I have a pack of Saflager S-23 which I opened 2 days ago, only use a small bit and put in the fridge straight after. I might need to use a bit more today for another brew, is it alright to use even though it's been opened?
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Using opened dry lager yeast
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Likely it's fine, best practice is to use fresh as I believe exposure to the air will deteriorate the dry yeast...2 days doesn't seem like a big deal???
nikkuchan
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I have used halfa yeast pack before. I just folded the package, taped it shut, ziplocked it, and put it in the fridge. It worked fine when I used it a few weeks later.
There's no need to even go through all of that hullaballoo; yeast isn't a fragile organism. Tear the pack open, pour half of it out, fold the top closed and stick it behind the jar of mustard in your fridge. Use it a few months later, no problem.
