For a few dollars you can have the real thing.
http://www.austinhomebrew.com/product_info.php?cPath=178_33_82_91&products_id=12242
Corona mills have gotten a lot of bad press over the years, with claims that they are unsuitable for brewing as the give a very poor crush (i.e. tear the grains rather than squeezing them) leading to flavour and extraction problems. The claims have usually originated from either the manufacturers or owners of the more modern roller mills.
But before roller mills (such as the PhilMill, Valley mill and MaltMill) were available for small-scale brewer, Corona mills were the only ones available. Many brewing books had sections on using and adjusting a Corona type mill. Dave Miller's book from the late 80's had a whole chapter devoted to using and adjusting a Corona mill, and he is often quoted as obtaining extremely high extraction rates from the grain.
Since I am a dumba$$, what is the throughput of the Corona mill? Pounds per minute?
Since I am a dumba$$, what is the throughput of the Corona mill? Pounds per minute?
REVVY.. I have a kitchen aide with a meat grinder that looks like the internals are the same as that mill.....could I use that to crush grains?
REVVY.. I have a kitchen aide with a meat grinder that looks like the internals are the same as that mill.....could I use that to crush grains?
REVVY.. I have a kitchen aide with a meat grinder that looks like the internals are the same as that mill.....could I use that to crush grains?
Check out this thread for pics of setups and tips on tweaking it out. https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/my-ugly-junk-corona-mill-station-90849/
REVVY.. I have a kitchen aide with a meat grinder that looks like the internals are the same as that mill.....could I use that to crush grains?
It depends on the blade it has. A meat grinder has holes in a plate, a grain mill is flat with ridges that come off the center. I have an OLD meat grinder/grainmill that I can change the blades on so I can make sausage or mill my grains. Post a pic of the blades it has and you'll get a real answer.
Also, ask SWMBO if you can use it, or when she won't be home.
What about a coffee grinder? An industrial one? maybe drill out the die so it doesnt pulverize. My BIL just texted me and said one of the convenience stores he works at is doing away with in house grinding...
The kitchen aide is MINE not the wifes.. I processed 5 deer last year using one that belonged to my mom...She bought me one as a gift and I havent even went hunting yet this year!
Well if it can handle hardcore deer processing you might be the guy to tell us how successful it will be for a mill. Just take lots of pictures. Cool deal.
hell you got me scared to death I'm gonna burn it up... All I have is a pound of two row and some roasted barley...might give it a go later.
The kitchen aide is MINE not the wifes.. I processed 5 deer last year using one that belonged to my mom...She bought me one as a gift and I havent even went hunting yet this year!
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