specialty grains

[BrewNoob]

Straight forward question.I don't have a grain mill and I have my LHBS do it for me. How long can I keep them in a cool place once they are cracked? I assume they lose flavour like coffee does? Thanx in advance

Gerard

[Kaiser]

Straight forward question.I don't have a grain mill and I have my LHBS do it for me. How long can I keep them in a cool place once they are cracked? I assume they lose flavour like coffee does? Thanx in advance

You should be fine with 2-3 months. That's what I have done in the past with no ill effects (as far as I can tell).

Kai

[newbiebrew]

Here is a nice storage solution that should help you keep them a little fresher.

http://morebeer.com/product.html?product_id=6467

[Sven]

2-3 months?!?!?!?!?!?!?

[Push Eject]

I made some pretty neat wevils in crushed grains once (stored in a dry, dark place in about 6 weeks. Creatures were flying out of there when I opened it (NOT airtight).

Bringin' it Oz,
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