Beating Those Grains

[stillscottish]

Before I could afford a grain mill I was using a (Sunbeam?) conical burr grinder. Removed the end stop and wound out the gap to suit then gaffed it so it wouldn't move. It only did about 200gm at a time and got a bit hot but did a pretty reasonable job till I could afford something better.

Edit: Just looked at the link and I think it's an older model of that one I have (it's in the garage and I'm at work) and this post reminds me that I need to start using it for spices.

Cheers

 

[winkle]

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Somebody on here tried crushing grain between sheets of 3 ply and driving a VW over them. Was it Bonj?

 

[boobiedazzler]

<br /><img src="http://www.aussiehomebrewer.com/forum/style_emoticons/default/icon_offtopic.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":icon_offtopic:" border="0" alt="icon_offtopic.gif" /> warning - off topic.<br /><br />Please! <br /><br />Before posting anything - <br />1. Please read all prescribed texts.<br />2. Conduct a literature review of previous posts on AHB, and submit a 3 page summary.<br />3. Don't post anything we already know unless it rates at least 4-5 on the Mocha Pan Scale of 'interesting to us.' You'll find that helpful little scale in the Brewing Calcs section.<br />4. Please check the 'done to death' blacklist. This is airlocked in the forum section.<br /><br />This little bit of effort on your part will help us, because you have to remember that most of us couldn't be arsed or don't know how to just skip over anything that we already know and are tired of hearing. <br /><br /><br /><br />[Ok, having said that i do see the other side of the argument too. But once i got started i kinda liked the irony.]<br />

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I'm glad you commented, it's certainly given me some much-required guidance, and I'm much richer for experiencing your words.

I LOL'd that it took so long for anyone to pick up on the little test I crafted into the Op about wheat. Bravo as usual to MHB for his comprehension. You other knuckleheads could learn a lot from this guy.

 

[Nick JD]

Coffee grinders rock for BIAB grain bills under 5kg. I get > 80% efficiency with a very fine flour and no issues with bag draining.

Takes about 3 minutes to grind 1kg so my usual 3kg grain bill takes under ten minutes and I don't have to turn anything.

I'm not saying it's perfect for all situations, but it works perfectly for my situation.

I often do 100% wheat beers with no issues whatsoever.

Try it - if it's not for you then buy a big expensive mill - try one of the retailers on this site and get your back into it.

 

[boobiedazzler]

if it's not for you then buy a big expensive mill

Sure, and join the ranks of those brewers who insist that there's only one way to skin a cat.

 

[manticle]

50 ways to skin a cat. Use whichever one you want.

Make threads about it and invite comment. Pretty simple.

Whatever works for you mate.

 

[bcp]

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I'm glad you commented, it's certainly given me some much-required guidance, and I'm much richer for experiencing your words.

I LOL'd that it took so long for anyone to pick up on the little test I crafted into the Op about wheat. Bravo as usual to MHB for his comprehension. You other knuckleheads could learn a lot from this guy.

My comment was in your support, but obviously wasn't worth the effort.

Yes, every stupid thing i've ever said is really just to test all the knuckleheads around me too.

For Creedy - If you have a grinder at home and it works, fine, but spending $90 you're well on the way to a decent grain crusher. I like my monster mill.

 

[boobiedazzler]

That's what you get for taking sides, bcp. A kick in the goolies.

The point is, if we distance ourselves from all the book-weary bullshit that the 'experts' insist on rattling off every time a member dares buck conventional 'wisdom' (rolls eyes), is that I believe that I could do a 'crush' on par with a mill, for all intents and purposes of using in an efficient BIAB bill. I'm not advocating a powder crush either.

Will a photographic essay assist the naysayers in being convinced that a blender crack is a completely valid methodology? Doubtful, hard heads are often impenetrable to new ideas.

Me, Nick and other trendsetters really should have our own subforum here called "New Dogs, New Tricks, Beyond Tomorrow" so the old-schoolers know exactly where not to click when surfing the forum. Really, we're just wasting your time with this kooky talk of reinventing the wheel. Our shitty, undrinkable pillowcase beer is a testament to that.

Sorry Nick, for speaking on your behalf. I mean it with lots of love, sort of in the way a sister loves a brother (not in a Tasmanian way though, that's just sick)

 

[manticle]

Jesus. Pull your head in. You cracked some grains using a blender after ******* around for an hour and reckon it looks OK. That's great but you haven't rediscovered penicillin.

Lots of people here have thought laterally, used new/old tricks etc etc etc. It ain't just you or Nick JD that's tried something else.

Using a blender is great but being a complete arsewipe about how good it makes you is not.

Trendsetter? Go for your life mate.

 

[boobiedazzler]

That's great but you haven't rediscovered penicillin.

Haven't I, Manticle ? Haven't I ?

 

[boobiedazzler]

It's so easy to wind you clowns up.

 

[manticle]

Which is amazing - annoying strangers on the internet. **** penicillin or even new ways of cracking grain when you can do that! Do you pull yourself with your right hand or your left when you think someone's shirty on a different computer?

 

[Trent]

Huh, it was all a joke! You did do a very good job of making yourself sound like you had no clue about brewing, excellent in fact. You made us all look really stupid. Bravo.
Although I can hardly believe you were willing to write such a long post as a joke. Very impressive, you deserve your own sub-thread.
T.

 

[bum]

Wow. That's the second time in a week this board has made manticle crack. Perhaps the old dudes are right and this board isn't worth saving anymore.

Boobie did a good job of isolating the biggest problem here (and before he gets all self-important, it isn't him).

 

[Screwtop]

Jesus. Pull your head in. You cracked some grains using a blender after ******* around for an hour and reckon it looks OK. That's great but you haven't rediscovered penicillin.

Lots of people here have thought laterally, used new/old tricks etc etc etc. It ain't just you or Nick JD that's tried something else.

Using a blender is great but being a complete arsewipe about how good it makes you is not.

Trendsetter? Go for your life mate.

Which is amazing - annoying strangers on the internet. **** penicillin or even new ways of cracking grain when you can do that! Do you pull yourself with your right hand or your left when you think someone's shirty on a different computer?

Manti's chucked a Tanti

Had to happen eventually :lol:

Screwy

 

[jyo]

the little test I crafted into the Op about wheat.

I am honestly trying to work out why you would do this :blink: :blink: :blink:
Maybe a cloze activity next?

 

[manticle]

Manti's chucked a Tanti

Had to happen eventually :lol:

Screwy

Manticle is happy as a little lamb.

 

[rendo]

ahhhhhhhhh, post edited....BD says it all.....

Does anyone else drink too much of their own brews and attempt to write shit on the internets?

 

[Hatchy]

ahhhhhhhhh, post edited....BD says it all.....

I liked the previous post better.

 

[bum]

He was directing that comment elsewhere, Rendo. You're crediting him with too much self-awareness.