How long will crushed grain keep?

[flabyboy]

I know it is best to use it as fresh as possible, but I am just curious if it will spoil if I don't use it say for 3 weeks. I am anxious to order my AG supplies from Northern Brewer and was planning on getting a kit to go with it. They charge a flat rate $7.99 for shipping so I want to do it all together. The 3 weeks is because of time constraints with work and watching my 2 toddlers. I don't want to be chasing them around while attempting my first AG batch.

So will the grain stale or loss any of its efficiency in that amount of time?

 

[Ben_Persitz]

I don't think it'll spoil but it definitely won't be fresh. I'd vacuum seal it if I were you. Keep it in a cool dry place in a container with as little O2 as possible.

 

[shamrockdoc]

I'm not sure but I think the AG kits from Northern Brewer come sealed. Email to confirm but I think they are if so you will be fine.

 

[flabyboy]

I'm not sure but I think the AG kits from Northern Brewer come sealed. Email to confirm but I think they are if so you will be fine.

Just had a live chat with them (love that feature by the way). they are not vacuum sealed or anything. Just going to have to wait another week or so. patience...patience

 

[GoldMiner]

I usually order 3 recipes at a time and just toss the crushed grains in the freezer.

Haven't had a problem with the grain at close to 3 months before brewing.

 

[BendBrewer]

About 8 hours if you have turkeys around I have found.

 

[shamrockdoc]

About 8 hours if you have turkeys around I have found.

i seent it

 

[flabyboy]

Ok. so I ordered my kit with crushed grain. How to store it to keep it the most fresh is the next question I have

 

[Ben_Persitz]

Get a food saver and some bags at Costco or a liquidation store by you. It'll come in handy when you want to buy bulk hops too!

 

[flabyboy]

freeze it or room temp?

 

[Ben_Persitz]

freeze it or room temp?

I would keep it room temp if you're going to use it soon (3-4 weeks). Just a cool, dry place.