Storing Dme

[ianh]

Hi

I buy my malt extract in 20kg bags. Currently I put half in an air tight container then then other half goes into sealable plastic bags (about 1kg). When I have used these I put the other half in plastic bags.

Thinking that's a lot of stuffing around, just wondering how other brewers handle bulk malt extract.

How much moisture does it pick up if you store it and weigh it just using a sealed container.

Thanks

Ian

 

[marksfish]

i store dme in a air-tight container with a couple of silica gel sashets, as i only use it for starters 5 kg almost lasts me for year without any caking.

 

[Murdoch]

Where abouts are you buying the 20kg bags of DME from Ian ?

 

[Pennywise]

I buy mine in 20kg bags as well, all I do is roll the top of the bag over and sit something on top of it to stop it from opening up. I used to store it in 4L tubs, but decided it was too much stuffing around. After 3-4 months just stored in the bag (obviously in a cool dry place) I've not noticed any difference at all

 

[ianh]

Where abouts are you buying the 20kg bags of DME from Ian ?

LHBS Hobart

 

[ballzac]

I have found that it can seep through plastics and make the outside sticky. I keep it in it's original bag, with a clip on the open end. I put the whole bag in a tub with a damp rid container in there too. This works for me, but I'm only using 5kg bags and they last me ages.

 

[ianh]

Thanks guys for the replies. I think I'll get another air-tight container and split between the two. Makes it easier as storage and weighing are done in different places..

 

[the_yobbo]

Where do you get 5kg bags. My local does 20kg bags but that is a bit big for the quantity I brew in a year.

 

[ballzac]

Where do you get 5kg bags. My local does 20kg bags but that is a bit big for the quantity I brew in a year.

I get mine from Grain and Grape.