MaltMuncher Grain Mill : Set Up & Testing

[@NaughtyGoatFarm]

Would love to see a video talking specifically about what sort of grains can be used in brewing from farm stores and how to achieve good results with feed grade grain to save money.

[@gwarrichmond6232]

Just went all over the internet looking at Mills and by accident came by yours.... lol 😂 that's exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks bud !!! 👍🏼

[@GrantMcEwing]

I added a Worm Gear 15:1 63C Speed Reducer Gearbox to my 2 roller malt mill - to enable the electric drill to run the mill. The gear box was $25 when I purchased it in Jan 2021, but the price is now $50. I had to drill holes mill crank shaft and gearbox output to couple using a piece of aluminium tube and bolts. The units need to shimmed to align the rotating shafts...

[@CarlPapa88]

Ughhhh...I was almost set on a DIY mill, but you & Hombrew4Life have convinced me. Gotta break down and buy one.

[@nateashe3140]

So happy for you. I remember getting my grain mill... yeah my shop would mill it for me, but I always liked being able to order a 25 kilo bag and mill as I brewed. Hope the kiddos are getting better. Rock on, dude!

[@StillIt]

Yeah man. I can't wait to do a full run with it! The kids have bounced back well! Cheers man.

[@chironchangnoi]

Great video! Thank you! At about 9:20 you started to talk about how you are no carpenter. I have to tell you, as a farmer, you are indeed a carpenter. We all use many of the same tools and techniques and we're not proud about it, but we get the job done!

[@BigEdsGuns]

Nice! Automating is always the next step. Ran my grain mill (Millars Mills 2 roller Barley crusher) for a couple years with a drill. Then decided to upgrade... Found an old 1725 rpm table saw motor at the shop and hooked it up with a lovejoy (1/2" to 3/4") to a 40 to 1 gear reduction box from an old overhead door operator. Then had that gearbox connected with a pulley and belt to the mill... which always slipped after 1/2 hour of use. :( Even after adding a idler pulley to it.... So last fall, I reconfigured the gearbox and mill connection setup. Ditched the pulleys and belt. And made it a direct drive to the mill with another lovejoy gear (1" to 3/8ths). Works like a charm! Final speed: 43 rpm which is just about how fast one could crank by hand. I should record a video of it running.... It's slow and LOUD but crushes real nice!

[@StillIt]

Huh that's awesome man.

[@BigEdsGuns]

Waiting to see what you make next... It's a rite of passage on the journey we are all on. Cheers Jessie!

[@StillIt]

Cheers mate :) video on that coming soon. ;)

[@dave50cal]

Thanks for the video Jesse,interesting as always.I wanted to let you know that my canned corn and liquid mystique smoke run turned out very good,the best I have done so far,looking forward to tweaking it some,I put some on oak and it's getting better by the week,nice sipper,if you can get canned corn and some sort of liquid smoke where you are you are it's worth trying.

[@kennethcounts5905]

I finally bought one, wanted one for a long time. I have a traditional crank grinder, but it's throws stuff everywhere even with a shield.

[@dave_bob]

RYOBI!!!! Love that looking over the edge to keep your eyes safe?

[@john1182]

i have the triple roller of the same or similar design and i have not looked back for my all grain. one of my bet purchases yet. i needed a 13mm chuck drill for mine.

[@StillIt]

Awesome man! Yeah there seems to be so many possibilities once you have one! I did consider the 3 roller . . . . but there were none in stock :(

[@LaserSharkPhotoablations]

i have one 12 years now.. it came with no screws... still has the computer MOBO screws i put in it. works just like it did when i got it.

[@BeardedBored]

New toy in the shed! Awesome dude:-)>

[@StillIt]

Gotta love new toys ;)

[@brynsware8393]

Coming from a farmer, I'm not sure having gelatinized barley is better, nice dry barley cracks great. So when you're done malting make sure it's nice and dry. Great video man!

[@StillIt]

Thanks man. It just means you don't need to cook it or do a serial mash. You can just throw it in with the malted barley into the mash :)

[@brynsware8393]

ah I gotcha! I'm still learning about grain mashes Thanks Jesse!

[@StillIt]

No danger my man! Honestly its all kinda confusing. Homebrew beer is easy, the maltsters and the LHBS do everythjing for you haha. So I am still getting my head around it too.

[@donzapet]

Some good time-saving and idea tips. Cheers!

[@JavierMedinaImagery]

Nice having a new tool in the shed. :)

[@StillIt]

Always man!

