Storing bulk Dry Light Malt

[Redbeard]

hey guys, how so some of you store bulk DLM. I bought a 20kg bag (long way to nearest home brew supply shop) and was going to store it in 3 12L sealed buckets, is it ok to store the unused portion in the freezer or just find the coolest place in the house.

[Muddy Waters]

I should start by saying I haven't stored bulk amounts of dry malt but I think that your sealed buckets stored in a cool dry place would be ok.

 

I don't think the freezer would be a good idea as this will produce moisture and spoil the malt.

[PB2]

Interesting that you've got hold of a 20kg LDM - they are intended for supply to commercial enterprises such as bakeries, confectioners, craft breweries, etc. [bandit]

 

I leave it in the bag-in-a-box. The bag is quite tall so trim it down to a more manageable height. Once you've taken the amount required from the bag, gently push the air out of the bag then twist the top heaps of times and place a clip on it.

 

[Redbeard]

Paul, due to being about 250kms from a reputable home brew supply shop i was able to find a retailer in Perth who would sell me 20kg bags of DLM,25kg bags of dextrose and 10kg bags of powdered corn syrup. I also bought 500g bags of chinook and cascade hops, lost of different packets of yeast and vary different brew cans.

 

We stock up pretty big on everything here.

[PB2]

Buying in bulk to beat the tyranny of distance, nice one [w00t]

 

Cool storage for the hops (freezer), yeast (fridge) and liquid extracts/beer kits (< 20degC) will help to keep them in the best condition.

 

I hope the LDM storage tip is of some use [biggrin]