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I'm a partial mash brewer and usually use about 1-2 lbs of grain per 5 gal batch. I don't have a grain mill so I have been having the grains crushed by the company I purchase my ingredients from. Mail time averages 3-4 days; and often I don't use the grains for a week or so after I get them so total elapsed time might be two weeks. Is it a problem to have the grain crushed so long before being used? Do they get stale? Should I refrigerate them until used? Would the beer be better if I invested in a grain mill so I can crush right before I brew?
Also, I often end up with left-over grain because the recipe might call for half pound and I have to buy in full pound increments. I have been putting the left-over crushed grain in zip locks and storing in the fridge for future use. How long does the grain last like this?
Thanks in advance?
Hugh
Also, I often end up with left-over grain because the recipe might call for half pound and I have to buy in full pound increments. I have been putting the left-over crushed grain in zip locks and storing in the fridge for future use. How long does the grain last like this?
Thanks in advance?
Hugh