You would need to store in an airtight container with as little moisture as possible. This stuff loves to suck up any moistore it can - and quickly!!!!MightyMouth wrote:I think DME should last a year as long as its boiled.
Suggest my next kit
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PieOPah
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MightyMouth
Change of plans.
I have decided to do a few more kits, going to do a porter next then maybe a barley wine. After that I if am still enthusiastic about brewing then I am going to try a mini mash brew of the above recipe to get into AG as having looked at the prices of ingredients it seem AG is quite a lot cheaper and hopefully as a hobby more fulfilling. I Was hoping I could do extract brewing for a while first but the costs are too high.
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SiHoltye
The biggest factor for my enjoyment of brewing is time. Don't put yourself under pressure by time constraints. AG for me is 9-4pm. It can be done quicker and comfortably so, but this suits me and my set-up. Look forward to AG, gather your ingredients and equipment together the day before, and give yourself the whole day to brew. You may be surprised how much time you have left!
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PieOPah
Unfortunately time is the one thing that is limiting the amount of brews I can get in.
I tend to try and start as early as possible (around 6am). I tend to fill my kettle at night and have a timer switch. By doing this my water is usually at temp by the time I get up. This saves me about 40 minutes straight away!
Even with this done my brew day lasts between 6 and 7 hours. But, with the early start I still normally have enough time to spend with the family in the afternoon!
Just trying to find some time that I will be able to brew. Maybe in about 3 weeks I can claim the Sunday for myself!!!
I tend to try and start as early as possible (around 6am). I tend to fill my kettle at night and have a timer switch. By doing this my water is usually at temp by the time I get up. This saves me about 40 minutes straight away!
Even with this done my brew day lasts between 6 and 7 hours. But, with the early start I still normally have enough time to spend with the family in the afternoon!
Just trying to find some time that I will be able to brew. Maybe in about 3 weeks I can claim the Sunday for myself!!!
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steve_flack
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PieOPah
Yeah, that is always something to think about...DaaB wrote:I'd be cautious of using timers to switch an HLT on. If they for whatever reason decide to leak you've not only got a flood to contend but electrical problems and possibly a fire.
Likewise if your plans change drastically for the day, you are called out in a hurry/emergency you could have a situation where you boil the HLT dry with similar consequences.