Two row too old??

[Brian-d]

Hi,
I've been away from brewing for 7 years. I'm ramping back up and have the majority of a 50# bag that is seven years old. I live in a dry climate and the grain has been in the bag inside a large plastic container with a lid. Can I brew effectively with this? I hate to throw it away.

 

[IslandLizard]

If unmilled, it should still be OK, but flavor may have receded somewhat.
I've had malt that old, it was alright, but not spectacular. The resulting beers tasted very fine, but mostly because they were all hop forward.

So if you're brewing a malt forward beer I recommend using fresh(er) malt. It's worth it.
If your old malt doesn't taste stale or worse, use for hoppy beers.

 

[tracer bullet]

If you munch on some kernals and they taste good, it'll probably be fine.

I get wanting to use it, but beer making (though fun) is a lot of work and I'd hate to have a crappy beer after all the effort. Personally I'd replace it but not sure I can specifically recommend it.

 

[MaxStout]

Before risking a full batch, why not take a couple pounds and brew a 1 gallon SMASH? If it tastes ok, then brew on.

 

[Antbeer]

Hi,
I've been away from brewing for 7 years. I'm ramping back up and have the majority of a 50# bag that is seven years old. I live in a dry climate and the grain has been in the bag inside a large plastic container with a lid. Can I brew effectively with this? I hate to throw it away.

Hi,
I've been away from brewing for 7 years. I'm ramping back up and have the majority of a 50# bag that is seven years old. I live in a dry ake a cake climate and the grain has been in the bag inside a large plastic container with a lid. Can I brew effectively with this? I hate to throw it away.

If it was an old bag of flour and you needed to bake some bread, what would you do?

 

[fluketamer]

I’m too old to row also. but I still try. So go for it .