Had a Smack-Pack German Ale 029-decent date (late Feb) and I had placed it in my frig maybe 20 minutes after purchase-had it in frig 2 weeks-anyway-smacked it about 3-4 hours before I pitched-no real pressure in the bag-just a bit of inflation from the increase in temperature. I was leery-pitched it-12-14 hours later NADA. Luckily Southern Brewing was open Easter Sunday-smacked that one in the store and pitched maybe 90 minutes later and A-OK.
Now this is maybe the 3rd time a smack-pack or vial yeast has been unviable for me. And yes I should know enough to keep a Safale 5 on hand--but should I be looking for another (and it was not from Southern) retailer? anyone else had this sort of bad luck?
Now this is maybe the 3rd time a smack-pack or vial yeast has been unviable for me. And yes I should know enough to keep a Safale 5 on hand--but should I be looking for another (and it was not from Southern) retailer? anyone else had this sort of bad luck?