Mills - Give me a direction

[Golddiggie]

I went with the MM2-2.0 mill with base, hopper, hopper extension and hardened rollers. I did those options so that I would never need to get another mill. For me, stainless is not needed. The hopper extension puts its grain capacity to 39#. I've put 30# into it so far. Using my 18v DeWalt cordless hammer drill to power it without issue. Run it at the right speed range and you're golden.

I also had a BC and it cannot compare with the the Monster Mill. I sold the BC so that I could get the MM2-2.0. I wouldn't even look at another mill with less than 2" diameter rollers (at least six inches long too). Adjusting the gap is easy enough too. Plus its easy to communicate with Fred (from Monster) if you have questions.

Highly recommended the MM2-2.0 mill over all others in the home brewers arena.

 

[LansingX]

I haven't seen mention of the "Cereal Killer" mill yet. I am using that one and really like it. Only two millings so far, so I cannot attest to the longevity. It is the newer model with the ball bearing upgrade.

 

[camiller]

At home I have a Victoria (corona style) mill and have been consistently happy with it. My LHBS (I work there part time) has (soon to be had) a Barley Crusher and after about 3.5 years we have worn through two sets of rollers. We are upgrading to a Crankandstein 328D, three 8-inch long 2-inch diameter rollers, powered by a 1-HP TEFC motor. A set of 1.5 inch and 9 inch sheaves will give us just under 300RPM at the mill. (There will be a build thread soon)

 

[Keithww]

I have the Cereal Killer and for my last beer a Wit, I set the gap at .31 and conditioned the heck out of the grain. I and had a 50% wheat grain bill and didn't have any issues with the sparge and my grain was dust. So far I am loving this thing for the money, a Crank or MM would be nicer but at 89 shipped I love that thing.

 

[NewBrewB]

How big of a diff are the 1.5" rollers and 2" rollers? Looks like a pretty big price jump.

For my use, I will be grinding about 50 lbs of grain per month.

Thanks!

 

[Golddiggie]

How big of a diff are the 1.5" rollers and 2" rollers? Looks like a pretty big price jump.

For my use, I will be grinding about 50 lbs of grain per month.

Thanks!

From the Monster Brewing Hardware description of the MM2-2.0...

"The larger diameter rollers allows a finer crush with more minimal husk damage, and milling at smaller gap settings without worry of skipping."