[Bevel]

Hi all, doing some cleaning and found some 2 row grains that I must have misplaced at some point. I  had them crushed when I bought them in December 2020 and I stored them in food saver bags with the air pulled out - room temp about 70-75. I have a strong feeling they are either stale or rancid (can they become rancid?). Should I just toss them or do you think there is a chance they might be decent after 10-11 months?


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[BrewBama]

I would make dog treats out of them.



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[denny]

I'd say you have a decent chance they're OK.  But if there's not much, I'd toss it just to be safe.

[Bevel]

Cool thanks. Yeah I’d say it’s under 5 lbs


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[RC]

If they were stored vacuum sealed in a dry place, then at worst, the grains might be a touch on the stale side, but otherwise they should be perfectly fine to brew with. The caveat is if they have any mold on them. Give them a close inspection. If there's any mold whatsoever, toss them.

[Bel Air Brewing]

It's only a few pounds. Throw them away!

I just dumped two 1/2 gallon yeast slurries, because of age. Not going to take a chance with old ingredients.

[KellerBrauer]

I agree with those who suggest tossing them.  As I understand, once the grains are milled they should be used in a couple days.  A pound of grain costs under $2 from most HBS stores and in my opinion, $2 isn’t worth taking a chance.

[denny]

I agree with those who suggest tossing them.  As I understand, once the grains are milled they should be used in a couple days.  A pound of grain costs under $2 from most HBS stores and in my opinion, $2 isn’t worth taking a chance.

Briess says their premilled grain is good for 2 years.  I've gone 5 months with no problem.  Of course, that assumes proper storage.

[mainebrewer]

I'm in the get rid of them camp.
Why waste your time and energy using questionable ingredients?

[RC]

I agree with those who suggest tossing them.  As I understand, once the grains are milled they should be used in a couple days.  A pound of grain costs under $2 from most HBS stores and in my opinion, $2 isn’t worth taking a chance.

Nah milled grains last a very long time if, as has already been said, they are stored properly, which mainly means keeping them in a dry place. I once used 2 year old milled grains, and the beer was fine.

But even if stored in a dry place, they could still get moldy due to moisture produced and brought in via pest infestation (e.g. the Sawtoothed grain beetle). So always a good idea to check old grains for mold and never to use them if any is seen.

[KellerBrauer]

I agree with those who suggest tossing them.  As I understand, once the grains are milled they should be used in a couple days.  A pound of grain costs under $2 from most HBS stores and in my opinion, $2 isn’t worth taking a chance.

Briess says their premilled grain is good for 2 years.  I've gone 5 months with no problem.  Of course, that assumes proper storage.

I agree. Pre-milled grain lasts a long time.  However, once it’s milled it should be used within a couple days.

[BrewBama]

I mill and mash grains within a few minutes of each other



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[MNWayne]

Toss 'em.

[denny]

I agree with those who suggest tossing them.  As I understand, once the grains are milled they should be used in a couple days.  A pound of grain costs under $2 from most HBS stores and in my opinion, $2 isn’t worth taking a chance.

Briess says their premilled grain is good for 2 years.  I've gone 5 months with no problem.  Of course, that assumes proper storage.

I agree. Pre-milled grain lasts a long time.  However, once it’s milled it should be used within a couple days.

Afraid I don't understand...pre milled means its already milled.  Briess says 2 years.  My own experience with milled grain is that 5 months was fine.

[Fire Rooster]

Our household rule for any food or drink.
"If in doubt, throw it out"