Which is a better deal? Corona mill or Cereal Killer?

[Hoochin'Fool]

Seems homebrewing.org (aka NorthernBrewer) sold the last of their Cereal Killer mills, and have replaced it with Northern-Brewer branded Hullwrecker mills, added a hand-grip to the handle, and raised the price by $40. Other than the lettering and hand-grip thing, it sure looks identical.

 

[redrocker652002]

I was doing some research on the Cereal Killer and I found two links for it, but it just sends me to the Hullwrecker. Is this the same grain mill?

I found the same thing. Was going to ask that. Thanks for doing it for me. LOL. Rock On!!!!!!

 

[redrocker652002]

Seems homebrewing.org (aka NorthernBrewer) sold the last of their Cereal Killer mills, and have replaced it with Northern-Brewer branded Hullwrecker mills, added a hand-grip to the handle, and raised the price by $40. Other than the lettering and hand-grip thing, it sure looks identical.

Looks like AIH has the same thing. But they are both owned by the same company now, right?

 

[Hoochin'Fool]

Looks like AIH has the same thing. But they are both owned by the same company now, right?

Yes, along with Midwest Supplies.

 

[redrocker652002]

I have a 60 dollar gift card to Austin Home Brew that I was looking at the CropDuster. Looks kinda cheap though, I might look at the Hullwrecker. Gotta check with the accountant. LOL

 

[IslandLizard]

In this thread/post a fairly recent motorized geared mill alternative is being discussed:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/thread...-or-should-i-expect-more.725489/post-10228357

 

[day_trippr]

I was doing some research on the Cereal Killer and I found two links for it, but it just sends me to the Hullwrecker. Is this the same grain mill?

Aside from the fancy plastic handle and the logo, it could be. All the important stuff - the hardened steel rollers and the mill body and hardware and hopper - all look the same...

Cheers!

 

[wetmk]

I don't know what the better deal is. All I know is that I've been using the ugliest Corona grain mill setup for 25 years. This contraption pairs nicely with my Igloo mash tun and my 30 year old ss valve-less stockpot.

 

[Hoochin'Fool]

@wetmk I laughed at that pic, but in all seriousness, looks pretty damned ingenious!

 

[wetmk]

@wetmk I laughed at that pic, but in all seriousness, looks pretty damned ingenious!

It does look horrible, but it's worked well for a long time. What led me to post this was a couple of questions about rollers wearing out. Corona mill isn't the best thing since sliced bread, but it's not going to wear out.

 

[tld6008]

My Corona mill has been going strong for 30 years and will outlast me!

 

[DarrellQ]

I just don't see how you can do much better than a Cereal Killer. I'm not easily impressed and can usually find faults with most of my purchases but the Cereal Killer isn't one of them. I've had it for three years, and set at .035", it delivers a perfect crush every time when using variable speed drill to drive it.

 

[ZooBeebru]

It does look horrible, but it's worked well for a long time. What led me to post this was a couple of questions about rollers wearing out. Corona mill isn't the best thing since sliced bread, but it's not going to wear out.

Actually, it will. It was never meant to be motorized and the bearing will eventually round out. well pretty sure there is no bearing so the metal will fatigue. The plates on that will also wear, it's a friction component. You will also get a better extraction for a roller mill. But as long as you like it, carry on
sj

 

[Dancy]

Seems homebrewing.org (aka NorthernBrewer) sold the last of their Cereal Killer mills, and have replaced it with Northern-Brewer branded Hullwrecker mills, added a hand-grip to the handle, and raised the price by $40. Other than the lettering and hand-grip thing, it sure looks identical.

That seems likely. I bought my CK in May 2021 for $104.99 And like it — use a drill. I don’t brew a couple of times+ a month like some guys but at that price, I didn’t see the point in a Corona. That HullWrecker at NB/AIH certianly appears to be a CK at $139.99. If buying today, I’d wait for a coupon.