Northern Brewing Kit Shelf Life

As I am sure many of you are aware, Northern Brewer is currently having a sale on select all grain kits for $20.16 each (if you buy three). I am about to brew my first beer using BIAB and thought maybe a kit would be helpful in learning the new process. However, because you have to buy three kits, I was curious to know if anyone has an idea what kind of shelf life these kits have. Also, how should I store them to extend that as much as possible?

Thanks!

I would imagine if you keep them in a temperate environment and where little critters can't get to the grain it should last for a good while..Kinda curious too as I just ordered 3 of those kits..LOL..Plus I have a couple from a previous order...Man, do I have a stockpile..Gotta get busy with these!(Reminder to self to get off ass and BREW!LOL)

Well I think I'll probably do it and I guessI can report my finds back here. But I was thinking the same thing in that it would last long enough if stored properly

If stored properly, grains cool and dry, hops in the freezer, a kit should easily last three months, and likely up to a year.

When you buy extract its from them the steeping grains are good, according to the packaging, for up to 6 months. So, I'm guessing the same will hold true with those kits. Grains are grains - you just have more. Get 'em brewed by Father's Day and you should be fine, but yeah - freeze the hops you get upon arrival.

Great, thanks everyone! I was assuming that everything would last long enough, but just wanted to make sure there weren't any weird things that I couldn't think of.

wilserbrewer said:

If stored properly, grains cool and dry, hops in the freezer, a kit should easily last three months, and likely up to a year.

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I'm thinking of getting these and storing in sealed containers with oxygen absorbers. Something like a 5-gallon bucket w/ a Gamma Seal lid perhaps.

It is a pretty good deal for three kits. As long as you keep the grains dry in a well sealed container they will last for at least a few months.

Are the grains crushed or not?

If the grains are not crushed, they will be fine for a couple of years stored dry. If crushed, they should be fine for 6 months. Main issue is loss of diastatic power for mashing over time.

Hops in freezer, yeast in fridge.

I forgot to report back my findings. The final kit I brewed was 4 months after the date of purchase. Absolutely no issues with shelf life. All my numbers were right on track, and I can safely say it was the best of the three kits by a long shot (black IPA if anyone is interested or still wants to buy stuff from NB)!