Smacked over a Week ago

[KavDaven]

Hello, I bought a Wyeast Smack Pack over a week ago.

When I got home I went to put the pack in the fridge and thought it was a little inflated. Today, I take the pack out and I can't feel the yeast pouch inside and the pack is definitely inflated.

I have the pack on the counter coming up to room temp. If it continues to expand, I suppose it might still be good. I'm worried about the health of the yeasties being smacked over a week ago.

Any thoughts? Pitch and forget? Trash it and buy another?

 

[Pratzie]

What strain is it. What is the production date on the pack? Did u plan on making a starter? And whats the OG of the brew ur gonna use it with?

 

[KavDaven]

Wyeast 1056 American Ale, 02MAY13, No starter planned, 1.050 OG, Cream Ale, All Grain

 

[stevo4361]

1056 is sometimes inflated before smacking for me, I think it's pretty common with that strain. But if you are worried about yeast viability I would definitely make a starter, it only takes 15 or so minutes and then you can be sure your yeast is OK.

 

[Pratzie]

Im always an advocate of starters, but its a lower OG brew so u are prob ok without as long as u use it soon.

 

[BansheeRider]

Your yeast is over 2 months old I would definitely make a starter. Your yeast according to yeastcalc has 58% viability. A 1-1.5 Liter starter should do the trick.....