Did I screw up? I got 2 kits back on March 6th with crushed grains. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to brew them yet because of a family emergency. They have been sealed in plastic and kept in a dark room. Are they ruined?
Crushed Grains life expectancy?
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Kaz
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I doubt it, keep them sealed good and dry and you'll be fine for a while longer. Look at the bottom of this page at the similar threads...there's the exact discussion going on right now.
FensterBos
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As long as the hops are vacuumed sealed you should be alright. You should put the hops in the freezer when you have a chance.
I would probably buy new yeast or make a starter out of the yeast; you want to ensure that they are healthy prior to dropping them in 5 gallons of wort.
I would probably buy new yeast or make a starter out of the yeast; you want to ensure that they are healthy prior to dropping them in 5 gallons of wort.
kgraber
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Hops went into the freezer the minute they arrived and the yeast went straight into the fridge. I do plan on doing starters for both batches. Thanks.
Love2BrewCrew
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They'll be fine. No worries!
