Shelf Life of Grain

[micsager]

FWIW-

On the Briess website, they give info on all their grains.  All the ones I checked said "slight flavor loss at 18 months. 

[mtnrockhopper]

Just a guess here, but I'd expect that your enzymes would be the first thing to suffer as it ages, assuming good storage conditions. Perhaps mixing old and new malt would help older stuff convert?

Good thought. I'm sure there are staling reactions that occur, but the enzymes must degrade too. Moisture probably doesn't help them either.

[fmader]

Ok, I got some 10 gallon ziploc bags and a couple of these.....

[garc_mall]

You seem to have taken home a woman as well... I hope she likes beer. 

[erockrph]

Dang, my totes did not include any ladies. Screw you Target - I want a refund!

[garc_mall]

Dang, my totes did not include any ladies. Screw you Target - I want a refund!

They cost a lot more than $10 

[redbeerman]

Dang, my totes did not include any ladies. Screw you Target - I want a refund!

They cost a lot more than $10 

+1000000

[MDixon]

I've never seen a drop off of flavor or a problem with grains that are, shall we say, well aged.

If time permits I hope to bring a beer or two to Philly. If mine make the cut for the club you can be the judge if old grains (properly stored) make good beer.