How long can an extract kit last?

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by JoeDurp, Jul 23, 2013.

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  1. JoeDurp

    JoeDurp Initiate (0) Nov 5, 2011 Texas

    I bought an ESB kit thinking I was going to be able to do it this weekend but some stuff for work came up and wont be getting to it for 2 weeks is the kit ruined or can it wait that long?
     
    #1 JoeDurp, Jul 23, 2013
  2. IPAdams

    IPAdams Initiate (0) Jun 10, 2013 Illinois

    The kit should be fine. I would put the hops in the fridge to help keep them fresh. If you have any milled grains in the kit make sure they are wrapped tight because they can lose freshness fairly quick.
     
    #2 IPAdams, Jul 23, 2013
  3. JoeDurp

    JoeDurp Initiate (0) Nov 5, 2011 Texas

    Everything came in sealed up bags
     
    #3 JoeDurp, Jul 23, 2013
  4. ipas-for-life

    ipas-for-life Savant (1,041) Feb 28, 2012 Virginia

    Hops in the freezer. Yeast and grains in the fridge. If it is a fresh kit two weeks won't make a difference. It will be fine.
     
    #4 ipas-for-life, Jul 23, 2013
  5. scurvy311

    scurvy311 Savant (1,135) Dec 3, 2005 Louisiana

    Judging from my LHBS that is no longer in business, I'd say 10-15 years is safe (ISH).
     
    #5 scurvy311, Jul 23, 2013
  6. premierpro

    premierpro Savant (1,060) Mar 21, 2009 Michigan

    My first beer was a kit and I waited 9 months before I brewed it. The beer was nice.
     
    #6 premierpro, Jul 23, 2013
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