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 🍻

@PortlyGentleman

Жыл бұрын

I would agree. It's seriously good

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

@PortlyGentleman

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

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 🍻🍻

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t agree with you more 🍻🍻🍻

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

3 жыл бұрын

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🍻

Pretty genius setup with the ziptie and speed knob!

@PortlyGentleman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Trent simple is usually best 🍻

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

3 жыл бұрын

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 😬

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

@PortlyGentleman

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ! It definitely does the job 🍻

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

Lol Size does matter 🤣🤣

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

3 жыл бұрын

I think it’s definitely worth your consideration !

@alfiefranklin7831

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@PortlyGentleman

3 жыл бұрын

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

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!

@PortlyGentleman

Жыл бұрын

How's it working out for you ?

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!

@PortlyGentleman

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks matt I totally agree🍻

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

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

@PortlyGentleman

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

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.

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

@PortlyGentleman

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@PortlyGentleman

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@timothybaker8922

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@markclavell2703

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

@PortlyGentleman

3 жыл бұрын

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 🍻🍻🍻

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

3 жыл бұрын

It may be different for different equipment

@EdgeMasterPro

3 жыл бұрын

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

3 жыл бұрын

@@EdgeMasterPro Thanks for a good answer :-)

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

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

Жыл бұрын

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

Жыл бұрын

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

@PortlyGentleman

Жыл бұрын

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

@tugsynz

Жыл бұрын

Yeah looks like 4 times the price :)

@PortlyGentleman

Жыл бұрын

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

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

Try a Millars mill. 👍. Fantastic....

@PortlyGentleman

3 жыл бұрын

Never heard of it I will look into it🍻

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

@PortlyGentleman

3 жыл бұрын

You and me both my friend 🍻

4th!!!

Milling grain is good.

@PortlyGentleman

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it is 💯

@Unsub-Me-Now

3 жыл бұрын

@@PortlyGentleman I was going for the perfect Portly Gentleman comment. I think I nailed it.

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.

brands have hurt me before too #neverforget

@PortlyGentleman

3 жыл бұрын

Amen brother 🍻

Gotta love "China Freight"

@PortlyGentleman

3 жыл бұрын

Especially when they have a particularly good sale 🍻🍻

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

3 жыл бұрын

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

@chriskulesza1614

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.