Budget Grain Mill?

[RichK]

I'm about to give a partial mash brew a go. The intention is to take & tweak a one can kit but this time mash a couple of kg of pale malt(?) instead of sugar/dme/lme I'd normally use.

Is there any budget grain mills available that are actually any use. I'm not doing big quantities (couple of kg max) so don't need a big throughput & I'm definitely at the budget end of the spectrum. The only ones that seem to be around are the cheap Chinese (Corona style) knock offs which seem to get mixed reception (it's probably pot luck if you get a good/bad one). Can anybody suggest any alternatives?

tia

 

[yeastinfection]

If your trying it out...I'd advise buying your grains pre crushed. No extra cost and no big layout if it doesn't pa out.

 

[BarnBrian]

I agree with yeast infection.

 

[RichK]

Thanks for that. Looks like I'll be having a chat at the LHBS tomorrow. Whilst I've noted that they do sell grains, I've not asked about getting it ground. Hopefully, I'll manage a time when they're not busy.

 

[-Bezza-]

I've not asked about getting it ground.

I'd suggest only asking for it crushed, otherwise you'll end up with a bag of flour! :nod:

 

[RichK]

I'd suggest only asking for it crushed, otherwise you'll end up with a bag of flour! :nod:

Yes, crushed, that's the word I was looking for & couldn't think of it...

 

[IainM]

I would imagine that most LHBS sell pre-crushed grain.

 

[RichK]

Back from the LHBS with a large bag of crushed Maris Otter :) Roll on next weekend.

 

[-Bezza-]

Back from the LHBS with a large bag of crushed Maris Otter :) Roll on next weekend.

You could get yourself into a lot of trouble with that!