Opened Jug O LME - Will It Stay Fresh

Fugglupagus

I've been thinking of splitting a 3.15lb NB container of Munich LME between a couple of BCS recipes that call for small amounts of the stuff.  That probably means having an open container of LME around for a week or two.  If I put it in the fridge, how soon do I need to worry about staling?  Any suggestions as to how I can keep it as fresh as possible??I see drunk people . . . . . .

CRBrewHound

Most of the stuff I have read states a shelf live of 3 - 6 months for LME.
However, that is dependant on the how old it is from the manufacturer.

spiderwrangler

For opened LME?  I doubt that it will stay good for that long opened.  I've used the Briess products in the screwtop canisters and drop them in the chest freezer between brews I need them for.Spiderwrangler
PFC, Arachnid Deployment Division
In the cellar:
In the fermentor: Belgian Cider
In the works: Wooden Cider

captain-carrot

I've heard if you pour some vodka on the surface it will keep the baddies at bay.
Good luck!   

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Keep on Brewin'
Captain Carrot

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CRBrewHound

For opened LME?  I doubt that it will stay good for that long opened.  I've used the Briess products in the screwtop canisters and drop them in the chest freezer between brews I need them for.
Sorry guess I should have stated that I am making the assumption that the LME is closed off from air after it has been opened.  Either a lid placed back on it, or that it is transferred to a container that can be sealed up again.

spiderwrangler

Well, even if it's reclosed, it would have been exposed to the air... not sure what will grow on that concentrated of a sugar though...Spiderwrangler
PFC, Arachnid Deployment Division
In the cellar:
In the fermentor: Belgian Cider
In the works: Wooden Cider

Ozwald

I'd imagine it'd come down to staling before contamination.  It's going to get boiled anyhow.
To answer the original question, I have no idea.  I've always used DME when using extract & that stuff stays good in a tupperware container stored in the cabinet.Lee
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CRBrewHound

that's a good point that on the staling/oxidation... even if freezing doesn't make much difference as far as critters goes, it should be slowing down chemical reactions.Spiderwrangler
PFC, Arachnid Deployment Division
In the cellar:
In the fermentor: Belgian Cider
In the works: Wooden CiderThanks everyone.  The only vodka I have is the really crappy stuff my inlaws keep in my house to help them cope with me when they visit.  I'm afraid to add it to anything.  I think I'm going to pour the leftover extract into a freezer bag, purge as much air out of the bag as I can, seal it, and pitch it in the freezer.  If everything goes well, it should only be there a couple of weeks.  And if I end up doing either recipe again, I'll probably convert them to mini-mashes.I see drunk people . . . . . .

spiderwrangler

I wouldn't worry much about it, it's just like regular syrup wouldn't you think? I spose it doesn't have the presevatives and such but 1-2 weeks shouldn't hurt resealed in the fridge.
Cheers!

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I've been thinking of splitting a 3.15lb NB container of Munich LME between a couple of BCS recipes that call for small amounts of the stuff.  That probably means having an open container of LME around for a week or two.  If I put it in the fridge, how soon do I need to worry about staling?  Any suggestions as to how I can keep it as fresh as possible??I see drunk people . . . . . .

captain-carrot

Most of the stuff I have read states a shelf live of 3 - 6 months for LME.
However, that is dependant on the how old it is from the manufacturer.

CRBrewHound

For opened LME?  I doubt that it will stay good for that long opened.  I've used the Briess products in the screwtop canisters and drop them in the chest freezer between brews I need them for.Spiderwrangler
PFC, Arachnid Deployment Division
In the cellar:
In the fermentor: Belgian Cider
In the works: Wooden Cider

spiderwrangler

I've heard if you pour some vodka on the surface it will keep the baddies at bay.
Good luck!   

Keep on Brewin'
Captain Carrot

"Beer makes everything more fun!"  (me)

Ozwald

For opened LME?  I doubt that it will stay good for that long opened.  I've used the Briess products in the screwtop canisters and drop them in the chest freezer between brews I need them for.
Sorry guess I should have stated that I am making the assumption that the LME is closed off from air after it has been opened.  Either a lid placed back on it, or that it is transferred to a container that can be sealed up again.

spiderwrangler

Well, even if it's reclosed, it would have been exposed to the air... not sure what will grow on that concentrated of a sugar though...Spiderwrangler
PFC, Arachnid Deployment Division
In the cellar:
In the fermentor: Belgian Cider
In the works: Wooden Cider

CRBrewHound

I'd imagine it'd come down to staling before contamination.  It's going to get boiled anyhow.
To answer the original question, I have no idea.  I've always used DME when using extract & that stuff stays good in a tupperware container stored in the cabinet.Lee
"Show me on this doll where the internet hurt you."
"Every zoo is a petting zoo if you man the fuck up."


BN Army // 13th Mountain Division

CRBrewHound

that's a good point that on the staling/oxidation... even if freezing doesn't make much difference as far as critters goes, it should be slowing down chemical reactions.Spiderwrangler
PFC, Arachnid Deployment Division
In the cellar:
In the fermentor: Belgian Cider
In the works: Wooden Cider