S Ster Well-Known Member Joined Dec 31, 2012 Messages 346 Reaction score 15 Oct 27, 2013 #1 How do you store the unused DME from an open bag?
processhead Well-Known Member Joined Oct 25, 2007 Messages 1,289 Reaction score 331 Location Nebraska Oct 27, 2013 #2 I cut a small opening when I use it and then seal it with a piece of tape when I'm done. Clean up the bag's cut edges, or the tape won't stick.
I cut a small opening when I use it and then seal it with a piece of tape when I'm done. Clean up the bag's cut edges, or the tape won't stick.
flars Well-Known Member Joined May 21, 2011 Messages 8,625 Reaction score 2,058 Location Medford, Wisconsin Oct 27, 2013 #3 I fold the cut corner over and use a strong binder clip to seal. Then put it in a heavy duty zip-loc bag. DME is 'hard' to use once moisture gets in the bag.
I fold the cut corner over and use a strong binder clip to seal. Then put it in a heavy duty zip-loc bag. DME is 'hard' to use once moisture gets in the bag.
E E_Marquez Well-Known Member Joined Jun 18, 2013 Messages 444 Reaction score 51 Location KEMPNER Oct 27, 2013 #4 I vacuum pack / seal open DME, hops, grains ect.
Rbeckett Well-Known Member Joined Dec 23, 2011 Messages 993 Reaction score 72 Location Bronson Oct 27, 2013 #5 I dump my excess into a mason jar and seal it tight. So far so good. Wheelchair Bob
Black Island Brewer An Ode to Beer Joined Sep 6, 2011 Messages 2,162 Reaction score 895 Location Isla Negra Oct 27, 2013 #6 I have a 1 gallon food grade bucket with a rubber seal that I keep my DME in.