ozdevil Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 5 hours ago, Hoppy81 said: You'll also have to add another $85 for the power source (unless you use the aligator clips with a battery, $15.50 plus $35 for the hopper, so now you are looking at $330ish. Has anyone actually got one of these Maltzillas? I've been interested in them for some time but a few videos i've watched shows grain pouring out of a gap where it shouldn't... I know Gash had one but not sure if he still has one though maybe have a chat with Gash mate see his views I have good reports from the Grainfather electric mill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoppy81 Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 Just now, ozdevil said: I know Gash had one but not sure if he still has one though maybe have a chat with Gash mate see his views I have good reports from the Grainfather electric mill Yeah i spoke with him when he first got one and he wasn't sold on it but i think that was the original version. I'm leaning towards the Grainfather mill i think Cheers mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozdevil Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 3 minutes ago, Hoppy81 said: Yeah i spoke with him when he first got one and he wasn't sold on it but i think that was the original version. I'm leaning towards the Grainfather mill i think Cheers mate a member of my brew club had got the grainfather in his hands well before the release date (dam works for them haha) so was privvy to a few reviews from him . and from what i have seen of his crushes with the grainfather is pretty good and i dont think it is as bulky as the maltzilla version . i knew gash had the 1st version not sure wether he purchase the current model , but you dont hear much around the traps on these now i think personally the normal 2 roller is simple enough with a drill and bobs ya uncle 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoppy81 Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 I'm liking the idea of electric so i can do other stuff while the grain is milling haha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozdevil Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 2 minutes ago, Hoppy81 said: I'm liking the idea of electric so i can do other stuff while the grain is milling haha I agree , i believe if you get the 12 litre bottles of water and cut the bottom out they make a great hopper specially if ya doing big batches bigger then 5kg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stquinto Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 A Samual Adams AG clone (from a bottle). Almost all of the others have been gushers, I was gunna tip them. A bot underwhelming but at least I got to taste some. Afterwards some random bottle from a year ago, I think it might have been an unsuccessful attempt at an extract Duvel. It ain’t Duvel but it goes down ok, maybe like a Chimay Red. Then a Coopers vintage 21 (could be mistaken about the year). Now that one is a lovely drop 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamus O'Sean Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 20 hours ago, Classic Brewing Co said: Yeah I am thinking it's nice to have all of the whiz bang stuff but the reality is when do you stop spending ( I already know the answer, you don't ) AK said he uses the 2 roller & he bangs out the AG brews so I think that would be good enough for me. Cheers. I have a similar mill to the Kegland one. I use the Ozito drill here. This drill does not miss a beat. You need good torque at low speeds to crush grains. Some of the rechargeable/cheap Aldi ones do not stand up to that type of use. I figured $99, knowing that it will work like a dream, was better than $60 that died on me and became $159 after I bought the Ozito drill that I should have bought in the first place. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozdevil Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 48 minutes ago, Shamus O'Sean said: I use the Ozito drill here. thats where my drill went Shamus Stole it lol, seriously great drill it hasn't let me down yet using the kegland mill for the price of the ozito its great value 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Shamus O'Sean said: I have a similar mill to the Kegland one. I use the Ozito drill here. This drill does not miss a beat. You need good torque at low speeds to crush grains. Some of the rechargeable/cheap Aldi ones do not stand up to that type of use. I figured $99, knowing that it will work like a dream, was better than $60 that died on me and became $159 after I bought the Ozito drill that I should have bought in the first place. Fair enough Shamus, that's interesting & handy to know. Thanks. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussiekraut Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 5 hours ago, Shamus O'Sean said: I have a similar mill to the Kegland one. I use the Ozito drill here. This drill does not miss a beat. You need good torque at low speeds to crush grains. Some of the rechargeable/cheap Aldi ones do not stand up to that type of use. I figured $99, knowing that it will work like a dream, was better than $60 that died on me and became $159 after I bought the Ozito drill that I should have bought in the first place. The Aldi one I use is a 20V device with a 4Ah battery. There is plenty of torque on tap I've used it for well over 2 years now and have had no dramas with it. If it happens to fail, it is fairly cheap to replace it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Just now, Aussiekraut said: The Aldi one I use is a 20V device with a 4Ah battery. There is plenty of torque on tap I've used it for well over 2 years now and have had no dramas with it. If it happens to fail, it is fairly cheap to replace it. I probably would be looking to buy a cheaper one that I can get use out of it for other tasks around the place but first I have to get a mill ( & as I keep saying - more kegs ) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tone boy Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 I just mill the grains by turning the handle Work up a thirst that way 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 2 minutes ago, Tone boy said: I just mill the grains by turning the handle Work up a thirst that way Toner by the time I end up getting all the stuff I need, I probably will end up doing the same 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 (edited) I