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=Roller Mill= | =Roller Mill= | ||
[[File:3 rollers principle.gif|thumb|125px|right|3 roller mill]] | |||
The most common for beer brewing. Grains are passed through 2 or more rollers to crush grains without disturbing the husks. Most are adjustable down to a small kernel. Good for most grains except corn. Corn can be too tough for the mill to crush. | The most common for beer brewing. Grains are passed through 2 or more rollers to crush grains without disturbing the husks. Most are adjustable down to a small kernel. Good for most grains except corn. Corn can be too tough for the mill to crush. | ||
:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdScbJFJvRI Setting up a roller mill] | |||
=Hammer Mill= | =Hammer Mill= | ||
[[File:Hammermill 1.jpg|thumb|125px|right|Hammer mill]] | |||
Used commercially for grains. Unlike the Roller Mill the hammer mill will damage the husks. Uses screens for size adjustment. Kernel size can get be as small as flour. Can handle all grains including corn. | Used commercially for grains. Unlike the Roller Mill the hammer mill will damage the husks. Uses screens for size adjustment. Kernel size can get be as small as flour. Can handle all grains including corn. | ||
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzmVxZ_ujWI Hammer Mill Animation] | :[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzmVxZ_ujWI Hammer Mill Animation] | ||
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhAqn38ttKE Hammer Mill vs Roller Mill.] | :[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhAqn38ttKE Hammer Mill vs Roller Mill.] | ||
=Burr Mill= | =Burr Mill= | ||
Can mill all grains but is normally used for corn. Provides an inconsistent grind size. Has some adjustablity. Most common brands are Corona and Victoria. | [[File:Corona Mill.jpg|thumb|125px|right|Burr mill]] | ||
Can mill all grains but is normally used for corn. Provides an inconsistent grind size and destroys husks. Has some adjustablity. Most common brands are Corona and Victoria. | |||
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIiBTftxOao Setting up a Victoria Mill] | :[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIiBTftxOao Setting up a Victoria Mill] | ||
:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqDQDxuj_0A Using a Corona Mill] | |||
=Stone Mill= | =Stone Mill= | ||
Unless you're stuck in the 1800's or you're a historical reenactor you won't be using a Stone Mill. It's the old fashion type where big stones roll on top of each other. | |||
Latest revision as of 15:57, 14 January 2018
A device used to crush grain. Multiple types exist, each with each own characteristics.
Roller Mill
The most common for beer brewing. Grains are passed through 2 or more rollers to crush grains without disturbing the husks. Most are adjustable down to a small kernel. Good for most grains except corn. Corn can be too tough for the mill to crush.
Hammer Mill
Used commercially for grains. Unlike the Roller Mill the hammer mill will damage the husks. Uses screens for size adjustment. Kernel size can get be as small as flour. Can handle all grains including corn.
Burr Mill
Can mill all grains but is normally used for corn. Provides an inconsistent grind size and destroys husks. Has some adjustablity. Most common brands are Corona and Victoria.
Stone Mill
Unless you're stuck in the 1800's or you're a historical reenactor you won't be using a Stone Mill. It's the old fashion type where big stones roll on top of each other.