I've been brewing beer for over 10 years now, and my gut says no... but I thought I'd ask you guys. I've not run across this kind of situation before.
Quick background: I ordered enough grains for 2 batches of beer (about 30 lbs.) in March 2010. UPS failed to deliver. The adventure in getting the situation resolved is unimportant, but last weekend (8/28/2011) the package finally found me. Neighbor the next block over thought it was a guitar amp he ordered and stuffed it in a closet.
I of course tossed the yeast and hops. But the grains are sealed in plastic. I've heard of people using grains that have been stored over a long duration, but I had these milled before packaging.
One way or another, they are headed for the compost heap. The question is whether or not I should soak them in hot water first.
Quick background: I ordered enough grains for 2 batches of beer (about 30 lbs.) in March 2010. UPS failed to deliver. The adventure in getting the situation resolved is unimportant, but last weekend (8/28/2011) the package finally found me. Neighbor the next block over thought it was a guitar amp he ordered and stuffed it in a closet.
I of course tossed the yeast and hops. But the grains are sealed in plastic. I've heard of people using grains that have been stored over a long duration, but I had these milled before packaging.
One way or another, they are headed for the compost heap. The question is whether or not I should soak them in hot water first.