Looking at getting a grain mill. Tossing up between the monster mill 2 and 3 roller 1.5 inch models. As grain crush not quite as important with BIAB ( no stuck sparges) would a 2 roller be fine or would I be better off with the 3 ?
cheers
Sean
Post #2 made 14 years ago
I think you're right, the crush is not as important so go for the 2 roller
I would suggest stainless steel, because then you'll never have to deal with rust or oiling
I would suggest stainless steel, because then you'll never have to deal with rust or oiling
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Post #4 made 14 years ago
I envy you Sean, sailing and brewing, what a life.
The difference between a 2 roller and a 3 roller mill is, with a 3 roller you only need to pass the grain through the mill once (effectively getting a double crush). With a 2 roller you may need to put it through twice if the crush is too course.
The difference between a 2 roller and a 3 roller mill is, with a 3 roller you only need to pass the grain through the mill once (effectively getting a double crush). With a 2 roller you may need to put it through twice if the crush is too course.
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Post #5 made 14 years ago
PS I purchased the MM2 1.5" with SS Rollers and 1/2" Drive Shaft 
And the hopper
The hopper is actually fantastic, all grain self-feeds without getting stuck!
I run it on a .9mm width and it seems to work very well, I only single crush, but I have not thoroughly experimented with crush yet
And the hopper
The hopper is actually fantastic, all grain self-feeds without getting stuck!
I run it on a .9mm width and it seems to work very well, I only single crush, but I have not thoroughly experimented with crush yet
Fermenting: -
Cubed: -
Stirplate: -
On Tap: NS Summer Ale III (WY1272), Landlord III (WY1469), Fighter's 70/- II (WY1272), Roast Porter (WY1028), Cider, Soda
Next: Munich Helles III
5/7/12
Cubed: -
Stirplate: -
On Tap: NS Summer Ale III (WY1272), Landlord III (WY1469), Fighter's 70/- II (WY1272), Roast Porter (WY1028), Cider, Soda
Next: Munich Helles III
5/7/12
Post #6 made 14 years ago
"I envy you Sean, sailing and brewing, what a life."
Got to finish building the bugger yet, hopefully just another year of being itchy. Long time cruisers say cruising is doing boat maintenance in exotic locations !
It's the cruising that actually got me back into brewing after @ 20 year break. Couldn't figure out how to store enough wine aboard, besides a cold beer (especially your own )is better in warmer climates. Not sure if we will go all the way @ or hang @ the pacific/asia, Just have to be back when the kids get to high school age (they are 3 and 5 now).
"PS I purchased the MM2 1.5" with SS Rollers and 1/2" Drive Shaft
And the hopper
The hopper is actually fantastic, all grain self-feeds without getting stuck!"
That is the one I'm looking at, was going to make my own hopper out of carbon fibre ( bling factor) will buy their one and might use it for a mould. Will get the handle as well just in case drill dies.
I've used a couple of hundred kilos of carbon so far on the boat, do you think the government might give me some carbon credits ?
Got to finish building the bugger yet, hopefully just another year of being itchy. Long time cruisers say cruising is doing boat maintenance in exotic locations !
It's the cruising that actually got me back into brewing after @ 20 year break. Couldn't figure out how to store enough wine aboard, besides a cold beer (especially your own )is better in warmer climates. Not sure if we will go all the way @ or hang @ the pacific/asia, Just have to be back when the kids get to high school age (they are 3 and 5 now).
"PS I purchased the MM2 1.5" with SS Rollers and 1/2" Drive Shaft
And the hopper
The hopper is actually fantastic, all grain self-feeds without getting stuck!"
That is the one I'm looking at, was going to make my own hopper out of carbon fibre ( bling factor) will buy their one and might use it for a mould. Will get the handle as well just in case drill dies.
I've used a couple of hundred kilos of carbon so far on the boat, do you think the government might give me some carbon credits ?
Post #7 made 14 years ago
Ha, ha, you could always try.sean wrote:
I've used a couple of hundred kilos of carbon so far on the boat, do you think the government might give me some carbon credits ?
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"It's beer Jim, but not as we know it."
Post #8 made 14 years ago
Remember the handle is incompatible with the 1/2" drive option
Fermenting: -
Cubed: -
Stirplate: -
On Tap: NS Summer Ale III (WY1272), Landlord III (WY1469), Fighter's 70/- II (WY1272), Roast Porter (WY1028), Cider, Soda
Next: Munich Helles III
5/7/12
Cubed: -
Stirplate: -
On Tap: NS Summer Ale III (WY1272), Landlord III (WY1469), Fighter's 70/- II (WY1272), Roast Porter (WY1028), Cider, Soda
Next: Munich Helles III
5/7/12
Post #9 made 14 years ago
i like my MM2 1.5" mild steel and 11#? hopper. i had to tickle with some things to get it just "perfect" but it's a damn fine unit thus far!
MoRdAnTlY [Mr. Wolf '91 - '11]
