Crushed grain shelf life

[dmiller224]

I was thinking of buying a #50 bag of 2 row to save money and have my LHBS crush at the time i buy it. I was wondering if that was a stupid idea. I have always been taught to buy it the day before or day of to get the best beer. It would be stored in a airtight pet food container http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00186RU26/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

 

[mikescooling]

If you use it in less than a month, it's OK. Others have said longer.

 

[processhead]

As Mike said, I would not want to mill the whole bag unless I knew I was going to use it up soon.
Whole grain keeps pretty well for log term storage. Millled grain, not so much.

 

[dmiller224]

It will definitely be used up within a month. So in the case it sounds like I'm good to buy in a #50 sack

 

[PRE66_6TART]

Uh-oh. I've had some crushed grain sitting around for six weeks or so. What are the negative effects it will have on my beer?

 

[processhead]

Uh-oh. I've had some crushed grain sitting around for six weeks or so. What are the negative effects it will have on my beer?

If it's been in a sealed container or bag and kept in a cool, dry, dark place, your malt is probably fine.

Generally speaking, whole grain will oxidize over time. Crushed grain has greater exposure to air and will oxidize at a faster rate. Exposure to light, heat, and air accelerates the process.

 

[Beerbuck]

Im working for an wholesale homebrew shop and milled grain last for 6 month, even in the bags. Big company like weyermann and other confirmed. Unmilled grain last till 2015, here is a proof

http://www.picpaste.com/IMG_20130920_135513-3Xin2fFd.jpg

Cheers!

 

[DRonco]

Im working for an wholesale homebrew shop and milled grain last for 6 month, even in the bags. Big company like weyermann and other confirmed. Unmilled grain last till 2015, here is a proof

http://www.picpaste.com/IMG_20130920_135513-3Xin2fFd.jpg

Cheers!

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