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How long before my crushed grains are stale?

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by JimmyTango, May 30, 2012.

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  1. JimmyTango

    JimmyTango Initiate (0) Aug 1, 2011 California

    I'll spare y'all the gory details, but thanks to a heap of un-forseen complications I have an order of milled grain arriving in the mail today from Austin Homebrew Supply that is going to become a Dark Mild.

    Problem is I don't really have time to brew this weekend.

    The grains were crushed and shipped last wednesday (5/23).

    Will the quality of the malts suffer if I don't get around to brewing them until 16 days after they were milled?

    I can brew overnight tonight if I need to, but I would rather get a normal amount of sleep.

    Please help!
     
    #1 JimmyTango, May 30, 2012
  2. VikeMan

    VikeMan Grand Pooh-Bah (3,055) Jul 12, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    I wouldn't sweat a couple of weeks, as long as you keep them dry and as 'airtight' as you can.
     
    #2 VikeMan, May 30, 2012
  3. epk

    epk Pundit (813) Jun 10, 2008 New Jersey

    I've heard a couple weeks at room temp is fine. Keep them airtight and dry.
     
    #3 epk, May 30, 2012
  4. JimmyTango

    JimmyTango Initiate (0) Aug 1, 2011 California

    Oh, I'm glad.

    Really didn't want to have to shuffle around a bunch of carboys.
     
    #4 JimmyTango, May 30, 2012
  5. Danielbt

    Danielbt Initiate (0) May 4, 2012 Texas

    AHS packages in airtight, sealed bags, so they'll probably be fine for a few months if needed.
     
    #5 Danielbt, May 30, 2012
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