Which manufacturer has the best 3 roller mill on the market. I am looking to upgrade my 2 roller barley crusher - any opinions?
Thanks
I’d say that, for the money, Monster makes one of the better 3 roller mills.
Their 2 roller mill with the 2" rollers would also be an upgrade from the Barley Crusher.
From the numerous 3-roller horror stories I’ve heard over the years, I’d say that only a geared, 3 roller unit should be considered as best. That way, all the rollers can actually be relied on to turn and crush.
Not to mention that 3 rollers are pretty much unnecessary
I use the Monster mill 2 roller mill and I like it a lot.
Couple of years ago I was in the market for a 3 geared mill. Seriously considered Monster Mill. Had a few question about the mill. Owner was a complete a$s. Refused to answer my questions and accused me of attempting to steal his mill idea. What a total and complete a$s.
While, apparently, Monster Mill has the only 3 geared mill I refuse to deal with them.
I use an inexpensive 2-roller from Ferroday, and have been super happy with it. I have no idea what I’m missing out on with a fancier one, but I don’t need to know. Great results & consistency. Probably about the cheapest one out there.
I know this thread is quite stale. I’ve had a stainless 3 roller Monster for a long time. It was when Monster was in its infancy. I would second buying a geared version. I figured out that my 3 roll mill couldn’t be tight to the base. Left it somewhat loose and it hasn’t stalled on me since. I fought it until I figured this out. I’m guessing I’ve ran 2,500# through it and it is still like new. Hooked it up to an antique 1/2” Skill drill with a router speed control. My hopper holds about 40# of grain. Love the mill, would buy another. I’ve never needed customer service after my purchase.
My wife bought me a 2 roller mill for Xmas last year, and I gotta say I love it. It is the Hullwrecker and I have seen a huge jump in my efficiency by crushing my own grains. Now, with that said, I would have no idea what the difference is by having 3 rollers. But, I can say, that the mill I am using has increased my efficiency and has been fun to use. It is kinda cool to add that to the process.
I’ve had a Crankandstein 3 roll mill since 2012, and it has been awesome. I never hear about them, but I can vouch for the quality and performance. I run it at .030 for BIAB.
We use the buskirk 3 roller mill and have never had an issue in over 10 years. Support is great by those guys as well.
buskirk? Have a link? Thanks.
Here’s a link to the hops one we use. Pellet Mills for Hops | Buskirk Engineering Pellet Mills
I kinda doubt it’s a homebrewer mill
Unfortunately, it’s a hop pellet mill.
If 3-rollers are what the pro’s use, then I gotta have a 5 roller! No make that 8 roller! And I want to deal with an owner who’s a complete d-bag to get it.
I love my Schmidling malt mill that I’ve had for 20-years. It works.
;D my JSP is about the same age and still works perfectly after thousands of lb of grain
I used a JSP maltmill since the 1990s. Around 2015 or so the mill would just not mill correctly. Checked the gap, set the gap, ensured the set bolt was tight and still the mill would not mill correctly.
Searched online for similar JSP maltmill problems. Realized it was time to purchase a new mill.
Mine stopped grabbing the grain due to worn knurling in the center, so I changed the funnel from the middle to the outside by making a new angled piece of wood. Ready for another 20 years.