just noticed Keg King have this one with a mounting board for $99.00. Sounds like a better deal. Grain Malt Mill (2 Roller) With Steel Mounting Board - New Design SKU 5443 $99.00 Edited October 17, 2022 by Classic Brewing Co 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozdevil Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 27 minutes ago, Classic Brewing Co said: I just noticed Keg King have this one with a mounting board for $99.00. Sounds like a better deal. Grain Malt Mill (2 Roller) With Steel Mounting Board - New Design SKU 5443 $99.00 both kegland mill and keg king mill are very much similar mills , in ways its only the asthetics of the mill that is very different and that it comes with the board mounted both kegland and kig king rollers are knurled to be honest with you either one of the mills will do a fine job if you go the Keg King mill everything is bundled already but you may have to assemble it i dont think you will be disappointed either way 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 5 minutes ago, ozdevil said: both kegland mill and keg king mill are very much similar mills , in ways its only the asthetics of the mill that is very different and that it comes with the board mounted both kegland and kig king rollers are knurled to be honest with you either one of the mills will do a fine job if you go the Keg King mill everything is bundled already but you may have to assemble it i dont think you will be disappointed either way I like the idea of the steel mount, if I struggle with assembly my neighbour/drinking buddy is an engineer & has his own workshop next door & re-bulids vintage Motor Bikes/Parts etc - I am sure he will get it right. Cheers. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozdevil Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Just now, Classic Brewing Co said: I like the idea of the steel mount, if I struggle with assembly my neighbour/drinking buddy is an engineer & has his own workshop next door & re-bulids vintage Motor Bikes/Parts etc - I am sure he will get it right. Cheers. assembly will not be difficult its only most likely attaching the board , it may even be attached on delivery. and just assembling the hopper , nothing to them then there is only 1 trial and error situation you will have is setting the mill for your grain as you only just want to crack the grains so they still look intact but allows your water to enter the husk to do its magic. so only do a small amount until your happy with the crush , then go for it. yes i kind of like the keg king mill myself for the very same reason 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 23 minutes ago, ozdevil said: assembly will not be difficult its only most likely attaching the board , it may even be attached on delivery. and just assembling the hopper , nothing to them then there is only 1 trial and error situation you will have is setting the mill for your grain as you only just want to crack the grains so they still look intact but allows your water to enter the husk to do its magic. so only do a small amount until your happy with the crush , then go for it. yes i kind of like the keg king mill myself for the very same reason Yeah I understand you could quite easily make 'flour' if you weren't careful. I think I will be getting that one & Beer Belly have 25kg bags of Coopers Ale Malt for $59.00, I can easily pick it up so things are looking on the bright side to continue my AG journey. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pale Man Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 55 minutes ago, Classic Brewing Co said: Yeah I understand you could quite easily make 'flour' if you weren't careful. I think I will be getting that one & Beer Belly have 25kg bags of Coopers Ale Malt for $59.00, I can easily pick it up so things are looking on the bright side to continue my AG journey. You wont regret cracking your own grain Phil. I think its another step up in all grain brewing. It adds a freshness. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 12 minutes ago, Pale Man said: You wont regret cracking your own grain Phil. I think its another step up in all grain brewing. It adds a freshness. Yeah Cheers Paleo, I have done it in the past with a rolling pin for partials until I got it milled for me however I would agree straight out of the bag, milled & brewed would make a vast difference. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brauhaus Fritz Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Having another HefeWheat and it’s even better out of a Weizen glass, even if it is not a Weizen at all. Having had quite a few gushers and odd tasting bottles in this lot I understand now the importance of attention to detail in hygiene, temperature control and storage. It’s good to continuously learn something new. Unfortunately had no time to open and set up my Brezilla, gardening took over. There is always next weekend, or maybe it will be bottling day. The Vintage Ale tastes promising. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDT2 Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 12 hours ago, Shamus O'Sean said: I have a similar mill to the Kegland one. I use the Ozito drill here. This drill does not miss a beat. You need good torque at low speeds to crush grains. Some of the rechargeable/cheap Aldi ones do not stand up to that type of use. I figured $99, knowing that it will work like a dream, was better than $60 that died on me and became $159 after I bought the Ozito drill that I should have bought in the first place. I use an Ozito drill as well I was going to replace it with something better ( so I thought ) and that was about 3 or 4 years ago and it’s still going strong! It’s the lower end drill as well not the brushless one! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Just having a drink outside with my neighbour a Pale Ale, with this weather why wouldn't you. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 Pale Ale Can of Pale, One kilo of Light Dry Malt 250g Crystal Malt and 250g Carapils, steeped for 30 min. Boiled for 10 With 30g Galaxy hops at Flameout. I really like this one, it will be a regular, till I find a better one. Just a great Session Beer 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeB7 Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 It's like a KB...1970's KB 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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