OK to use old DME for starters?

[LarryC]

Getting ready to make a starter for Saturday's brew and I'm wondering if it would be OK to use some DME that's probably a year old. It's been in a zip lock bag but is more crunchy than powder. I do have some fresh stuff but have to throw out a batch worth if it is OK to use.

What do you think?

 

[shtoive87]

Should be fine


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[Calder]

It is only sugar. It is fine to use. It doesn't take much moisture to make it a block; like brown sugar.

It will be fine for a main brew.

 

[505-Brewer]

If your worried ferment the starter out fully, crash cool then decant liquid prior to use. In future seal dme in bag and store in freezer until used up.

 

[CJ-3]

If your worried ferment the starter out fully, crash cool then decant liquid prior to use. In future seal dme in bag and store in freezer until used up.

Now that's a great idea, I never even thought of freezing it. Know what I am doing when I get home. Thanks for the tip!

 

[MaddBaggins]

I've used old DME for starters and bottling. It was stored in the back of the fridge. No issues.

 

[LarryC]

Thanks all, I appreciate the feedback! I made the starter and it is bubbling away on the stir paste.
BTW, thanks for the top on freezing the DME, never thought of that!

 

[505-Brewer]

Thanks all, I appreciate the feedback! I made the starter and it is bubbling away on the stir paste.
BTW, thanks for the top on freezing the DME, never thought of that!

Freezer > Fridge but both work well. Just depends on how quickly you go through it.