I bought a few pounds of malt a couple days ago, had them crush it at the store and they just put it in a plastic grocery bag. Now due to some other problems I wont be brewing for another 3-4 days, and Im wondering how long it will keep. Right now I just have it in the bag, is it still good? Should I do something to make it keep better?
How long does crushed malt last?
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brett
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Yeah, you can keep crushed grain up to a month easy.
The sooner you go from crush to brew the better, but you should be fine.
The sooner you go from crush to brew the better, but you should be fine.
Kubed
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I've gone up to 5 months with crushed grain in sealed bags without noticing any ill effects, however that was with an extract recipe.
brewt00l
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No worries.
I have kept a pre-crushed AG grain bill in the bag for several weeks and the resulting beer tasted fine.
I have kept a pre-crushed AG grain bill in the bag for several weeks and the resulting beer tasted fine.
Dr_Deathweed
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+1 on them being fine for a few days. You can further extend this life by sealing them in airtight bags and/or placing them in the freezer. This slows down the oxidation that will leave you with "stale" grains.
