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Old 12-21-2011, 06:33 PM   #1
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Just moved and didn't even think to bring my brewing stuff in the house yet..... So basically I left a bunch of ingredients in a box in my garage to freeze and thaw in the crazy Michigan weather for the past couple months..

Is my yeast still any good? I believe I have like 20 packs all dry yeast out there. Danstar Nottingham and Munton's Gold... It's dry yeast so I'm hoping I'm ok....


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dry yeast should be fine

i once froze a WY smack pack solid. thawed and pitched, it took off and fermented really well. still have that beer on tap.
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You'll be fine and the yeast will actually last longer frozen. Make sure to bring them to room temp the day before and wake them up before you pitch.

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