BC vs MM2....

[Golddiggie]

Don't get me wrong, the BC is a good mill. But it's not in the same class as the Monster mills with their two inch rollers and/or hardened options. Plus having six inch long rollers makes it even better. I can see running many thousands of pounds of grain through this mill. I'd just need to set it up with a stationary motor when I get into more larger batches more than 12 gallons into primary/fermenter).

Plus, the man from Monster is a member of these boards. I got good info from him before I placed my order. If you have any questions about their products, reach out to them. My mill arrived in tip-top shape and went together pretty easily. I'll take pictures of it assembled next chance I get as well as the next time I send grain through it. I really do love the larger hopper setup. Especially since many of my batches call for 13-18# of grain. Not counting the really big brews. I'm now ready for 10+ gallon batches. The more modest OG batches will fit in the hopper without refilling. Bigger ones, probably not. My bigger issue will be buckets to mill the grain into. Really liking sending it into clear buckets (food grade).

 

[bottlebomber]

Does Monster Mill give us any kind of coupon or shipping discount deals as HBT members?

 

[dfess1]

Does Monster Mill give us any kind of coupon or shipping discount deals as HBT members?

damn good question. I'm about to pull the trigger on one myself.

 

[Steelers77]

Don't get me wrong, the BC is a good mill. But it's not in the same class as the Monster mills with their two inch rollers and/or hardened options. Plus having six inch long rollers makes it even better. I can see running many thousands of pounds of grain through this mill. I'd just need to set it up with a stationary motor when I get into more larger batches more than 12 gallons into primary/fermenter).

Plus, the man from Monster is a member of these boards. I got good info from him before I placed my order. If you have any questions about their products, reach out to them. My mill arrived in tip-top shape and went together pretty easily. I'll take pictures of it assembled next chance I get as well as the next time I send grain through it. I really do love the larger hopper setup. Especially since many of my batches call for 13-18# of grain. Not counting the really big brews. I'm now ready for 10+ gallon batches. The more modest OG batches will fit in the hopper without refilling. Bigger ones, probably not. My bigger issue will be buckets to mill the grain into. Really liking sending it into clear buckets (food grade).

I was told when I purchased my mill that I could easily run 50K + pounds of grain through it, sold!

 

[Golddiggie]

I was told when I purchased my mill that I could easily run 50K + pounds of grain through it, sold!

Did you opt for the hardened rollers?

 

[motobrewer]

what's the difference between the base models and the '2' version?

 

[dfess1]

what's the difference between the base models and the '2' version?

diameter of the rollers

 

[dfess1]

Does Monster Mill give us any kind of coupon or shipping discount deals as HBT members?

so i'm guessing this is a "no" since I haven't seen anything posted about it??

 

[Steelers77]

Did you opt for the hardened rollers?

I did indeed.

 

[bottlebomber]

so i'm guessing this is a "no" since I haven't seen anything posted about it??

You could try PMing Monster Mill. He's a member here.

 

[crazyseany]

well ,
being on a budget and trying to stretch my money as far as possible... I think I'm going to go with the MM2 (standard 1.5") and the base and hopper...

this should leave me enough money to get my stand done (basiic setup for now) and maybe look for a bigger pot/keggle... If I can get for the right price...

 

[crazyseany]

I was told when I purchased my mill that I could easily run 50K + pounds of grain through it, sold!

so you are saying you will only get about 20000 gallons of beer out of one of these? (i really didn't want to buy one EVERY year)

 

[motobrewer]

If I can get for the right price...

why do you need to get a "discount" for it to be a "deal"?

i don't understand why the list price isn't the "right price".

 

[Lucky_Chicken]

so you are saying you will only get about 20000 gallons of beer out of one of these? (i really didn't want to buy one EVERY year)

unless you are a microbrewery you shouldnt hit that in 10 years... legaly of course, unless there are 10 households brewing together and sharing the mill.

 

[crazyseany]

why do you need to get a "discount" for it to be a "deal"?

i don't understand why the list price isn't the "right price".

what is the "list" price for a keg to make a "keggle"? Is it the $30 deposit or is it $75 because you have one for sale or is it the $4 in scrap metal?


