White 20 litre buckets from Bunnings/ Supercheap.Does anyone have suggestions for storing grain for <6 weeks in fairly hot/humid environments? Presumably vac packing would be ideal, but is it ultimately necessary?
Just bought 165 kgI have heaps, probably about 70kg+, should really brew more but I can't resist bulk buys!
Sure. Does whether they've been pre-milled affect their storability? Surely more surface area = more moisture absorbed, therefore more likely to go off...White 20 litre buckets from Bunnings/ Supercheap.
They will hold 12.5 kg each.
As I buy in bulk every 6 months I can say the grain stays fresh and crunchy.
For smaller amounts (specialty grains aka roasted/ crystal) I use 1 litre yoghurt buckets.
Milled grain has a much shorter shelf life, having said that a few weeks in something airtight will be fine, worked for me before I bought a mill.Sure. Does whether they've been pre-milled affect their storability? Surely more surface area = more moisture absorbed, therefore more likely to go off...
Am I likely to notice any taste differences between fermenting at a precise temperature vs a more general range, still within the 15-22 that the US05 requires? My temperature controller hasn't arrived, so I'm thinking of just sticking the fermenter into the fridge with the temperature set to 'less cold' - but I've no idea what temperature that would get me to (buying an analogue thermometer today), nor how much the temp can fluctuate once inside.
Thanks, might be worth my while investing in a second hand mill should I start buying in greater quantity then. Shipping costs from NHB are $35 or thereabouts, so it could certainly save me money in the long run.Milled grain has a much shorter shelf life, having said that a few weeks in something airtight will be fine, worked for me before I bought a mill.
As for temp, I fermented my first few in an esky filled with ice and did not have any bad flavours at all. This even passed by the lips of experienced brewers.
Fermentation is exothermic, it will create heat. Keep an eye on it. Turn the fridge off when you have too, it's not perfect but will work.
ebay $135 mill is great.Thanks, might be worth my while investing in a second hand mill should I start buying in greater quantity then. Shipping costs from NHB are $35 or thereabouts, so it could certainly save me money in the long run.
Matty, give me a call tomorrow. You can get grain delivered in Newcastle for about $5.50.Thanks, might be worth my while investing in a second hand mill should I start buying in greater quantity then. Shipping costs from NHB are $35 or thereabouts, so it could certainly save me money in the long run.
Not in Cairns mate.Matty, give me a call tomorrow. You can get grain delivered in Newcastle for about $5.50.
I thought he was back home again for some reason.Not in Cairns mate.
Would've loved to dropped in again mate, as unfortunately I don't remember a whole lot! Good excuse for you to bring the bike up to Cairns anyway.I thought he was back home again for some reason.
He has sat in on a few of my brew sessions.
Hm. Might have to see if I can squeeze some space out for a couple of 25 kg sacks.ebay $135 mill is great.
And the next Bulk buy will be July, definitely worth it then
You could always top it up with some malt extract to get the gravity up, but 1030 will still give about 4% if you are bottlingYeast has been pitched this morning and just waiting for it to do it's thing. OG was 1.030, which is definitely less than I was hoping for, but it'll hopefully turn out alright.
Oh? I thought it would work out to be around 3%, so that's not so bad then.1030 will still give about 4% if you are bottling