storing mash

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bush
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storing mash

Post by bush »

I'm just starting out (been reading everything for a couple of months)and have a question.I know i read on here not long ago about storing mash but i can't find it.Can i store a basic sugar mash once it's finished in a spare ss keg.Thanks for any tips.
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Dnderhead
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keep it closed so no contaminates can git to it and leave the co2 on top
MisterSteve124
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As long as it's sanitized and pretty much airtight you should be able to store it there for a while. How long are you thinking?
punkin
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Distill it, then you can store it as long as you want :lol:
bush
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Re: storing mash

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Thats my problem i'm still waiting for a couple of bits to finish my still(live in small country town)and i thought i might kick the mash off before i finish the still.
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Put it in a Cornie keg or carboy and put it in the fridge. The cold will help settle it as well.
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goose eye
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what your beer testin. you bung it up itll keep awhile if you get mold aint no problem
if you get mother startin run it quick.

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Post by junkyard dawg »

if your wash is about 12% abv then it will last a long time. just like wine...

If you have a lot of unfermented sugars then you have a much higher chance of mold.

just like wine, you have to have everything clean and protect it from oxygen.
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