coffeegod

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I found some LME that I bought about a month ago from my LHBS. Is it still ok to use? My inner tightwad is screaming, "use it, use it".
Scott

Poindexter

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About a month should be OK. Screw top jar right?

I would be OK leaving a sealed tin can go some longer.

coffeegod

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No, snap top tupperware

Neonsilver

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How's it smell, any sign of mold?

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mosquitocontrol

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ITs perfectly fine. I've used LME up to 6 months after received it. Its not optimal, but it makes beer without much of a difference in final quality. Even if there is mold just scrape off that section and be sure to let it pastuerize in the wort (At least 15 minutes >160 if adding towards end of the boil) and you will be fine.

USE IT

coffeegod

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my inner tightwad rejoices

mosquitocontrol

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I usually buy about 10 kits at once online to save on shipping. This will last about 3-4 months. I've never noticed any difference in quality for the few batches at the end that are 3 months old. One month seems pretty fresh!

Grimm

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how do you store the LME when you have them for over a month? fridge or just a cool dry place?

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Ooompa Loompa

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I always store mine in the fridge.

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$bill

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I would use it.

http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f37/salvaging-old-lme-154747/