BeachBeerBoo
Well-Known Member
Just tossed two vials of WLP007 into a 2L starter. I have a habit of smelling and tasting the yeasts. Both vials had a bit of a sour champagne taste and smell. The yeast was clumpy, even after shaking and warming up to ambient.
Could these vials have turned? Best before dates were both Nov 1. I find it hard to believe that TWO vials of yeast could have turned.
EDIT: I dump the vials directly in the erlenmeyer flask immediately after opening the vials, then taste the remaining drops in the vials after covering the flask with foil. So it's extremely unlikely that I could have contaminated the vials.
Could these vials have turned? Best before dates were both Nov 1. I find it hard to believe that TWO vials of yeast could have turned.
EDIT: I dump the vials directly in the erlenmeyer flask immediately after opening the vials, then taste the remaining drops in the vials after covering the flask with foil. So it's extremely unlikely that I could have contaminated the vials.