all grain equipment

tompb · Post by **tompb** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 7:23 pm

Hi Guys,

With my venture into all grain brewing I guess I need some advice. The first thing I was wondering about is grain mills. I ordered 300# so a mill is a must. Can I get by with a corona style or should I get an adjustable roller? I am still looking for 2 more kegs to make into kettles if anyone has a non returnable sitting around. Any advice is welcome.

Thanks All,

Tom

DaveCo · Post by **DaveCo** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 8:38 am

Tom:

Here is what Brian and I bought and we are very happy with it.

http://www.barleycrusher.com/barleycrusher.php

Dave

Mark R · Post by **Mark R** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 9:25 am

I am also happy with Brian and Dave's grain mill.

SeanL · Post by **SeanL** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 7:44 pm

Tom,
I use a Schmidling Maltmill and am very happy with it, although all the major mills on the market will get the job done. It basically comes down to how much money you want to spend and whether or not you want it adjustable. The corona-style mill tends to turn your grain into flour rather than giving you a good crush.

Sean

tompb · Post by **tompb** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 8:31 pm

Thanks for all the input. I guess I'll bite the bullet and get a roller mill.

Tom

Matt F · Post by **Matt F** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 8:16 am

I have a crankandstein mill which has worked well too. I use a variable speed drill and run it slow. It is important not to mill your grain too fast.