Does any one know generally when malt is too old to use? I have some which is about 18 months and I am tossing up whether to toss it.
And what adverse affects can/does 'old' malt have on your beer?
But will it be ok to store it for say 3-4 months in air-tight plastic containers?
Absolutely Bjorn, bags of unmilled malt come with a plastic liner, so you can exclude most of the moisture (and insects) anyway. Some brewers will store them in air- tight drums too, I don't though and have had no trouble at all with spoilage in the time it takes me to finish it (about three months). Transferring it to other containers is another step, probably unnecessary IMO but if it works for you...not having a grain mill, I usually just buy the crushed grain per recipe.
Having a look at full bag prizes it is so much cheaper that I consider buying a whole bag.
But will it be ok to store it for say 3-4 months in air-tight plastic containers?
Some brewers will store them in air- tight drums too, I don't though and have had no trouble at all with spoilage in the time it takes me to finish it (about three months). Transferring it to other containers is another step, probably unnecessary IMO but if it works for you...
Fair call Kris, I have a handful of mean- fed cats, they keep most of the rodents at bay!I transfer to air-tight plastic drums, as I store my grain in an area that is accessible by the local wildlife. Maybe I'm just paranoid, but I can't imagine it would be difficult for the critters to get through the bags!
Cheers,
Kris.
I can't imagine it would be difficult for the critters to get through the bags!
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Storage is key. I went away last year for two months overseas. Came back, looked at my grain and found that bush rats had chewed through the plastic boxes (the ones you get from Supercheap) and then through the bag. Ate most of it and then shat inside it also.
Put the dog in there for an hour - No more rat problem.
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