I was being sarcastic on the "only 20k gallons"

considering I'm at 15gallons lifetime... Lol

 

[bottlebomber]

unless you are a microbrewery you shouldnt hit that in 10 years... legaly of course, unless there are 10 households brewing together and sharing the mill.

100. 100 years...

 

[MilesLong]

$286 hardened/base/hopper shipped...ouch sir

Thats like 12 kegs...
http://www.cornykeg.com/catalog.asp?prodid=674089&showprevnext=1
Triple beer tower with perlick ss upgrade
http://stores.kegconnection.com/Detail.bok?no=552
9 NB Dead Ringer IPA KITS
http://www.northernbrewer.com/shop/...n-ale-kits/dead-ringer-ipa-all-grain-kit.html
20 pounds of Centennial Hops!!!
http://www.hopsdirect.com/store/domestic-pellet-hops.html

Yeah I want this mill too,lol

 

[day_trippr]

unless you are a microbrewery you shouldnt hit that in 10 years... legaly of course, unless there are 10 households brewing together and sharing the mill.

Then all ten households would have broken the law.

Try 100 households...

Cheers!

 

[motobrewer]

what is the "list" price for a keg to make a "keggle"? Is it the $30 deposit or is it $75 because you have one for sale or is it the $4 in scrap metal?


I was being sarcastic on the "only 20k gallons"

considering I'm at 15gallons lifetime... Lol

ohhh, i thought you were talking about the mill.

my bad.

 

[crazyseany]

no problem... I'm buying the mill from a lhbs once he gets them in!

support the people that will sit and chat to you an hour about brewing!

 

[Lucky_Chicken]

Then all ten households would have broken the law.

Try 100 households...

Cheers!

oops... either I was still asleep or I had too much homebrew the night before... thanks for the correction lol

 

[logdrum]

I have an MM2 & really love it, do not regret my purchase one bit. however, one more option you might consider is the Crankandstein. Very similar to the MM & you might be able to save a few $$. For me, the deciding factor between these 2 was the ability to extend the hopper on the MM-not that I've done that-I just liked that option.

-d

 

[CarlLBC]

Love mine also. I won't have to worry about crushing grain for the rest of my life. I may even be able to leave it to my daughter.:rockin:

 

[Lucky_Chicken]

Love mine also. I won't have to worry about crushing grain for the rest of my life. I may even be able to leave it to my daughter.:rockin:

nice decal!!

 

[BrewThruYou]

$286 hardened/base/hopper shipped...ouch sir

Reasons I went with the BC:

1. Plug and play. No assembly required...already have base and hopper installed.
2. Price. The BC w/ rollers, housing, hopper and base is cheaper than just the rollers and housing for the MM2.

 

[bottlebomber]

Reasons I went with the BC:

1. Plug and play. No assembly required...already have base and hopper installed.
2. Price. The BC w/ rollers, housing, hopper and base is cheaper than just the rollers and housing for the MM2.

So far I think the focus has been more on quality than price... I think I can pick up a corona mill for like $40

 

[crazyseany]

I thinl price plays a roll in alot of decisions ... But the standard MM2 is $120+40+15 for all 3 pieces... The BC is 115 + 15 shipping...

so I guess it'll be 45 more but sounds worth it... ( I was told (not that it's an indicator) that the standard mm2 mill weighs more then the whold BC setup)...

I'm in the process of trying to build a stand and get some other rhings going to so I'm not electing to go with the bigger or hardned rollers... I feel the standard will last me a long while...

as far as "some assembly required" I really don't mind... It's actually part of the fun with all the diy this hobby offers!

 

[crazyseany]

very nice pics above! Looks like a sweet setup!

(why did you move the bottle tree in the 2 pics?)

 

[crazyseany]

very nice pics above! Looks like a sweet setup!

(why did you move the bottle tree in the 2 pics?)

 

[CarlLBC]

very nice pics above! Looks like a sweet setup!

(why did you move the bottle tree in the 2 pics?)

don't remember. took the pics a while ago. must have moved it to get it mostly out of the shot.