K komomos Well-Known Member Joined Jul 24, 2011 Messages 110 Reaction score 2 Location Istanbul Mar 31, 2012 #1 Can a brewer's yeast could remain alive for example under -15 Celsius degrees? Have you ever seen a scientific article about yeast's life span?
Can a brewer's yeast could remain alive for example under -15 Celsius degrees? Have you ever seen a scientific article about yeast's life span?
helibrewer Supporting Member HBT Supporter Joined Nov 11, 2011 Messages 4,170 Reaction score 489 Location Wilmington Mar 31, 2012 #2 It won't remain active but it will survive, dry yeast is basically freeze dried (dormant). Most yeast activity will stop below 40F
It won't remain active but it will survive, dry yeast is basically freeze dried (dormant). Most yeast activity will stop below 40F
C Calder Well-Known Member Joined Mar 9, 2010 Messages 8,559 Reaction score 1,056 Location Ohio Mar 31, 2012 #3 Dry yeast should be fine at freezing temperatures.