Prago Grain Mill

[held79]

I'm looking into getting a grain mill for steeping grains, still doing extract batches. I see a lot people talk about the corona mill but I have found a Prago grain mill I can get a few bucks cheaper. Does anyone know much about these or have any comments on quality?

 

[Pappers_]

I'm not familiar with the Prago mill, sorry I can't answer your question. If you are using steeping grains, though, and only need to crush a lb or two at a time, another option which would require no $$$ is to use a rolling pin, a cutting board and a dish towel to crush them. Because you are steeping with them (and not mashing), you don't need to worry too much about how fine the crush is. Just an FYI.

 

[jeffmeh]

The "Corona" design is now built by a number of manufacturers and sold under different names (e.g., Grizzly, Victoria). The Prago looks to be the same design, and is probably another Chinese-manufactured mill. These mills tend to be manufactured with less than stringent tolerances, but many brewers (including Palmer) use them with great success, sometimes employing a few tweaks.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/my-ugly-junk-corona-mill-station-90849/

I rigged mine up in a bucket according to WilserBrewer's design, and I am very happy with it.

If you are going to stick with extract and steeping grains, then use a rolling pin, bottle, or other household instrument. If you think you may progress to all-grain, then go for the Prago or another Corona knock-off. If money is no object, take a look at some of the roller mills.

 

[haplo]

If you get a Prago, let me know how it works. I'm looking to get a corona style mill soon.