Affordable Malt Mill

[andymacintyre]

I have been thinking about maltmills but barley crusher or crankenmaster etc. are quite expensive.
And I then saw this and wondered if it would do an acceptable job. I see the deluxe version can be motorised with a drill too. Certainly a lot more affordable than the others I have thought about.

http://www.enterplayment.com/victorio-hand-crank-grain-mill-p-1675025.html?currency=GBP

 

[wilsoa1111]

tbh i reckon it would be pretty naff and seems a bit dear vs this one:
http://www.the-home-brew-shop.co.uk/aca ... L4xvoNyGSo
which isnt any better but would maybe do for some spec malts were just need it broken up a bit-i reckon best bet is to do it properly or keep getting it crushed and just deal with any oxidation issues

but really need someone with a bit more exp

 

[wilsoa1111]

did peak my interest- so had a quick google- seems v similar to the corona grain mills and some people seem to get on with them...
http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f36/corona- ... ill-61669/
Think it depends how much time ur prepared to put into adjusting it but i reckon doing 4kg would be a right pain in the arm :grin:

 

[andymacintyre]

Yeah, I was coming to the conclusion this would be a false economy.
Of course, I don't actually NEED a maltmill at all... :-)

 

[Vossy1]

Crushed malt will last a very very long time if stored dry, Un crushed will store longer.
Un crushed is cheaper than crushed but if you're looking at it from a cost pov at around £4 saved on a sack it will take you a long time to recover the initial cost. If like me however, you intend to brew for life it will pay for itself eventually, if that's your take.
I recently threw away (composted) 6 sacks of Maris Otter and around 3 sacks of mixed coloured malts...if they'd have been whole I'd probably have had the confidence to still use them

and above all...some things you have to have if you're me :lol:

 

[zgoda]

Uncrushed malt takes ~30% less storage space. This might be a key point if you're short on space in the shed (like me). I reckon buying grain crusher as my best investment in this hobby.