mobrien
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Hi guys,
I've been tossing around the idea of getting a grain mill and buying grain in bulk - I brew about every two to three weeks (42L batches) so it would pay for itself very quickly. Given the current warnings about grain and hops shortages, I think I might be getting very close to doing it.
The question is that of storage - how do you guys store your grain so it stays good and mice etc don't get into it? We live near bush and we get a mice infestation in the house about 1 or 2 times a year.... so its a very real issue. Also, how does heat go with the grain - my shed gets hot - really hot.
Likewise for hops - currently I buy the 90g bags as I need them, freezing them in between. How much do people store? Is freezing the way to go?
Thanks in advance,
Matt
I've been tossing around the idea of getting a grain mill and buying grain in bulk - I brew about every two to three weeks (42L batches) so it would pay for itself very quickly. Given the current warnings about grain and hops shortages, I think I might be getting very close to doing it.
The question is that of storage - how do you guys store your grain so it stays good and mice etc don't get into it? We live near bush and we get a mice infestation in the house about 1 or 2 times a year.... so its a very real issue. Also, how does heat go with the grain - my shed gets hot - really hot.
Likewise for hops - currently I buy the 90g bags as I need them, freezing them in between. How much do people store? Is freezing the way to go?
Thanks in advance,
Matt