Storing Grain

[WortMonger]

Your grains will be fine at room temperature in a house. Hops and yeast you need to keep cold, grain can handle higher temperatures. The main thing on grain is keeping it dry so it doesn't mold or go bad. Also, the time clock starts when you crack it for freshness. You don't want years old grain either, but a little time is ok for whole grain freshness.

 

[BierMuncher]

I brew too much to make my storage overly organized.

Plus I'm too disorganized to be overly...er...uh...organized.

This pic is 45 days old and the large sacks you see are gone.

 

[WortMonger]

I hear that BM, my sack of pale is absent now. I love having a plethora of beer. I simply store in a Rubbermaid trash can in the garage, that's how worried about it I am.

 

[Seabee John]

I brew too much to make my storage overly organized.

Plus I'm too disorganized to be overly...er...uh...organized.

This pic is 45 days old and the large sacks you see are gone.

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BM, ever get the urge to go in on a bulk buy .... like a whole truck load? I was looking at my back yard the other day (bout the size of a postage stamp, in the city to boot) and my wife asked me what I was looking at... I told her I was wondering what a small grain silo would look like back there...she "didn't" respond. funny thing is, less than 25 feet away is the foundation of a large grain silo from the farm that used to be here...

 

[pedalbiker]

Find some non sealing stainless steel corny kegs to store your grains in..

 

[jfish63]

thanks for the replies I was just worried about the few days it gets hot. My house will sometimes hit the upper 80s. I do have some extra cornies laying around.

 

[freyguy]

Finally found some decently priced storage bins after checking WalMart for the other ones on here. I went to Tractor Supply and got a couple of their airtight dog food storage bins. I was able to fit a 55# bag of grain in each one with plenty of room to spare. I could probably fit 7-10lbs more in each container.

Here they are, on sale for $20, down from $30.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp...10551_10001_43608_-1______?rFlag=true&cFlag=1

 

[EdWort]

Finally found some decently priced storage bins after checking WalMart for the other ones on here. I went to Tractor Supply and got a couple of their airtight dog food storage bins. I was able to fit a 55# bag of grain in each one with plenty of room to spare. I could probably fit 7-10lbs more in each container.

Here they are, on sale for $20, down from $30.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay_10551_10001_43608_-1______?rFlag=true&cFlag=1

Awesome Idea!!!

Guess What? If your order is $75 or more, you get another 15% off and FREE SHIPPING.

I just ordered some and they came to $16.99 each with free shipping. SWEET!

 

[jfish63]

I am now working on getting 5 gal pails from walmart and sams. I think it was this forum that mentioned them. They have had buttercream frosting in them and they just throw them away. Will oxyclean get the sweet smell out enough for me to put my bulk grain in them without a bag? I picked up one today and will try again tomorrow.

 

[EdWort]

I am now working on getting 5 gal pails from walmart and sams. I think it was this forum that mentioned them. They have had buttercream frosting in them and they just throw them away. Will oxyclean get the sweet smell out enough for me to put my bulk grain in them without a bag? I picked up one today and will try again tomorrow.

Yep. An overnight soak should take all of the frosting aroma away. Get a Gamma Seal Lid and you are good to go. I keep my specialty grains in marked bags in one of these frosting buckets. Works like a champ.

 

[SuperiorBrew]

Awesome Idea!!!

Guess What? If your order is $75 or more, you get another 15% off and FREE SHIPPING.

I just ordered some and they came to $16.99 each with free shipping. SWEET!

Thanks for the heads up guys, nice find.
I just took the rest, they look like they will store bulk grains nice for the shop

 

[EdWort]

Thanks for the heads up guys, nice find.
I just took the rest, they look like they will store bulk grains nice for the shop

How many did you take?

 

[SuperiorBrew]

How many did you take?

32 Figured I can use this

to dip the bottom ones and a regular scoop on the top ones.

 

[jfish63]

ED
I am thinking I will use one for the same but might see if the local Tractor supply has any of those bins. The buckets are easy to stack with a small footprint but it might take a while to collect them.

 

[SuperiorBrew]

I called and they said thats all they had at the warehouse but that the individual stores should have more if I needed them.

 

[EdWort]

I called and they said thats all they had at the warehouse but that the individual stores should have more if I needed them.

It's a good thing I got my order for 8 in before I posted the deal.

 

[freyguy]

Hahaha, thats awesome guys! I'm just kinda ticked that I coulda bought mine from home and not wasted gas AND saved money on the dang things!!! :cross:

PS - They are still working great. The grains were still in them this morning when I checked.

 

[SuperiorBrew]

It's a good thing I got my order for 8 in before I posted the deal.

Hope yours shipped better than mine, had 8 broken ones. No stores close enough to drive to to get more either.

 

[freyguy]

The first Tractor Supply store I went to had two on the shelf, and both were broken. Right on the back by the hinge. Kinda looks like they did it putting the lid on or something. Hopefully they make it right for ya.

 

[SuperiorBrew]

The ones they shipped with the lid on the top one all made it the ones where they put the lids on the side were all broken.
They are picking them up and crediting me once they get them back.

 

[EdWort]

Hope yours shipped better than mine, had 8 broken ones. No stores close enough to drive to to get more either.

Sweet! It looks like you can open the lid even though they are stacked! Whoo Hoo!

 

[bgburdman9]

I just bought something that looks just like this for $17 at walmart. It has my #55 maris otter bag, #50 2 row, a few lbs of specialty grains, and 12 lbs on DME in it now with some extra space left over.

http://www.doitbest.com/main.aspx?pageid=64&sku=604689

 

[mikeysab]

Finally found some decently priced storage bins after checking WalMart for the other ones on here. I went to Tractor Supply and got a couple of their airtight dog food storage bins. I was able to fit a 55# bag of grain in each one with plenty of room to spare. I could probably fit 7-10lbs more in each container.

Here they are, on sale for $20, down from $30.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay_10551_10001_43608_-1______?rFlag=true&cFlag=1

Any updates on how these work for you guys? I'm thinking of ordering a couple, but I'd like to get a review from you guys if possible. Thanks for any help anyone can offer.

 

[cincydave]

Since I'm kind of cheap...er, I mean frugal, I stop by bakeries or stores with bakeries like wal mart, Sams, Krogers etc and ask for the empty 5 gallon frosting buckets. The lids have a rubber gasket and fit on tight. It's hit or miss, depending on who happens to be working, but some will actually save them for you. You can use as fermentors for small batches as well. They clean up fine with some dishwashing soap and hot water.

 

[RedlegEd]

I know this is an old forum, but wanted to pass along an update. I just bought two 55# bags of Avangard Malz (Light Munich and Pale Ale,) and needed something in which to store them (other than a mice-prone bag.) I think found a nearly perfect storage solution for my garage. Walmart (and other big box stores) have 44 qt Ziploc Weathershield totes for about $13.00 that hold exactly one 55# bag of malt (unmilled,) and they also have a 60 qt version for ~ $13.00-$15.00 that will easily hold about 65-75#. These containers have weatherstripping on the lid and are supposed to be moisture resistant and airtight. The the 44 qt version comes in clear and the 60 qt version comes in both clear and opaque black. In the photo below, the 44 qt is on top, the 60 qt is on the bottom. The rest of my specialty grains I keep vacuum sealed in food saver bags in a Rubbermaid tote.