Steeping grains question

brewvandal · Feb 26, 2013

So this is a rookie question but if I'm buying grains for steeping (crystal malt), would I want it to be milled at the LHBS or keep them as whole grains?

PJoyce85 · Feb 26, 2013

Do you have your own crusher?

peterj · Feb 26, 2013

All grains should be milled before you brew with them (well except flaked grains I guess). So if you don't have a grain mill, then you should have them mill it for you.

RM-MN · Feb 26, 2013

How soon would you be using the grains? While the crushed grains will store well for some time eventually they will go stale.

brewvandal · Feb 27, 2013

I do not have a crusher and I usually just buy my ingredients right before I brew so I will definitely be having them crush them for me from now on. Thanks for the responses.

biohaz7331 · Feb 27, 2013

Just don't let them sit around for a very long time. I have heard of people having grains for a month or two without any negative affects but I would not recommend having them around longer than that.

454k30 · Feb 27, 2013

I also purchase my grains just before brewing. Get them milled wherever you buy them.

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