just a quickie; buying malt extract

[the_bing]

howdy gang

it's been a while. i hope everyone has been brewing well. i've just been enjoying my last batch of wherry.:drunk:

four bottles left now...:shock:

Anyway, a quick (and probably simple) question.
how long does malt extract tend to keep before i have to use it? does it have a decent shelf life?

 

[jonnymorris]

DME about a year. LME a bit less.

 

[the_bing]

Sweet. Thanks jonny

 

[jonnyconga]

I agree about a year - but I think it depends a lot on how it's kept. I always think as long as it still tastes good it's prob fine. I have mine airtight and dark but not in a cool place (in the shed). Got 25kgs in a sale last year - it's still fine....