How long does grain (choc malt) keep?

Hebby5 · Nov 22, 2011

I just ground up all my grains including 1/4 lb of choc malt. I thought the choc malt grains (sealed well and kept at room temp) weren't that old. I went back to the last time I brewed with them at it was 9 months ago. Yikes! How well do they keep? Off flavors?

How long should I keep grains for? At what temp?

As always, I appreciate the help.

Chris

shecky · Nov 22, 2011

Crushed grain stored in the refrigerator will keep decently for a couple of weeks. Nine months? Probably not.

Hebby5 · Nov 22, 2011

The grain was still whole. I just crushed it tonight.

jagg · Nov 22, 2011

It will be fine

ajf · Nov 22, 2011

Whole grain will keep for well over a year providing it is stored properly.
Properly means cool and dry.
Cool means < 80 F.
I'm not sure what "dry" means. I keep mine in a sealed container in the basement with an anti-desiccant in the container, and have not had any problems with grains up to 18 months old.

-a.

Hebby5 · Nov 22, 2011

Thanks everyone!

GuldTuborg · Nov 23, 2011

The darker the roast, the longer it will stay good, too. Chocolate malt, kept whole, dry, and in an airtight container, will easily last a year. I wouldn't start worrying about well stored dark malts until they hit the two year mark.

DMartin · Nov 23, 2011

ajf said:
I keep mine in a sealed container in the basement with an anti-desiccant in the container, and have not had any problems with grains up to 18 months old.

An anti-desiccant would something that keeps material from drying out. That's the opposite of what you want.

Probably just meant to say, "desiccant?"

ajf · Nov 23, 2011

DMartin said:
An anti-desiccant would something that keeps material from drying out. That's the opposite of what you want.

Probably just meant to say, "desiccant?"

Actually, I meant to say dehumidifier but that's because I like to be negative.

Sorry,

-a.

jma99 · Nov 23, 2011

I'm drinking a great ESB made with 2 year old pale malt!
Stored in a pet food container and it has crossed the country twice in my two relocations as an economic refugee.

If your unmilled grain stills tastes OK, brew with it!

rdwhahb!!

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