Steveruch
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I'm planning on getting a grain mill in the not too distant future, but not sure where the best place is to get one, or the best brand. Any suggestions?
I have my gap set real close for BIAB and my gravity always comes out above target.
I do mostly 6 gallon BIAB batches. I have been using the same 'corona' mill with a variable speed drill for twenty years. Works fine.Small batch? BIAB? Probably not the best, but very effective at a great price. A Corona-style corn mill off Amazon for ~$25.
I have my mill(Cereal Killer) set at .025 with no issues, used a feeler gauge to set it. You will want to use a drill to run it. My next brew will be in a week or two, I'd be happy to post a picture of the crushed grains if you are interested.What do you set the gap at? I do 2.5 gallon BIAB and have been considering a mill, but want to get down around .025 or even a bit tighter.
Thanks
Man I love this mill below. Got it a few months ago. I don't know if 3 rollers is much better than 2, but I know I'll NEVER have a mill where the top two rollers are not geared. When one of those is a freewheeler, you're bound to have issues. Look at the pic and you'll see it's also easy to adjust the gap. And, there is a great hex shape to the shaft where it's easy to grab with a drill. My last mill just had a round shaft and occasionally my drill would slip.
https://www.morebeer.com/products/mighty-mill-3-roller-grain.html
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The best place to get a mill is from the guy sitting next to you at the local brewery. He used to brew but doesn't anymore and wants to give his to you.I'm planning on getting a grain mill in the not too distant future, but not sure where the best place is to get one, or the best brand. Any suggestions?
Thanks, but I'm new enough to AG that pic's of crushes don't do much for me. I'll trust what you and others have said here, that setting to the lowest setting, .025, does great for BIAB.I'd be happy to post a picture of the crushed grains if you are interested
Years ago I bought the Barley Crusher, which I believe is similar to the Cereal Killer.
Nah, you’re only a REAL brewmeister if you buy expensive equipment that‘s built to last three lifetimesYou just can’t beat a Corona mill. My Ugly Junk- Corona Mill Station...
I bought the same after my 15+ year old Barley Crushed bit the dust. Fantastic mill. An added bonus was that MoreBeer had a $20 off coupon when I got mine last summer!Man I love this mill below. Got it a few months ago. I don't know if 3 rollers is much better than 2, but I know I'll NEVER have a mill where the top two rollers are not geared. When one of those is a freewheeler, you're bound to have issues. Look at the pic and you'll see it's also easy to adjust the gap. And, there is a great hex shape to the shaft where it's easy to grab with a drill. My last mill just had a round shaft and occasionally my drill would slip.
https://www.morebeer.com/products/mighty-mill-3-roller-grain.html
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I got that deal too!I bought the same after my 15+ year old Barley Crushed bit the dust. Fantastic mill. An added bonus was that MoreBeer had a $20 off coupon when I got mine last summer!
I was leaning cereal killer's way, but on another forum I was offered a barley crusher that's not being used for the cost of shipping it to me.Cereal Killer. A steal at ~$100. Ball bearings, heavy build, easy to set the gap. And did I mention that it's around $100?
I was leaning cereal killer's way, but on another forum I was offered a barley crusher that's not being used for the cost of shipping it to me.
I was leaning cereal killer's way, but on another forum I was offered a barley crusher that's not being used for the cost of shipping it to me.
Looks like an analogue radio. Very retro!Man I love this mill below. Got it a few months ago. I don't know if 3 rollers is much better than 2, but I know I'll NEVER have a mill where the top two rollers are not geared. When one of those is a freewheeler, you're bound to have issues. Look at the pic and you'll see it's also easy to adjust the gap. And, there is a great hex shape to the shaft where it's easy to grab with a drill. My last mill just had a round shaft and occasionally my drill would slip.
https://www.morebeer.com/products/mighty-mill-3-roller-grain.html
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I was leaning cereal killer's way, but on another forum I was offered a barley crusher that's not being used for the cost of shipping it to me.
Looks like an analogue radio. Very retro!
The guy offering it said he replaced it with amother mill and had this one reconditioned by the manufacturer.Worth a shot I reckon, but be forewarned the BC eventually causes shpilkes in the genecktecessoink
Hopefully the one heading your way didn't reach that level already...
Cheers!
Same here. Working great for me. I even still use the hand crank!I've been using one of these for the last few years and have been very pleased.
I don't think you can beat the price vs quality combination for non-geared two-roller mills...
https://austinhomebrew.com/products/cereal-killer-grain-mill
Cheers!
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