Ok, seems like I need to get boiling and cooling waterDistilled water isn't necessarily bacteria/mold free, so I don't know about that. I cap my water off while it is still hot so microorganisms can't take hold in it.
it isn't?
i always top-off with distilled and haven't had any issues. not saying it's good practice or I make good beers.....
It's possible the distilled water is contaminant free. I honestly don't know now. If it is exposed to bacteria after it is cooled can the bacteria even take hold in it?
However, boiling the jars also sterilizes the jars which are full of contaminants. For long-term yeast storage that's very desirable. But, one could argue, "How free of contaminants is your beer?" And that's fair.
I don't know, you can totally try it. I'd at least StarSan/Iodophor your containers. Worst case scenario you shell out $6 for more yeast. I'd think any infection would make itself known in the jar fairly quickly.
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