Shelf Life of Milled Fermentables

[Vesparados]

I made a trip to the local home brew supply shop on Sunday and as is normal they milled my grains. I keep them in a sealed fermentation bucket until I can brew, usually within a couple of days. The best laid plans can run awry and I won't be able to brew until tomorrow. I know fresh would be best, but is there a time limit to use of milled grain?

Thanks.

 

[J A]

Several weeks if you kept sealed. Ideally, vacuum packed and in a freezer but carefully sealed in a plastic bag will do. A few days definitely won't hurt anything as long as it's dry.

 

[Hogarthe]

If kept dry they should last a couple weeks at least.

 

[Vesparados]

Thanks for the responses. I can get the race car ready today and tomorrow and brew Sunday evening.

Cheers!

 

[Hawkbox]

http://brulosophy.com/2018/04/19/short-shoddy-wee-heavy/#more-114860

 

[Vesparados]

Great article, thanks, Hawkbox.

 

[Hawkbox]

No problem. I wouldn't leave it that long personally, but a week or two isn't likely to be an issue.