Brewing an out of date extract

SilvaRizla · Aug 23, 2007

Hi,

I have a coopers ginger beer kit the has a best before of the end of march 07, do you reckon this will be safe to brew/drink?

I'm returning to brewing after a long stint away and can't wait to get back in to the habbit so appologies for seeming like a "scruff"

Silva

dblvsn · Aug 23, 2007

I just brewed a kit that was over 1 year expired. Turned out great! BREW ON!

DeathBrewer · Aug 23, 2007

it'll work. might want some fresh yeast. a new kit might taste better, but should be fine...i'd say go for it.

malkore · Aug 23, 2007

i agree, the extract is likely fine...but I"d toss the yeast that came with it and get something fresher.

SilvaRizla · Aug 24, 2007

Thanks, I'll try that

cubbies · Aug 24, 2007

Safety wise, I don't think there is anything to worry about. And with a date of 3/07, I don't think flavor would be an issue. However, if it is using LME, I would imagine the beer would come out darker than you expect (LME darkens as it ages), but that is not a major concern, I would go for it if I was you.

SilvaRizla · Aug 24, 2007

Shall do, I'll pop up to my LBHS for some yeast over the next couple of days

Got to empty my keg first

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