would YOU still brew with it?

[twst1up]

I have a kit (ok, 2 kits)with milled grain I got from NB in early/mid-sept. Its double bagged. My question: is this too old to use? Smells ok, looks ok. I'd hate to throw it out, i guess i could use it as a vehicle to further my experience, but it'd sure be cool if it was drinkable. This will be my 3rd ag attempt

 

[Coastarine]

I say yes, it's not that the grain goes bad, I think it just gets a bit stale. I think it should still make a good beer. Just my opinion.

 

[truckmann]

I would use it. It will probably be fine. No sense wasting it.

 

[Notnice]

I say try it. If it sucks u know better next time

 

[twst1up]

got for it I shall. thx for the superfast reply y'all

 

[Desert_Sky]

already milled?

Hmm....tough one. You might suffer a bit with efficiency but it might be ok

 

[beefeater]

already milled?

Hmm....tough one. You might suffer a bit with efficiency but it might be ok

Why would the efficiency suffer from an "old" crush?
Aroma, possibly. Like fresh ground vs old coffee. But efficiency? I don't buy it.

 

[gplutt]

I used month old milled grains on a recent brew. The chocolate malt didn't come through like it normally does, and there is a "musty" taste(very slight) to it. It was stored in a paper bag(milled at the LHBS). If you stored it better it may be okay. Guess the only way to check is to brew with it.

 

[Yooper]

I'd say "yes", but I'd sample a pinch of the grains first and see if they tasted stale. If they did, I'd ditch them. If they tasted ok, I'd brew with them for sure.

 

[QueenCityALER]

Brew it. taste it. gimme a call. I might be thirsty...

 

[Ton]

in my opinion, taste the grains, if they taste okay, the beer will be just fine

 

[joety]

I'm in the same boat. I've been sitting on milled grains from December for a Red Ale. I'm going to add three pounds of fresh 2 row and give 'er a go.