of homes who have higher end coffee makers--lots of Keurigs. It's a large piece of counter-top gear too and I wouldn't trade this 2-option Hamilton Beach for a Keurig. For me, it feels wasteful to whip through the K-cups and I've yet to find the right ratio for my ground coffee in the "do it yourself pod". But, for an afternoon mug, I easily justify one K-cup in my favorite dark roast. Design: Carafe Side: The buttons over the carafe are clear and simple. The carafe slides in and out smoothly (no tugging or tipping to pull out or return). The coffee is very hot (a plus). The ground basket lifts out easily and the water well is ample for me to pour water without spilling/dripping/dribbling. Individual cup Side: A step-stool design to (a) store do it yourself pods or a k-cup doubles as a cup rest for your cup of coffee. This riser easily lifts out if (a) you want to retrieve/replace or (b) you have a tall travel mug. Mine is 7 3/4" tall -- I do have to slightly angle it under the dispenser, but I found that smooth. The finish is done in a black matte which better camouflages finger prints (than shiny). The back (black) cord is (approx) 21" long, so ... probably like most coffee makers, it needs to be nearer an outlet (to provide for pulling it out to pour water if under upper cabinets). What impressed me a lot, about the single-cup, is how much better tasting and stronger my usual K-cup brand came out (12 oz amount)...and hotter... than the Keurigs I have used. (I know the temperature can be adjusted on the Keurig and even then... this H-Beach without adjusting the temperature...was hotter). The carafe side also puts out a smooth and hot(ter) cup of coffee than our former HB coffee maker. Notes: This brewer does not beep when done (which I have no worries that I'll forget to check)--I prefer "no beep" For a 10 cup carafe; 9minutes 38 seconds. For a 12 oz travel mug; 3 minutes. The carafe side "noise" seems standard--with a lean to more quiet than many past makers. The K-Cup side is louder, which is expected--but this isn't an issue for me--short cycle to heat and dispense. Each side has its own exterior-viewing water-level gauge Two-hour keep warm cycle Programmable (which I don't use) The only "con" I have witnessed is that there are a few (3) drips when the individual "K cup" is "done". (an easy wipe up for me) I am VERY happy with this Hamilton Beach!

Hamilton Beach improved an already good coffee maker

I owned the previous version of this coffee maker and was fairly please, but it certainly wasn't perfect. When I saw a NEW version was available, they appeared to make some significant improvements. I was right. I LOVE this 2-way coffee maker. Now it comes with 2 separate water wells (1 for carafe, 1 for single-serve) and the K-Cup dispenser has been beefed up. The overall design and build of this new version is just more substantial that the previous version. They appear to have improved the brewing process as well - no more coffee grounds at the bottom of my cup when using either of the single-serve options (basket or K-Cup). Bravo to Hamilton Beach for improving an already nice coffee maker.

This second cup came out great. I did want to use the k-cups as ...

I tried the K-cups with Community breakfast blend. I had coffee grinds completely throughout my coffee. It was not even drinkable. I used the filter(provided) and used my own Community breakfast blend. This second cup came out great. I did want to use the k-cups as advertised. I will update after a few more cups. The carafe side works great but I do not want to make a full pot every day. Update; June 29, 2017 After additional time and effort, I have concluded that the flaw is in the Community K-cups and not the Hamilton Beach 49976 Flex brew 2-Way Brewer. I have tried several other K-cup brands and I have not had the problem with grinds throughout my cup of coffee. I am changing my rating from 2 stars to 5 stars. It was not fair for me to rate this brewer so low. The Hamilton Beach 49976 Flex brew 2-Way Brewer works great. The community K-cups are not what I expected.

Anyone Want a Good Hot Cup of Coffee without the Expense?

I just received my Hamilton Beach Flex Brew yesterday and I have to say I'm impressed. We have long been Bunn coffee maker fans but I wanted a coffee maker that I could program to make coffee in the morning and consolidate space so I didn't need a separate coffeemaker for my Keurig cups. It has certainly been a surprise as to the quality for the price. I love being able to pour my coffee before it's finished brewing. (With the Bunn you couldn't do that without quite a mess since the coffee maker would continue to drip) It took 8 minutes to brew a pot which isn't a long time and the coffee was hot. I also love the single Brew station where you can brew a single cup or fill your travel cup. I was concerned about how the coffeemaker would look on our countertop and the size. I have to say it's nice looking and takes up much less space than our Bunn and Keurig together. Very happy with this purchase! Yay no BPA either!

Two coffee makers in one!

I am so glad i got this. I had been going back and forth for months on replacing my coffee maker. Do I get a drip or single cup maker? Which brand? What if I get one and want the other? These are thoughts that would keep me up at night and make my dependency on coffee more desperate. Then I came across this life saver. For less than a traditional keurig machine, this was offering me two ways to make my coffee. Angels starting singing, champagne fell from the sky and I ordered without delay. When it arrived I had that moment of fear, did I get bamboozled? Would the coffee not be as amazing? Would the single cup not work with k-cups? Thankfully all my fears were for not. Both the single cup and the drip make perfect coffee every time. The only advice I give is that if you have used a keurig you will know that that they have 'cup' sizes to chose from (6,8,10) usually I use select 10 and it makes great coffee so I thought that by filling the water to 10 it would be the same...not so...I had to fill to 12...just a word to the wise. It is slower than a keurig as well but that is a minor thing for what you are getting. Two coffee makers in one!

