MillMaster Homebrew Grain Mill Review

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  • Опубликовано: 8 ноя 2024

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  • @tonytribisonna9886
    @tonytribisonna9886 Год назад +1

    I’ve been using this mill here in Australia for more 6
    Years it is the best I have seen and used till this day.
    Quality ! This mill will outperform and outlast any other mill on the market the cheap Chinese ones don’t even come close.
    Everything you said about this mill is true big improvement on efficiency compared to my old
    Plastic Valley mill l was using.
    Good review and Cheers 🍻

  • @DavidHeathHomebrew
    @DavidHeathHomebrew 3 года назад +4

    I missed this one but just made up for it. Great that you had a better experience with this mill and nicely done as always. Ive not heard of this before but it certainly looks and sounds like the real deal.

    • @PortlyGentleman
      @PortlyGentleman  3 года назад +1

      No worries David I know you’re a busy man I appreciate that you took the time to comment that means a lot to me 🍻🍻

    • @rogerplourde1151
      @rogerplourde1151 3 года назад +1

      its a beast ,,just used mine and wow ,,nothing on the market compares to it

  • @mrjohnthepom1
    @mrjohnthepom1 3 года назад +1

    Hi Bradley, I have used this mill for a number of years and believe it to be a great piece of kit. As an ex-craft brewer producing 250 liters a day it also improved my efficiency levels between 7 and 8%.

    • @PortlyGentleman
      @PortlyGentleman  3 года назад +1

      I couldn’t agree with you more 🍻🍻🍻

  • @kevinholt8826
    @kevinholt8826 2 года назад

    Had my Mill master for about 5 years. It’s an awesome mill. Great crush no shearing of husks. Solid build. I ordered from Australia and it ended up to cost me about the same as a Monster mill would have. Shipping was not that bad. But as I said it was 5 yrs ago

  • @jonmccombs1711
    @jonmccombs1711 3 года назад +1

    Fantastic review. I enjoy every post regardless if it applies to me or not. Rarely I stop what I am doing to watch a RUclips video but yours and Short Circuit and David Heath get my attention every time. Keep it up and happy brewing!

    • @PortlyGentleman
      @PortlyGentleman  3 года назад +1

      Thank you very much for mentioning my name with those guys I really appreciate it just made my day man 🍻

  • @vortexau
    @vortexau 3 года назад +1

    I have been using the previous version with knurled rollers for many years, coming up on 8 years now at least. Absolute quality and as good as the day I bought it. I'm planning an upgrade to the fluted rollers now after seeing this.
    I have also built my own hopper for it which takes 10kg of malt. Handles it easy!

    • @PortlyGentleman
      @PortlyGentleman  3 года назад +1

      It’s good to hear I definitely think this is a high-quality piece of equipment! that custom hopper sounds like the way to go 🍻🍻

  • @TheBruSho
    @TheBruSho 3 года назад +1

    Pretty genius setup with the ziptie and speed knob!

    • @PortlyGentleman
      @PortlyGentleman  3 года назад +1

      Thank you Trent simple is usually best 🍻

  • @notrealgerard
    @notrealgerard 2 года назад +1

    Watched your video on this mill because I'm in the market to replace mine, the one I currently have is a generic two roller mill that constantly stops pulling grain in the mill... It's starting to be the most frustrating part of my brew day. Saw your review and pulled the trigger on the mill, I didn't get the hopper but I'm thinking I can jimmy something up from my current mills hopper and if not build a larger one out of some MDF, I do around 30lb batches so I want the hopper to be somewhat substantial, this purchase was not cheap but excited to get and use it. Cheers!

  • @DavidMartin-ly5li
    @DavidMartin-ly5li 3 года назад +3

    I have this mill and it does a wonderful job and the crush can be dialled in to perfection. Ok, I’m in Australia so the freight wasn’t an issue but it’s worth the money. Agree, the hopper should be bigger and I’d like to see them use a slightly thicker grade aluminium.

    • @vortexau
      @vortexau 3 года назад +1

      I'm downunder too, and love mine. Pretty easy to build a bigger hopper, I built a decent size one and it was worth the effort.

    • @PortlyGentleman
      @PortlyGentleman  3 года назад +2

      Lol Size does matter 🤣🤣

  • @wellyftw
    @wellyftw 3 года назад +1

    I've got the same mill. Had it for 4 or 5 years now, although haven't used it a lot lately as my local HBS mills grain for me but I'm probably going to go back to milling my grain now I'm brewing with a B40 and B150 so I can dial it in a bit better. But totally agree, this grain mill is the business. It weighs a ton, incredibly well made. It's a mill for life I think.

