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Help Please:eek: Received my pumpkin ale kit from Midwest today. I activated the yeast this afternoon and thought I would brew tonight. The pack is nicely activated but I can't brew until tomorrow afternoon. Should I leave it at basement temperature 69f or refrigerate it until tomorrow? I do not intend on making a starter.
 
You're probably okay just leaving it at room temp, or you could alternatively chill it overnight and pull it out 4-5 hrs before brewing. I've only used the Activator pack once and hence don't have a lot of experience with them.
 
I leave them in the kitchen sink with a bar towel over them after an unfortunate incident in which the smack pack swelled up and burst a seam.
 
kornkob said:
I leave them in the kitchen sink with a bar towel over them after an unfortunate incident in which the smack pack swelled up and burst a seam.
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Ouch... I had a smacker of Scottish ale that I thought was going to pop once, but I convinced myself that the pack could withstand the pressure fine. I guess I won't be making that assumption anymore.
 
I left my activator pack out at room temperature for 24 hours without any problems. Leaving it in the sink would be a good idea in case there is that 'unfortunate' event. :)

I would only get worried if it starts getting really taught.
 

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