What should be a malt crusher?

Brewing is a complex process, at each stage of which certain types of equipment are used. At the very beginning of the work, it is better to use crushed grain products to obtain a quality wort. Therefore, before grinding, the germinated barley must be prepared, and for this it will take a crusher for malt.

Types and description of equipment

Any grain in the shredded state is easier to process. The main task is to get the product that is most suitable for further use. At this stage, special equipment is used, which is called a "crusher". On the mechanism of influence on raw materials, it can be of two types:

1. Hammer. Used for processing wheat, maize, barley, peas and beans.
2. Rolled. It is used for the preparation of feed (barley, oats) or in brewing (malt).

The subtleties of the preparation of the foam drink provide for partial preservation of the integrity of the individual elements of the grain. That is why the second type of equipment is most preferable for brewing.

In addition, the roller crusher for malt in this case has quite certain advantages:

• It produces a coarse grinding of the product (divides the grain into 2 or 4 parts);
• It makes it possible to regulate the gap between the working bodies (rolls);
• More reliable and durable.

Depending on the amount of grain being processed in one hour, the malt crusher may be:

• Professional (over 100 kilograms);
• Manual (not more than 60 kilograms).

At large breweries, units are installed that can be processed for 1 hour to 2 tons of raw materials. Considering the total volume of production, the crusher for malt also happens:

1. Simple (consists of two rolls with a smooth surface).
2. Multi-shaft (contains 2 or 4 working elements).

For the correct conduct of the process, it is necessary to choose the best option, the most profitable in these conditions.

For private purposes

For home use, the malt grinder for hand mild is perfect. It is convenient, compact and quite effective for small volumes of production. Typically, these devices are provided with two or three adjustable rolls. By fixing a certain distance between them, you can get the desired fraction of the product during crushing. A great popularity among brewers-lovers is enjoyed by the hand windmill Comfort 500.

This is an aggregate in which the grinding of the product is carried out with the help of millstones. Outwardly, the device resembles an ordinary meat grinder. It is also attached to the surface by means of a special platform and a clamping key, and is driven by the rotation of the handle. The product is poured into the bowl and screwed into the space between the millstones. Passing through them, the malt is crushed to the desired state. By means of the clamping mechanism, it is possible to set the desired distance between the working bodies, while obtaining a finished product of a certain size.

Home Design

How to be the one who does not have such a chopper? Of course, it is undesirable to use a meat grinder or a conventional mortar. But do not despair. It turns out that the malt crusher makes it very easy for the malt. To do this, you will need:

• Two rolls;
• The metal frame is about 90x120 mm in size;
• Two gears;
• A hairpin or a pipe in the role of a shaft;
• Board for a bed with a slot;
• Two aluminum corners ;
• The box;
• Bunker.

After all the parts have been prepared, there will only be a few simple steps to take:

1. Roll the rollers on the studs and install them inside the box.
2. Using the corners to fix the received construction on the board.
3. Put the hopper on top.
4. Hook the handle on the protruding part of the shaft.
5. Filling the malt in the container, turn the handle to move the system.

To make the crushing more effective, it is necessary that the rollers are not smooth, but grooved. Additionally, several incisions can be applied on their outer surface. The instrument is ready. Now you can start the basic work.