gruversm
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How long will jars of washed yeast last if it is kept in the refrigerator?
Washed yeast life expectancy?
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COLObrewer
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Forever, use a starter if they are very old.
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This is my opinion and not necessarily the norm of the forum or brewing world.
Disclaimer:
This is my opinion and not necessarily the norm of the forum or brewing world.
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gruversm
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"Old"? More than 3 months old?
COLObrewer
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Sure. I always make a starter. Unless they are stored maybe less than a week,ish.
I don't keep my yeast past about 4 or5 months. I always do a starter. If it's more than a month old, I do a starter in 2 steps. If it's more than 2 months old, I usually do 3 steps. The first one or two steps are usually sluggish. I always want to pitch at the peak of health. I have used 6 month and older yeast, but in my opinion the work and risk is not worth it.
COLObrewer
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Hmmm, zero risk, very little effort, if you're pressed for time may be a different scenario I suppose. To each his own however.
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gruversm
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Thanks everyone for their suggestions.
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