[@dan8402]

Looks awesome! Hey for the price it is a great deal. Here in the U.S. these run about $98 or so. You can spend $150 or so and it will have an electric motor attached. :-) Also healing thoughts and blessings to the twins and mom from the U.S.. :-)

[@StillIt]

Yeah it seems like a dang good bidget option :). Thanks mate 🥃

[@andyh7537]

You just need a flexible coupling, a motor, a belt, and a few pulleys. The motor coupling is usually called "lovejoy" in the US. The shaft diameter is 3/8".

[@StillIt]

Dang good idea dude. I will keep my eyes open for cheap/second hand parts.

[@andyarmstrong81]

Random question - in the absence of a grain mill could I use a blender? Cut vs crushed grain, any difference? Potentially larger surface area if reduced towards flower, or would this work against the process of extracting the maximum complex carbs from the grain?

[@andyh7537]

You may want to condition the grain before milling. It tends to make the husk more durable during the crush and will increase your lautering efficiency. 2% water is the usual treatment.

[@StillIt]

Thats a new one to me! Will have to look into it. Thanks mate!

[@andyh7537]

Loving your videos!

[@connerh7436]

Super informative, thanks for the content!

[@StillIt]

Cheers mate :)

[@Phantom-vv6ew]

Great diy for hobby distiller love the idea

[@StillIt]

I cant wait to put the thing to use! haha

[@cliff7516]

What part of Texas are you from?

[@jimferguson9528]

I bought a very high-quality attachment for my Kitchenaid mixer that will do everything from crack grain to make flour. It cost about $75. What is the optimum size for fermenting? Powered by your KitchenAid Stand Mixer. Fits all Household KitchenAid Stand Mixers. Easily grind Low-Moisture Grains such as fresh wheat, corn, oats, rye, rice & buckwheat. 12 Grind Levels that range from a very coarse "cracked" texture to a fine grind. This all-metal attachment grinds wheat, oats, corn, rice, and other low-moisture, low-oil grains. Using freshly milled grains brings a hearty taste and texture to your baked goods. When you bake with home ground flour you will get all of the good you could possible get from a grain. Choose from 'cracked' to extra-fine consistency. Includes a cleaning brush.

[@StillIt]

Cool man. It depends how you are mashing/fermenting. If you are going the traditional homebrew 3 vessel system you really just want every berry to be craked open not totally broken up. BIAB a little finer again, fermenting on the grain as fine as you like really.

[@Teddysad]

Works well with maize too. 300 rpm. I use a credit card to set gap. I changed the screws on the hopper to nuts and bolts for tightness

[@StillIt]

Ah nice. You have the same one mate?

[@Teddysad]

Still It yes the same

[@ToolsOutsideTheBox]

Personally, I probably would mount the mill to the bucket lid. A couple bits of wood and you could set the lid on the fermenter. Also, the mill looks small enough to fit in the bucket. So that would add space savings.

[@ToolsOutsideTheBox]

And corded drill would be better for the heavy work

[@JavierMedinaImagery]

Yes it floats my boat.

[@StillIt]

I'll always float your boat ;)

[@JavierMedinaImagery]

Still It Hahaha

[@beerbbqman2644]

Being a bourbon hound, I grind a lot of corn. Will your new roller mill do corn?

[@StillIt]

Honestly mate.......not too sure. I have been getting kibbled, that should be fine.

[@Teddysad]

Yes it will

[@StillIt]

Awesome! Now I am even happier!

[@countryboycharlie9793]

Hanging in there👍

[@StillIt]

Hows things Charlie?!

[@countryboycharlie9793]

Still It just been putting on a new roof on my man cave...fixing to run a reflux sugar wash on and trying this honey bourbon excesses, I’ve made it with A UJSSM See which one taste better lol just play are with...... went to feed store found out have to ask for All-Grain Sweet feed at feed store. They make 10% 20% and so on....it turn out great👍I’m still around just been busy. Fixing to have to play catch up 👍them grain mills do get hot, got mine out of Mexico lol I wish I got what u got, I use my DeWalt drill on it, I don’t want another one of them, keep the videos coming 👍

[@savageny8769]

does the grain muncher work with corn ??

[@StillIt]

I have yet to try it yet. I'm assuming it may struggle a little with dried whole kernel.

[@jakeevans7075]

Btw they don't like corn. I tried when I was making bourbon. they work great for most grains though.

