Dried out malt a problem?

[Tranesblues]

A friend of mine got the obligatory BIAB kit from Williams Sonoma some time back and now his malt extract has dried out a bit. I wouldn't say it is a brick but it has some small bricks throughout. Maybe 25 percent of it is still a floury sort of texture. I couldn't tell him if it would be good or not, but I did tell him some of the beer geniuses on here would likely have thoughts on it. The kit he has uses the Briess Pilsen Light Dried Malt Extract 2.0 Lovibond

I think this is a link to the exact BIAB.
https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/craft-a-brew-beer-making-kit-oktoberfest-ale/


Also, anything else in general that he should take into consideration with a kit that has been sitting as long as two years? I thought maybe replace the yeast to be on the safe side. Thanks for the help.

 

[Grod1]

the DME is fine , yes replace the yeast to be safe, or do a starter. i would just replace it.

 

[Tranesblues]

Awesome thanks.

 

[Grod1]

just make sure there is noting solid sitting on the bottom. you dont want it to caramelize. a hop sock/screen could work but is not necessary if you just lower the heat and stir

 

[wilserbrewer]

How old is "some time back"?

I would be more concerned with the hops and yeast than the dry malt extract as that lasts longest if all ingredients.

Is the kit dated? Has it been refrigerated?
Are the hops vacuum sealed?