Wyeast 1450 arrived semi swollen

[hotwatermusic]

Bought 1450 online because my local doesn't carry it. I added it to an order to justify shipping but don't plan on brewing with it for at least a month. My question is, should I make a starter now or later? Is shelf life compromised when there is off gassing going on?

 

[ElChangoGuero]

I would make a 1l starter and help it continue its fermenting process thats going on right now, plus make brand new healthy yeast. After that store it and label it.

Cheers bro!