How old is to old?

[alix101]

I've been given a box of various malts chocolate, crystal, maris, all are in sealed bags, but they are a year out of date, whats the downside to using them ? I could maybe see a, problem with the unmodified grains, but are the others good to go?

[Morten]

It should not be a problem.

Base malts loses some enzymes, but since there is none of that in crystal malts.....

[seymour]

It should not be a problem. Base malts loses some enzymes, but since there is none of that in crystal malts.....

+1
When using the Maris Otter, or other pale malts if any, I'd recommend blending with some fresher base malt, maybe increase your overall quantities slightly to compensate for reduced efficiency. But I certainly wouldn't let them go to waste. "Get amongst it!"

[boingy]

(puts arm round shoulder and adopts bad Yorkshire accent)

Lad, take thee grain and mek the'sen some beer.

[barney]

95, but if they have false teeth

[seymour]

95, but if they have false teeth

classic!

[alix101]

Then I'll certainly use them although 2kg of black malt will last me 10 years.....95 barney is that why your building that shed ?a little love nest....

[seymour]

Then I'll certainly use them although 2kg of black malt will last me 10 years...

Why so pessimistic? Brew four batches of Foreign Stout calling for 500g black malt each, problem solved.