OT - expiration date of kefir

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I have been having better success at getting creamy kefir.  I stir it really well when I pour the milk over the grains.  And then stir it 2-3 times a day - I start the kefir at night; stir it once or twice in the morning between the time I get up and the time I leave for work.  Then I stir it when I get home.  And I strain it around 8:30 or so.  That seems to really help. Plus letting it sit a few days in the refrigerator before using it also seems to help.

I was wondering.  The store had some of the milk on sale because it was getting close to the " Sell By " date.  Last Friday, I bought 3 gallons that had sell by of 4/1, 4/2 and 4/3.  I have made it all into kefir with the 4/3 gallon being done last night.  How long will kefir keep?  Also, now that I have made so much, I don't really need to make any for a while.  How do I preserve the grains during this period?

Thanks!Rena

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