Out of date, out of time?

[kitwom]

Hi

I have an unopened 5kg bag of crushed lager malt. But it's a year out of date according to the label.

Should I give in to its tempting charms and make a brew, or am I wasting my time and heading for disaster?

Anyone had experience of out of date ingredients?

Thanks!

[MightyMouth]

I would say if it looks ok and smells ok to use it.

[Seveneer]

I've had an open sack of crushed lager malt in my garage for over a year. Brewed with it a few weeks back and the beer's very nice indeed after a few weeks in the fridge. Go for it.

/Phil.

[Aleman]

Could I suggest that you simply chew a few grains . . . if you get that 'stale muesli' taste then its best not to use it . . . otherwise go ahead . . . I've brewed with malts that are 12-18 months old and the beer has been fine, but I do store them in the dry with a Jumbo sachet of Silica Gel in the container to keep moisture out.