How long can I store milled grain?

[seandamnit]

I don't have a mill, so I need to buy it already crushed. I'd like to take advantage of free shipping at morebeer.com, so I planned on purchasing the material for 2 brew days at the same time.

However, I only have the 1 bucket, so the second brew is going to need to sit for at least two weeks before I cook it up. Will this be a problem?

Thanks!

 

[dpeters]

If you have a vacuum sealer you could try vacuum sealing it. I would think that would work very well.

 

[brew_ny]

should be all good to store for a couple of weeks

All the best

S_M

 

[photobru]

Should be fine. I've never had any issues with mine and I've gone at least three weeks, although the sooner you brew the better. I try not make a habit of letting it sit though.

 

[kh54s10]

Vacuum bag would be best or zip-lock. Remove as much air as possible and store in the freezer. The grains will be fine for a month or more.

 

[cockybitz]

You can store at cellar temp for months. Just keep them mostly sealed, and mostly moisture free

 

[Gnomebrewer]

Vacuum bag would be best or zip-lock. Remove as much air as possible and store in the freezer. The grains will be fine for a month or more.

This.

 

[dhelegda]

I bought a bunch of grains back in March, then life got in the way. Once things slowed down and I was able to brew again I have been knocking them out. I got good OGs they have all fermented to in point FGs I have tasted them at kegging and they were good...still conditioning, so I wouldn't worry too much! I'm sure they could be better, but I also sure no one will notice. Keep them in a dark cool place!

 

[Cyclman]

If there's any way to keep them from humidity, they'll last a long time. Even in a humid environment, weeks would be fine.

 

[estricklin]

They'll last for a long time really, no worries. I've brewed with crushed grains that were a year old, I don't recommend it, but I did win a gold medal with that brew!