Wyeast Smack Pack question

[Asbear]

Hey all, so I activated a Wyeast smack pack but didn't get to use it and it's currently chilling in my fridge.

The thing is I won't be able to brew again until Friday and I'm curious is the yeast will still be good by then or if I should just swallow the loss and buy new packets.

This is the first time something like this has happened to me so any advice would be much appreciated!

 

[eadavis80]

It should be fine, but just make a starter as is best practice for liquid yeast.

 

[Morrey]

I accidentally activated a smack pack on my home from the LHBS. I refrigerated it and made a starter (I always do anyway) two weeks later and it was fine. As long as you don't open the pouch you should be ok.