williamsdm1111
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I'm looking to get a mill so I can buy my grain in bulk. Seems to be a huge price range. I'm on a somewhat tight budget currently. Any recommendations?
I love my monster mill 3 roller. I'd say it's just like a fish tank, get the best equipment you can afford. They all basically do the same thing. A note on the MM3 though, the guy at my LHBS bought a MM3 with the base and it came cracked in the box so you should keep an eye out for that.
I'm with you on the MM3. I have not had an issue or even an adjustment made in over four years. The extra $ is worth it for that reason IMO.
I have the crankandstein 2s....
I've been using a Corona Mill for years. It's cheap, and it's always worked for me. However, it tends to shred your grain husks. I get good efficiency out of it (80-85%), but makes stuck sparges pretty common. It's also very tedious and slow to mill with. I plan on upgrading my mill soon. My LHBS seems to have a pretty decent deal on Barley Crusher mills.
IslandLizard said:The only caveat with that 2s mill is it's not adjustable.
I just bought a Monster Mill MM-2 without the hand-crank. Using an electric drill.
If you're a bit handy you could self-fabricate the base (HD fiberboard) and hopper (Masonite, 1/4" plywood, or sheet metal).
Have you tried conditioning the grain first? Give them a good spray of water and let them set for a bit. That should toughen the husks on the grain and make them less likely to shred.
The MM-2 is also an awesome mill, 2 roller, so a bit more affordable.
I'm using the Cereal Killer as well. Only milled 1 batch so far but it was 14 lbs and with the hand crank I got through it in maybe 5-6 minutes. Using the stock settings I got 74% efficiency with it. I have already tightened it down a bit for my next batch. Can't be beat for 100 (I also go free shipping on mine as well).
I've been eyeing this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/Barley-mill...ill-Maltmill-Home-Brewing-grain-/140971895465
But i want to get some reviews before jumping the gun. Though it looks pretty good.
unionrdr said:The Barley Crusher mill at NB is $130. http://www.northernbrewer.com/shop/barley-crusher-w-7-hopper.html Solid base & two hopper sizes,this one being 7lb size. perfect for steeping grains or partial mash amounts. Even with the hand crank,I can go through 4-6lbs of grain in no time. Stock setting of .039" is notched on the adjustment knobs too. Great crush on factory settings.
Not sure which crankandstein 2s you have used but mine is adjustable. Just sayin. I actually stuck with the factory setting and it mills great
http://www.crankandstein.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=12
unionrdr said:The MM2 & 3 are prohibitively expensive for me,at $147 dollars for just the Rollers mounted in a framework. And since I only do 1 or 2 batches a month of 4-6lbs grain each,the Barley Crusher is fine.
The Barley Crusher mill at NB is $130. http://www.northernbrewer.com/shop/barley-crusher-w-7-hopper.html Solid base & two hopper sizes,this one being 7lb size. perfect for steeping grains or partial mash amounts. Even with the hand crank,I can go through 4-6lbs of grain in no time. Stock setting of .039" is notched on the adjustment knobs too. Great crush on factory settings.
Thax for the info on the barley crusher!! I guess its a toss between the barley crusher and this one. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009601M4I/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20
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