Best Hamilton Beach with carafe yet!

My hamilton beach flexbrew was working perfectly, but when I saw this model, I just had to have it. I love the k-cup, it is much more versatile than my old one. I can use the Singles that have the filter bottom (no cup) just as easily as the regular k-Cup. I also like that both sides have a very visible measure gauge for the water. The brew basket is the same as well as the carafe. I also like the holder for single cup ground coffee better (make sure you do NOT fill above the Max line with grounds). For the k-cup and ground coffee this maker seems to have more pressure. You can brew BOLD on the single side as well as the carafe side. Under the single side the platform for a cup also holds the single ground coffee holder. It just lifts off to use a tall cup. The single side is so easy to clean and with the tab, it is easier to empty a hot K-cup without burning your fingers. The ONLY problem I have ever had, is the printing on the buttons, they labels easily wipe off.

Our pot failed after two months.

Why do I give this five stars? Customer service! We purchased this pot to replace an older Hamilton Beach coffee pot with K-Cup feature that lasted a few years and then failed. After two months with this new pot, the K-Cup side of the pot also failed. Nothing we could do would clear the error message on the display, but the regular pot side of the maker continued to work fine. Since I also purchased the extended warranty, I tried to file a claim, but their website said "Good news! (for them) Your pot is still under manufacturer's warranty". I called the Hamilton Beach 800 number and heard the lengthy wait time and decided to go a different route. Reading some of the Amazon reviews of this pot, I saw that Hamilton Beach was reaching out to customers with problems and gave a different phone number and email address. I sent them an email detailing what happened to K-Cup side of the pot, what corrective measures we attempted, and asked for help. The following business day, they asked for the series number and our shipping address. A few days later, UPS delivered our new pot and we're good to go again. Clearly, they had a defect in one of the production series and they were quick to remedy the problem with no hassles. This is what customer service should be for everyone!

Great multi use coffee maker....

This is the best multipurpose appliance I have ever used! To begin with, it's easy to use, use one side or the other. I normally program my carafe side the night before so my coffee is ready in the morning. It's easy enough with this machine. I have not tried to program the single brew side, but I am sure it works well. My only negative, which probably won't bother most coffee drinkers is that the coffee comes out too hot. I usually place two ice cubes in my cup when I pour my morning joe. But that's just me, most people like it hot. The single serve, or k cup side, works great. Because of the modular design of the k cup holder, you just need to make sure when you place the k cup in, that you feel it get punctured by the bottom needle. The top needle does not need much pressure because it only punctures the foil top of the k cups, so just by closing the cover you will be fine. I use the single brew side to brew iced tea. The unit has two different reservoirs, although the k cup side only brews what you put into it, not like most Kurigs that hold extra water. Just pour what you need and it will brew that amount for you. The height of the k cup side is big enough for my large travel mugs. I've included some photos, hope they help. Hope it works for a long time!

I really like it!!

Great! We bought the gold mesh filter and have made a timed pot every am for the last two weeks. I still have k cups so I really like that I can use them and not have two machines out. For the instant hot side I have to say that the k cups work good, it actually makes a hotter cup than my Keurig. PROS: one machine, instant hot that is bigger than one large Keurig cup, hotter than Keurig, makes a large pot of coffee, good timer, keeps pot hot for couple hours. CONS: it's big, tall so has to be moved out from under cabinets to fill. I bought Multi-use Handy Caddy Sliding Tray 12” Stand Under Cabinet https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011COGH40/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 so I can fill easy. I keep the single side open after use since one review said it gets moldy ;0) Hope this helps you decide.

Amazing! So many of the features we wanted!

After our Keurig bit the dust I started looking for a new one and ran across this. What a great machine! We have limited counter space so this is a great solution that allowed us to get rid of the full size coffee maker too! It's about the same size as our old full size keurig. But wait, there's more...so much more. My husband loves the single cup option for his morning travel mug and look at how well his mug fits, he doesn't have to tilt cup to get it in and out! It also includes two cups for the single cup side - one for kcups and one for coffee grounds that has the wire screen filter built in. Love it! And to top it off you can store the cup your not using in the base. He also loves that he can get a bold brew or regular brew on the single and carafe side. This is sleek unit and just feels well built, not the usual cheap plastic it seems everything is made of these days. The digital display and programable timer are features he missed in the Keurig and are simple and easy to use. I like the fact that it brews the whatever amount of water you put in the reservoirs (both single and carafe sides), hate the thought of what grows in water while it sits for days. Don't hesitate, you won't be disappointed.

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