Grain Storage
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Brewsmith
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Depends if they're crushed or not.
Unmilled grain can be stored in a dry, cool, dark place for months if kept in a sealed container. If it's already milled, I'd want to use it faster. My LHBS keeps grain in plastic rubbermaid bins for storage. If it's just a couple pounds, seal it in a gallons size ziplock bag.
Unmilled grain can be stored in a dry, cool, dark place for months if kept in a sealed container. If it's already milled, I'd want to use it faster. My LHBS keeps grain in plastic rubbermaid bins for storage. If it's just a couple pounds, seal it in a gallons size ziplock bag.
Yeah, ziplocs work great. Premeasured and labeled.
Make sure you store them in a rigid sealable container if you're prone to pests. Mice can smell that malty grain a mile away.
Make sure you store them in a rigid sealable container if you're prone to pests. Mice can smell that malty grain a mile away.
Brewsmith
Home brewing moogerfooger
If it's just steeping grain (crystal, chocolate, roasted barley etc.) you could even keep it in the freezer.Proofman said:
I ordered 6# crystal 60 that I used at about half to one pound at a time. I ordered it last October and still have some. It is double bagged and then in a plastic bin. Not stale and my last brew that used some turned out fine. I think that is around 5 months. Did I mention it is crushed...?
