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Old 05-13-2008, 10:26 PM   #1
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Default Premature Smack of yeast pack

I came home from work today to find one of my activator packs expanded in the fridge. I have no plans of brewing for at least a week. Ive used these ass loads of times and this never happened. If i leave it in the fridge how long is it good for? I searched for this answer but only found threads about how to make starters.


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It'll be fine. It will certainly start slower being chilled for a week. But chilling yeast is not an issue when it comes to preserving for a only a week or two.

I'd advise making a starter 3-4 days ahead of your brew date to cut down on lag time.
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Sweet i was planing on making a starter anyway using a stir plate and all that. Thanks for the quick answer.


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