Grain mill

[Moondoggy]

I am looking to buy a grain mill. Was wondering if there are any preferences out there.

For reference I am leaning toward one of these:

A B3 2 inch mill for $109.00

The B3 Grain Gobbler $149.00

Or

A Phil's mill 2 for around $150.00

[brewmonkey]

Not sure what is available to you but I would look for a mill where the gap is adjustable. If it is a two roller mill I would look for one where both rollers are rotating rather then one stationary one rotating.

If you find one that is adjustable you can get a set of "keys" to help you set the gap for your needs as long as you have all the info on your grain (should be available from your supplier).

[Moondoggy]

Thanks for the advice. Although, a few bucks more the fully adjustable mill sounds like it is the way to go.

[brewmonkey]

They certainly are. Basically wither will work, but if you have one with a stationary piece wht happens is the grain is pulverized rather then cracked. With 2 rollers the grain is moving as well as the rollers so while some may get pulverized the majority will be cracked. If you can find and get the gap kayes you can really fine tune the mill settings and get excellent efficiency from your grains.

[bierboy]

I have the Barley Crusher and love it.
www.barleycrusher.com

[O2 Mash]

Go with the Maltmill by Jack Schmidling Productions. Big Beefy 10" rollers that will last you a lifetime. You can get a Barebones maltmill without a hopper, hand crank, etc.... and get it for 85.00 and Jack will sell it to you direct from the factory. Just build your own hopper, or funnel, and attach a drill to the shaft. Studies have been done on them and they crush grain the SAME as some $6,500 units, just not as fast of course.

Here's the link.. http://schmidling.netfirms.com/maltmill.htm

Good luck.

[Tweek]

I still dont own a mill, but when I looked into it it seemed like the malt mill like 02 Mash was mentioning was the hands down best for Homebrewers. This of course was just my opinion based on the research I had done and people I had talked to.