user 79142
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I'm a relatively new brewer and have really enjoyed it so far. I'll be moving to India in November for work and am hoping to continue brewing while abroad. In preparing for the move, a couple of questions came up.
(Note: I will be able to receive packages while overseas but not liquids. These shipments can take up to three weeks after leaving the US.)
1. If I pack a large number of extract or mini-mash kits in my initial household shipment, how long will the ingredients (LME, DME, grain) last before degradation of quality? Would they survive the transit 1-2 month journey (via sea-container) to India under non-climate controlled conditions? Once in India, what conditions should I store them in to preserve quality?
2. Even if I am able to pack some extract kits in my household effects, I'll eventually have to switch to using DME and grain though periodic mailed shipments. I'm concerned, however, that hops will not fare will in the mail. Will hops survive the 2-3 weeks in the mail (under harsh temp conditions)?
Thanks for any advice that you can provide.
(Note: I will be able to receive packages while overseas but not liquids. These shipments can take up to three weeks after leaving the US.)
1. If I pack a large number of extract or mini-mash kits in my initial household shipment, how long will the ingredients (LME, DME, grain) last before degradation of quality? Would they survive the transit 1-2 month journey (via sea-container) to India under non-climate controlled conditions? Once in India, what conditions should I store them in to preserve quality?
2. Even if I am able to pack some extract kits in my household effects, I'll eventually have to switch to using DME and grain though periodic mailed shipments. I'm concerned, however, that hops will not fare will in the mail. Will hops survive the 2-3 weeks in the mail (under harsh temp conditions)?
Thanks for any advice that you can provide.