    • @PortlyGentleman
      @PortlyGentleman  3 года назад +2

      Definitely if you’ve got the smell why the hell are you using it lol once you start using again it’ll definitely help you with efficiency and your overall mashing process! thank you so much for watching and commenting🍻

  • @tugsynz
    @tugsynz Год назад +1

    Thanks for the video, seen your pain regarding the SS Mill. I have just purchased the mill in little old NZ. Looking forward to mill some grain Yehaw! Whats a good gap size to start with? ps. I watch all your videos!!

    • @PortlyGentleman
      @PortlyGentleman  Год назад +1

      You've got yourself a really good mill I've been testing a newer mail lately. Since I got into the new house and started brewing again. I think I was around 1.1 or 1.2 mm
      Thank you so much for your support. I appreciate it

    • @tugsynz
      @tugsynz Год назад +1

      @@PortlyGentleman When you say newer mill, do you mean same model but newer, or another brand alltogether?

    • @PortlyGentleman
      @PortlyGentleman  Год назад

      @@tugsynz I've been messing around with the Blichmann It's an entirely different planet price wise.

    • @tugsynz
      @tugsynz Год назад +1

      Yeah looks like 4 times the price :)

    • @PortlyGentleman
      @PortlyGentleman  Год назад +1

      @@tugsynz Yes and nowhere near 4x better..

  • @Hellbrews
    @Hellbrews 3 года назад +1

    The speed control is a good idea ! Great Video Brad ! Cheers 🍻 🍻

    • @PortlyGentleman
      @PortlyGentleman  3 года назад +2

      Thank you ! It definitely does the job 🍻

  • @woodshedbrewingco.481
    @woodshedbrewingco.481 3 года назад +1

    Great stuff Bradley! I am considering upgrading my mill and this sounds promising. Frustrating seeing a lot of reviews of expensive mills coming up short. If I’m gonna pay that kind of money it should do exactly what it’s expected to do. Appreciate it brother! Sláinte!

    • @PortlyGentleman
      @PortlyGentleman  3 года назад +1

      I couldn’t agree with you more ! i’ve heard that the Blichmann Is really good, I have yet to test it out. It’s just very expensive 😬

  • @jonmccombs1711
    @jonmccombs1711 3 года назад +1

    Have you had alot of experience with duotight connectors. I used them on my Spike CF5 and just a little nervous. Your feedback goes a long way with me. Happy brewing!

    • @PortlyGentleman
      @PortlyGentleman  3 года назад +1

      I think they’re pretty good I think that they’ve come out with a new tubing recently that’s a little bit more robust that works better. I think as long as you don’t put too much stress on the connection bending it or something it should be fine.

  • @alfiefranklin7831
    @alfiefranklin7831 3 года назад +1

    Great video Bradley, mill looks very good, I’m having trouble with mine at the moment, bought a new one recently and it’s useless! I’ll definitely consider this one.....

    • @PortlyGentleman
      @PortlyGentleman  3 года назад +2

      I think it’s definitely worth your consideration !

    • @alfiefranklin7831
      @alfiefranklin7831 3 года назад

      It’s on its way from Australia! I’m hoping it will end my “crushing” problems......

  • @remimalouin4447
    @remimalouin4447 3 года назад

    Hi bradley hi have the same grain mill motorisée with a high torq ridgid drill at 500 rpm ils ton high ...you set the speed at 200 rpm??and the gap ??m'y %efficent are down thx

  • @allanbrand
    @allanbrand 3 года назад +1

    Pretty sweet! Couldn't remember but did you also try the Monster Mill MM3? If so, what did you think of it?

    • @PortlyGentleman
      @PortlyGentleman  3 года назад +1

      I have used the three roller monster mill nothing wrong with it🍻

  • @skroz1
    @skroz1 3 года назад +1

    Remember kids, you can't reattach hamburger. Use the guard.
    Great video, as always. It's only used for a few minutes at the start of each brew day, but you gotta have a good mill.

    • @PortlyGentleman
      @PortlyGentleman  3 года назад +1

      I was thinking the same thing myself it’s a shame I only use it for a few minutes and then turn it off😂😂

  • @WreckedBrewery
    @WreckedBrewery 3 года назад +1

    Great video! Looks like a solid mill. I like the gear drive it has. It is a shame to not have a bigger hopper, or at least offer a hopper extension like some other mills. Cheers!

  • @ElementaryBrewingCo
    @ElementaryBrewingCo 3 года назад +1

    Digging the drill set up. Looks awesome! Zip ties and duct tape baby!!!

    • @PortlyGentleman
      @PortlyGentleman  3 года назад

      Zip ties and duct tape for sure sometimes it works so well a temporary fix can become permanent .

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers
    @ShortCircuitedBrewers 3 года назад +1

    Oh no.... I hate when I don't hit record!!! The gear drive is really nice on that. Thanks for all that info!

