Milling

tim · Post by **tim** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 11:35 pm

Just got a 25k bag of grain from H&G and now realise I ordered it whole not crushed!

Its what goes of ordering late at night after sampling a particualrly good IPA

Any suggestions for an improvised mill? What about putting it for a quick wizz in a food processor?

T

Post by **Andy** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 11:37 pm

Sorry but

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Post by **Andy** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 11:39 pm

but seriously...

food processor will be no good as it will cut/destroy the grains rather than crush them - you don't want to end up with a load of flour.

Have you got a friendly home brew shop who could mill the grains if you promise to throw all your future custom their way ?

Orfy · Post by **Orfy** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 11:50 pm

A rolling pin but only for a kilo, wouldn't fancy a full bag!

tim · Post by **tim** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 12:02 am

Rats - guess I'm gonna have to see how many people want to get me a christmas present ... any suggestions for a reasonably priced mill?
T

Orfy · Post by **Orfy** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 1:15 am

How many brewers do you know. It's an ideal thing to share! You'd only need it maybe once a month.

Orfy · Post by **Orfy** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 1:56 am

http://www.pvrdirect.co.uk/productInfo. ... ef=168670E

bitter_dave · Post by **bitter_dave** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 7:19 am

tim wrote:Any suggestions for an improvised mill? What about putting it for a quick wizz in a food processor?

T

I've met a guy who uses a food processor to grind up his malt; I've also tried his beers which were good. He obviously stops before it turns into flour. Perhaps worth a try on a small amount of malt if other options fall through?

tim · Post by **tim** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 10:04 am

Thanks for the pointers guys. Have an old coffee grinder I used to use for spices with an adjustable grinding mechanism. After a bit of trial and error got it to the right setting (about 3/4 open), unscrewed the handle and attached an electric drill and it works fine - OK for a backup anyway.

Back in business so lets get on with that mash .....

T

moorsd · Post by **moorsd** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 10:52 am

Orfy wrote:http://www.pvrdirect.co.uk/productInfo. ... ef=168670E

Orfy is this adjustable?...looks like one I saw in my HB shop...only this ones a 1/4 of the price!!

Orfy · Post by **Orfy** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 2:19 pm

I've emailed them. I'm in for one if it is. I'll make an hopper.

I'm hoping to get 25kg of unmilled for Ã‚Â£10 instead of milled at Ã‚Â£25.

Post by **Andy** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 3:11 pm

When I add that mill to the shopping basket the price shows up as 93p !

Ã‚Â£8.73 with delivery and VAT !!

Seveneer · Post by **Seveneer** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 3:14 pm

Sounds like a bargain Andy. Be interesting to see if they honour it.

/Phil.

bitter_dave · Post by **bitter_dave** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 3:18 pm

Hmm 93p for a grain mill seems apealing...

steve_flack · Post by **steve_flack** » Sat Dec 16, 2006 5:04 pm

Unless that 93p deal comes through

I've found that the Uk retailers take a huge liberty with the prices of malt mills. If you contact the Barley Crusher guys they will ship you the complete mill with a 15lb hopper for $194 airmail. Obviously with the smaller hopper or surface mail it's cheaper ($154). That's the inclusive price....but without UK VAT.

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

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