Blue storage barrel for grain

[Nottsbeer]

I'm thinking of buying a 25kg sack of crushed grain....but am unsure of which barrel size is sufficient for this. Anyone who stores grain - would a 30l barrel do the job? I've seen one site stating it can hold upto 55kg of solid material. I'd like to double check this first before purchasing one. Thanks.

 

[Dutto]

According to this site:

https://www.aqua-calc.com/calculate/weight-to-volume
A 25kg sack of barley will take up 42 litres so “No” a 30 litre barrel won’t hold it all.

My calculations may be way out of course!
:hat:

 

[Leon103]

No, you will need bigger. I think mine is 320l, it's the opening that is the issue. It takes some manipulating to get the sack in and out but once inside there is loads of room.

 

[SMP Brewery]

You’ll need a 60ltr version for 25kg bags

 

[WonkyDonkey]

I'm thinking of buying a 25kg sack of crushed grain....but am unsure of which barrel size is sufficient for this. Anyone who stores grain - would a 30l barrel do the job? I've seen one site stating it can hold upto 55kg of solid material. I'd like to double check this first before purchasing one. Thanks.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07JGVSWND?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I've got a couple of these and, as mentioned above, with a bit of jiggling will fit a 25kg sack with a little space to spare

 

[SMP Brewery]

I just empty the bag straight in, is this not a good idea?

 

[Nottsbeer]

Thanks all, a 60l barrel it is then.

 

[Gingerbrews]

I decant my malt into 3kg bags; then put into the barrel.
means it's easy to take out a reasonably small (measured) amount
when it's needed

 

[dsh2655]

Excuse my ignorance, but why a barrel?
Would not, for example, a 90 L dustbin do ?
Much easier access btw

 

[An Ankoù]

You need 60 litre barrels. There's no need to empty the grain into the barrel as you should be able to get the whole sack in. Admitted this takes a bit of practice and risk to fingers, but I store all my bulk grain in 8 of these things. Keeping the the grain in its sack allowes you to tie up the sack after use, thus limiting air even more, and as the sack starts to empty, you can store smaller bags of other grains on top. For example, I use Belgian Pilsner for some beers and a relatively smaller quantity of Belgian Pale. The one goes on top of the other and are conveniently to hand.

 

[Sadfield]

Excuse my ignorance, but why a barrel?
Would not, for example, a 90 L dustbin do ?
Much easier access btw

1. Made from food safe plastic, which dustbins may not be.
2. I find the smaller barrel easier to store.
3. Has a flat lid that other things can be stacked onto.
4. If you have the metal retaining ring they are also air tight.
5. Free from work.

 

[TonyT]

I keep mine in the sack stuffed into a 90 litre plastic dustbin with a tight fitting lid. Never had any issues.

 

[Clint]

I'm needing some barrels...check out Bonnymans...cheapest I can find..£6 each plus £10 delivery!

 

[Clint]

To add...I just called them...the barrels are reconditioned having previously held food grade powders..exactly what they couldn't say but recommended they have a wash before use and preferably bag the grain inside.
My only sticking point is the product page says in RED. NOT SUITABLE FOR POTABLE WATER even though they are HDPE ...
I can get steel,fully sealable ,30 litre open top drums from work that have a removable plastic liner,for free. But..they held chemicals so I really don't fancy using them..liner removed,washed out or grain bagged.

 

[Sadfield]

You not got any Lime Pickle or Mango Chutney empties kicking around, @Clint ?

 

[Clint]

Only for around a 100g...

 

[St00]

I use these for my base malts

 

[Nottsbeer]

I use these for my base malts

Think that's the one I'm going to get. Cheers all.

 

[gyurmaember]

I just came across the same problem, and checked the bottom of my really useful boxes, they're food safe. They're not cheap, but no space wasted like using barrels. So I'll probably order more.

 

[AJA]

I use a ziplocked clear plastic sack outside of the main sack. Am I doing this wrong?