    • @PortlyGentleman
      @PortlyGentleman  3 года назад +1

      Thanks Brian at least now I know I’m not the only one that does it, the struggle is real my friend 🍻

  • @timheffernan3577
    @timheffernan3577 3 года назад +1

    Overall do you recommend a two roller vs a 3 roller mill and if so why?

    • @PortlyGentleman
      @PortlyGentleman  3 года назад +3

      I personally like to roller less complicated and easier to mess with I’m pretty lazy.. I also reserve the right to change my opinion at any time lol 🍻🍻🍻

  • @brianmead1717
    @brianmead1717 3 года назад

    just curious what gap you ended up going with? I just got this mill and was looking for a starting point.

    • @markclavell2703
      @markclavell2703 3 года назад

      I've got this mill and I set it up using a credit card as the gap size.

  • @timothybaker8922
    @timothybaker8922 3 года назад +1

    I've had pretty decent experience so far with the SS Brewtech mill. That said, if I had to buy again this mill might make me think twice.

    • @PortlyGentleman
      @PortlyGentleman  3 года назад +1

      I’m happy to see that they’re getting their act together🍻

    • @timothybaker8922
      @timothybaker8922 3 года назад

      @@PortlyGentleman Still had issues just not the same ones.

  • @stuartthistlethwaite2570
    @stuartthistlethwaite2570 3 года назад +1

    Would love one but think UK delivery would be steep keep up the brilliant reviews 🍺😷👍.

    • @PortlyGentleman
      @PortlyGentleman  3 года назад

      The struggle is real international shipping can be difficult! 🍻🍻🍻

  • @peppe1450
    @peppe1450 3 года назад +1

    I do not know where I read it
    but the optimum speed on a crusher is 90 rpm, so as not to damage the shells.
    (or it was just my mill it was about)

    • @PortlyGentleman
      @PortlyGentleman  3 года назад +1

      It may be different for different equipment

    • @EdgeMasterPro
      @EdgeMasterPro 3 года назад +1

      Francis Hemeter from MillMaster here. When we did testing with the fluted rollers we tested with a full set of ASBC (American Society of Brewing Chemists) at 100RPM, 230RPM and 520RPM, yes we put a tachometer on the mill for testing so these are roller speeds not motor speeds. At lower RPM we ended up with 1-2% more flour in the pan at 100RPM than we did at 230RPM, then more flour again 1-2% up near the 520RPM and higher. We used to make knurled rollers the rely upon crushing and in this respect lower RPMs delivered a better "crush" but as the fluted rollers cut. I wish I could claim engineering genius for this but it was just by product of the flutes that run on commercial machines at at high linear speed in larger diameter rollers.

    • @peppe1450
      @peppe1450 3 года назад

      @@EdgeMasterPro Thanks for a good answer :-)

  • @porterbrewer9349
    @porterbrewer9349 3 года назад

    Nice review, Bradley.
    You have said that you want to remain married. Don't Raid Her Kitchen for Gear!! Now, back to our regularly scheduled program.

  • @charibrewing
    @charibrewing 3 года назад

    Good work Bradley. Was this inspired by me asking you a ton of questions on Instagram?

  • @dane9945
    @dane9945 3 года назад

    Hey Bradley, I usually watch your videos with headphones on, and for some reason I'm only getting sound out of the right speaker. This has been happening for each video after your unitank transfer one.

    • @patmog
      @patmog 3 года назад

      Yeah, I also only get sound in the right channel.

  • @thtpower1
    @thtpower1 3 года назад +1

    Nice one 👌your background getting crowded 😅 still waiting for brewtools to send you unitank for your review

  • @Swans_And_Ducks
    @Swans_And_Ducks 3 года назад +1

    Try a Millars mill. 👍. Fantastic....

  • @ShortCircuitedBrewers
    @ShortCircuitedBrewers 3 года назад +3

    4th!!!

  • @chriskulesza1614
    @chriskulesza1614 3 года назад +1

    SS Brewtech has horrible service and I have a brew bucket andI am already getting rid of it after less than a year. I will stay with one fermenter my Spike Flex +. This one looks better than the SS.

    • @PortlyGentleman
      @PortlyGentleman  3 года назад +2

      In my experience I would agree with you! it’s definitely less expensive to own🍻

    • @chriskulesza1614
      @chriskulesza1614 3 года назад

      @@PortlyGentleman If I needed a mill I would go with this or the Blichmann but I help out at my LHBS so I use our mill.

  • @thehoppyhour6297
    @thehoppyhour6297 3 года назад +1

    brands have hurt me before too #neverforget

  • @MasoThings
    @MasoThings 3 года назад +2

    Gotta love "China Freight"

    • @PortlyGentleman
      @PortlyGentleman  3 года назад +1

      Especially when they have a particularly good sale 🍻🍻