How to tell if umilled malt is good?

[disney7]

Someone gave me a big tub of unmilled black patent. He kept it in the fridge, but it has been out for a couple of weeks. It is in a sealed rubbermaid type container.

I tasted a bit and it is crunchy. Otherwise, I don't know what it should taste like. It wasn't bad tasting, but was bitter like eating cocoa nibs.

Sounds like it is usable? Should I store it in the fridge or the freezer? Will freezing hurt grains?

 

[niquejim]

Sounds good to me. Keep it cool and dry in a sealed container

 

[Stauffbier]

You don't have to refrigerate or freeze grain, and it is actually better if you don't. Just put it in a well sealed container in a cool place in your house. Unmilled grain can last for many months this way...