Storing kits

[Joshua Hughes]

Before the chaos of this virus I took advantage of a St. Patty’s day sale and got 2 kits. This was mid March. I haven’t brewed them I brew with a buddy and most of the equipment is at his house. For obvious reasons I am not going to anyone’s house. Do I need to do anything g special to store? It was from Northern Brewer so I know it was pretty fresh. Probably won’t be able to brew till this crap is over.
Thanks.

 

[trevelynzx]

i’d refridge the yeast and freeze the hops. keep everything in the sealed bags. should be okay for a few months at least.

 

[Joshua Hughes]

Thanks!

 

[Joshua Hughes]

What about the malt extract?

 

[Joshua Hughes]

Dry yeast

 

[trevelynzx]

hmmm. i personally have kept dry malt extract around for many months with no issue. would assume liquid extract has several months’ shelf life.

i store dry yeast in the fridge for - you guessed it - many months with no issues. you’ll be fine!

 

[Joshua Hughes]

I appreciate it. I’m so new to this. I love this place. I’m learning a lot.

 

[jrgtr42]

What about the malt extract?

Is it dry or liquid extract?
In either case, keep it in a cool spot, preferably dry. Especially DME - if it gets damp it'll clump up and turn into a rock solid lump.
Dry yeast isn't as vital to keep cold as liquid, but I would still recommend storing it in the fridge. Doesn't hurt it at all.

 

[Joshua Hughes]

Liquid. It’s in a cool dry place