Lesson 4 - Milling Principles
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This lesson explains the objectives of milling and how mills are designed to achieve them. It details how malt is conditioned for dry milling and how we analyse grist particle size profiles. Finally, it explains how milling affects downstream brewing processes.
Lesson Information
Pre-requisite Knowledge:
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Introduction to Milling (Milling/Lesson 1)
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Malt Intake, Handling, and Storage (Milling/Lesson 2)
Learning Outcomes:
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Identify the objectives of milling.
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Describe the operating principles of roller and hammer mills.
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Outline the important design features of mill rollers.
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Detail how to analyse grist.
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Discuss the process of malt conditioning and its significance to milling.
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Explain the importance of grist composition to downstream processes.