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Beerrific

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Last year (about exactly a year ago) I bought the Bavarian Hefeweizen kit from AHS. I never got around to making it (long story). I have since moved and am ready to make a new beer. I want to make a hefeweizen. I still have the "tub" of wheat extract (7lbs. liquid). Would it still be good to use. Although it is not the original container, it is sealed and I assume airtight. I would like to use it and not have to buy more. Also, if I do buy more to replace it is liquid or DME better, i it substitutable pound-for-pound?

Thanks

By the way is AHS's Hefeweizen kit any good?
 
Chances are, if your extract did not see any great high temperatures, and it is in an airtight container, it'll be OK. It might end up making a beer that's a bit darker than it would have a year ago, but that's probably acceptable.

However, I had some extract given to me that was so old that the can was rusting through. I shouldn't have wasted my time. YUKKKKK!
 
I guess AHS supplies malt extract from bulk they have on site so it is in a plastic bucket thing with a sealed lid. So no rust...
 
Go for it if it looks and smells OK. Almost no chance that it's gone bad.

What about yeast- you'll need a fresh package of that.
 
It is sealed, if I open it, how long will it keep after that? Should I stick it in the fridge? The yeast and the hops are long gone. I will buy new, new specialty grains too.
 
If the malt is bad and the beer comes out nasty I will call it "Old Man Essence."
 
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