Ingredients

[rwashko]

I'm very new to homebrewing, but I'm already in love. I've got myself thinking 4-5 recipes in the future. My question is how far in advance can I buy ingredients and still count on their freshness? I've already been told that hops is something you should use fairly quickly after you buy it, but what about grains and malt extracts? can I buy in bulk for batches I don't intend to make for another 4 months? Thanks for the help.

 

[phatuna]

Sure, you just need to store everything right.
don't crack the grain unless you are going to use it within a few days
store uncracked grain in a storage bin w/ lid
hops in a freezer bag in the freezer
yeast in the fridge
dme wherever you want