I don't know anyone with a mill and need to get this beer brewing. I have a manual and electric food processor with many attachment blades. I found one that's meant for sort of a balance between mixing and a light chop. I tried a small amount of grain in it and it seems to do the trick without turning it into dust.

Previously my BH efficiency was all over the place with pre-crushed grain, anywhere from 63-74%. I now run all of my grain through the mill including any pre-crushed I still have left. I'm now reliably getting 76% ± 2% and it takes a matter of minutes to crush if you drive it with a drill. Without the drill it took about 20 mins for 5kg of grain.

WonderMill: The WonderMill is a popular electric grain mill that can grind up to 100 pounds of flour in an hour. It offers a variety of grind settings and is easy to use. Country Living Grain Mill: The Country Living Grain Mill is a manual mill that is built to last. It has a large capacity and can grind a variety of grains.

Most homebrewers use a standard 2-roller grain mill. Roller mills also tend to keep the husk more intact while still crushing the grain effectively. We recommend a medium-sized crush for the Grainfather Grain Mill. The useful range for 2-roller mills is 0.024" to 0.039", on the Grain Mill this will be settings 4-6.

The Kitchen Mill's Electric Grain Mill, available on Amazon. The 1000-watt, 1.8-horsepower motor is powerful and self-lubricating, and the impact grinding heads run cool to maintain important nutrients. …

In a pinch, your small appliances can substitute for a peppercorn grinder. A blender or a coffee bean mill will serve to transform the whole spices into powder. The electric power they provide is especially helpful if you need to achieve a fine grind, or if you are crushing other spices at the same time, such as anise seeds or whole cloves.

Grain is an agricultural product, and it's size and friability can vary each year depending on the yearly harvest, and the maltster.; To better familiarize yourself with all of the attributes of the malt you're using, you can conduct, what is called a "sieve test."; Milling your own grains at home will allow you to dial in the perfect crush for both your brewing …

Yes, it is possible to mill flour without a mill. Many people use a food processor, blender, or coffee grinder to grind their grain into a fine flour. A rolling pin and a heavy, flat surface can also be used in lieu of a mill. Simply place the grain on the flat surface and use the rolling pin to crush and grind it up into a fine flour.

Interesting stuff. I received a grain mill for Christmas and have brewed 5 beers crushing my own grain. The first couple of batches were in the 75-78% range, then I tried conditioning the grain with a much finer crush. The next batch was 79% and the last two have been way off, down to 62% on today's brew (a Veinna Lager,)!

I mill my grains for the highest efficient yield (conversion). Buy a good supply of rice hulls if you buy a mill. You might find too fine of a mill without a good grain bed can stick the mash. IMO, it was a needed investment to purchase the mill to save trips to the HBS and avoid shipping charges.

When you're brewing with grains, one fact is inescapable: you're going to need to crush them. So, let's explore five ways to do just that, ranging from the thrifty to the …

Crushing grain without a mill can be accomplished by using a mortar and pestle. This method is useful for small batches of grain, as it does not require a large grain mill to …

The ideal gap setting to produce a "fine" crush on my mill might not work at all for your system and process. Your system might require more of a "coarse" crush to work efficiently. Not to mention that grain is an agricultural product and varies in kernel sizes and friability levels from different maltsters and harvests.

When choosing a grain mill, I would consider factors such as grain types, grinding speed, fineness settings, noise level, energy efficiency, ease of use and cleaning, and durability. Additionally, it's …

If you don't, then what I'd do is this: Double-up with large ziploc bags, put the grains into the inner bag (as much as will fit while still allowing the roller to press the grains against the bottom surface), press all the air out and seal both bags tight. Crush …

Pluses: the grain is ready right away on brew day and you get the consistent crush of the homebrew store grain mill. Downsides: well, the consistent crush of the homebrew store grain mill is good, but I prefer a much finer crush than I would get at the homebrew store and that's just not an option. So, let's assume you do want to crush ...

When it comes to grains, you can order them pre-crushed, but if you want the freshest taste, and can spare some cash to buy a grain mill or build one yourself, crushing your own grains is the way to go. Oils in the …

Why are you considering crushing grain is the first question. If it's a matter of keeping costs down and buying a 25kg sack then you have to have a mill.If your buying smaller amounts just buy it pre-crushed.

Ok, so I have some uncracked grains (carapils and medium crystal) in my fridge which i was wanting to use on my next brew. Just one problem, i dont have a grain mill. I have been told you can stick them in a plastic bag and give them a seeing to with a rolling pin or hammer, but have been warned...

However, if you grind too fine you risk a stuck sparge – which really sucks! This article will tell you how to best mill your grain and provide photo examples. (Fig. 1) The GOOD crush: A good crush is one that produces little flour, but fully separates the inner meal of the kernel from the husk. In doing so, the husk must be left mostly intact.

I'm now reliably getting 76% ± 2% and it takes a matter of minutes to crush if you drive it with a drill. Without the drill it took about 20 mins for 5kg of grain. So …

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I have about 8 oz of specialty grain that I need to crush without a mill. It's going to be part of ~5 lbs in a PM recipe so if it shouldn't cause any problems if it's …

The Malt Mill 'Barly Crusher' is Northern Brewer's most popular mill due to it being a high-quality mill that is clean, durable and most importantly, it's hop will help you crush 7 pounds of grain. …

It's not necessarily a health hazard if you've been chugging along for months, crushing up your grains, without a thought about what kinds of residue may be lurking there. But that nasty buildup won't exactly make for ideal beer, either. And it's not just a grain mill that gets a lot of use.

The FERRODAY malted grain mill is a 2 roller mill with a 7lb hopper, perfect for homebrewers wanting to crush larger batches at once. This grain mill forces grain through two 5-inch rollers and keeps the malt husks perfectly intact for the perfect brew. You can also attach an electric drill with no need for an additional attachment if …

What's the best way to crush malt if you don't have a mill at home? How much malt would you venture to crush that way? What about putting malt between two …

6 thoughts on " Hands On Review: Captain Crush, Adjustable Three Roller Grain Mill – Including Mash Tests " John Stout March 5, 2022 at 9:08 am. This is a fantastic review of the Captain Crush Mill. Outstanding in every way. And I have a very good addition to make. I have a similar 3 roller crushing Mill. I also have a two roller …

I used to use a rolling pin with the grains in a zip lock bag. It took some effort but worked. I usually filled the bag so there was 1 layer of grain when it was flat.

This two-roller malt mill is by trusted manufacturer Northern Brewer is one of the best grain mills for crushing malt. The hopper holds about 7 pounds of grain, and has a crush rate of six pounds a minute. The base is made of heavy duty metal, and has two hardened steel rollers that are 1.5 inches in diameter.