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Question
Can pre-milled malted barley be used for mashing? If so, how long will the pre-milled malt last in the storage before you see deteriation of the malt?
Posed by Pat Robertson, Fernie BC Ca on April 26, 2002
Answer
The beauty of pre-milled malt is that it is ready to go into the mash. As long as the malt is kept in an air tight container, free of moisture and pests, the malt should be stable up to three months.
As is true with any brewing ingredient, fresh is better.
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WHAT IS THE BEST GRAIN,MALT, MILL FOR THE HOME BREWER? I WAS LOOKING AT THE MALT MILL BY JACK SCHMIDLING
Posed by Dallas McPhee, Statesboro Georgia U.S.A on October 17, 2000
Answer
My recommendation is to find a mill that is easily adjustable for pale malts to roasted malts and that is consistent in its milling results.
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How long can I keep my malt once it has been cruched??
Thanks
L. Rancourt
Posed by Lucien Rancourt, St-georges Canada on February 16, 2000
Answer
As long as your milled malt is an air tight, moisture and pest free container, you shouldn't have any difficulties with it for up to three months.
Like all good brewing ingredients, fresh is better.
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I am looking for specifications for a roller mill. It has to supply ground malt to just a 4 HL brewhouse.
I plan to machine it myself and I must know the roller size, speed, etc.
I plan to buy Schreier malt locally. Thanks!
Posed by Rob Mattson, Surrey BC Canada on January 25, 2000
Answer
The smallest mill specs I have been able to find are for a mill that has an approximate capacity of 2,400 to 3,000 pounds per hour.
They are as follows:
4" W x 8" diameter rollers
1.5 H.P. explosion proof motor
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I'm making and testing a less-expensive grain mill for home use. The ASBC screen sizes of 10, 30, and 60 are listed elsewhere as 2, .59, and .25 mm widths, respectively. Does this refer to the size of the openings themselves? Sincerely, Don Obenauer
Posed by Don Obenauer, Atlanta GA USA on February 17, 1999
Answer
This is correct. The numbers 10, 30 and 60 refer to the US equivalent standard screen size with a standard mesh.
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