W WillKing Active Member Joined Oct 1, 2012 Messages 35 Reaction score 1 May 23, 2013 #1 I have some grain that was milled about a month ago and I haven't gotten around to a brew day until now. Will it be fine to brew with?
I have some grain that was milled about a month ago and I haven't gotten around to a brew day until now. Will it be fine to brew with?
twistr25 Well-Known Member Joined May 30, 2012 Messages 1,434 Reaction score 118 Location Raleigh May 23, 2013 #2 Was it in an air-tight container in a cool and dry place? If so, you should be ok
L LovesIPA Well-Known Member Joined May 18, 2012 Messages 1,515 Reaction score 207 Location Sacramento May 23, 2013 #3 I brewed a batch with milled grains that I had laying around for months. They were in a well-sealed (not airtight) bag and the beer was fine.
I brewed a batch with milled grains that I had laying around for months. They were in a well-sealed (not airtight) bag and the beer was fine.
msa8967 mickaweapon HBT Supporter Joined May 13, 2009 Messages 2,894 Reaction score 113 Location North Liberty, Iowa May 23, 2013 #4 WillKing said: I have some grain that was milled about a month ago and I haven't gotten around to a brew day until now. Will it be fine to brew with? Click to expand... I used to work with milled grains that had been crushed for 4-8 weeks prior to use w/o no problems Storage in a dry cool place is ideal.
WillKing said: I have some grain that was milled about a month ago and I haven't gotten around to a brew day until now. Will it be fine to brew with? Click to expand... I used to work with milled grains that had been crushed for 4-8 weeks prior to use w/o no problems Storage in a dry cool place is ideal.
TopherM Well-Known Member Joined Mar 15, 2011 Messages 3,973 Reaction score 463 Location St. Petersburg May 24, 2013 #5 Oxygen, moisture, and bugs are the main predators of grain freshness. If they were exposed to any of those three, you will have issues. If they were stored properly to eliminate all three, you're good.
Oxygen, moisture, and bugs are the main predators of grain freshness. If they were exposed to any of those three, you will have issues. If they were stored properly to eliminate all three, you're good.