[@StillIt]

Yeah was a little worried about that! Cheers man. Hopefully it will deal to kibbled at least :)

[@jakeevans7075]

No worries :) I ended up just using a blender to break up the corn and the malt muncher for the barely and wheat. Hey when are you making gin? I work at a Distillery and we make a lot of craft gin using native Aussie Botanicals. If you have any questions I am sure we'd be happy to help out :).

[@trevormorgan4458]

I've found a food processor or blender works really well to mill your grain

[@StillIt]

Just don't use your wife's right.....haha. Yeah if your not mashing in a 3 vessel it should be fine.

[@Teddysad]

That can create a lot of flour

[@StillIt]

Agreed. So if fermenting on the frain not a huge issue I guess. But not something you want for 3 vessel etc.

[@trevormorgan4458]

I learned from some old timers who taught me the finer the better but im usually using rye but we also usually make a 25 gal mash

[@somerandomguy32]

Hey Jesse wondering if you got a look at that site I sent you last time for a few ideas ..and I hope the boys are doing better ..keep up the good work

[@StillIt]

Hows it Ben, Sorry mate remind me which link that was again? Yeah the kiddos are HEAPS better!

[@somerandomguy32]

Still It www.olympicdistillers.com/copper-moonshine-stills

[@somerandomguy32]

In there there short key thumper set up is pretty cool and I figure you got most of the parts already

[@Edgunsuk]

if you do this again (realising this is an old video , if you make a cut out in the board from the edge all the way to the grinder so the drill can lay flat on the board you can just put a cable tie on the trigger and leave the drill rotate against the surface , hands free milling . hope i explained that ok.

[@StillIt]

Yep good idea mate! It would save a clamp for sure.

[@SimpleBiscuit]

thats pretty cool man! would love to see some more recipes and maybe making the mash or even try make some mampoer (South African moonshine lol)

[@StillIt]

Huh thats a interesting one man. I just did a quick google, its made from fruit?

[@SimpleBiscuit]

Ja it's normally made from fruit, usually peaches. I could get a recipe for you if you'd like to try it out :D

[@trebor66n2]

Love your videos

[@StillIt]

Thanks mate

[@carlaj1972]

Awesome video need better grain Mill

[@StillIt]

Cheers mate 🥃

[@justsomeguy8951]

If the toung isn't out you're not doing it right 🤣🍻

[@StillIt]

Exactly! Hahaha 🥃

[@jimdent351]

I know I've asked you this before, but I never did get an answer. Let's say you make a 100L batch of mash at 15% ABV. Therefore, at the end you could, in theory, have 15 L of distillate @ 100% ABV. In reality, however, you're going to end up with a lot more than 15L at a lower ABV. I know it's dependent on the length of time the still runs, and at what temperature. Let's say that you run your pot still really slow. In the end, how much good consumable product would you estimate comes from a 100L mash that has been diluted to 40% ABV? Thanks. Jim.

[@StillIt]

Ah really? Sorry man. Yeah you are right its going to vary based on a LOT of things ( Still efficiency, reflux vs pot, personal preference, amount of cuts, etc etc etc). But a guesstimate would be: 100L @ 15% = 15l alcohol. less imperfect distillation = 12.75L @ 93% Less Cuts of 50% = 6.3L @93% Proof to 40% by adding 8.3L water = 14L Adjust for alcohol disolving in water = ?13L? at 40% But really anywhere between 10-15L @ 40% abv I guess.

[@jimdent351]

Still it - Excellent explanation. Thanks. BTW, I hope the twins are doing better! Cheers!!!

[@StillIt]

Yeah mate they are good again now :)

[@carlaj1972]

And if you are going to use the Grain Mill with the drill you need to pick the grandma up just a little higher so they're Drew had don't rotate on your bored

[@kennethmay5624]

A++

[@StillIt]

Cheers mate

[@MostlyInteresting]

You look so young way back here. :P

[@rogerlaurel2363]

Should paint the edges of opening you cut in the board. Prevents pieces of the particle board ending up in your crushed grain. Do you always laugh at yourself? Eh-eh!

[@Damajesticone]

LA Kings fan?

[@StillIt]

🤘 blame wifey haha.

[@liftingPenguin]

Dude, spanner...

[@aydenplesh2934]

First

[@StillIt]

Dude that was quick haha

[@aydenplesh2934]

Still It rofl, keep up the good work buddy

[@StillIt]

Thanks my man will do🥃

[@donteboone5222]

You look drunk af ...lol