yeast question

[lucasp]

Hey all, got me a starter kit for Christmas, and well I noticed the yeast wasn't refrigerated. Is it still OK to use?should I just go pick up some more? There is a brew shop just round the corner, so its no big deal. I was just wondering..
Oh yeah the yeast was a packet of muntons, and the other was aliquid California ale yeast. Any help Is appreciated! Can't wait to get this thing started!

 

[Pie_Man]

The dry yeast should be fine at room temp. The liquid yeast is best stored at refrigeration temp. Slightly confused why there's two different yeasts in the kit...

 

[lucasp]

2 kits sorry.
So the liquid yeast is probably no good?

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[ShadyBrewer]

Just make a little starter for the liquid to see if it's viable. Do a quick search for "making a yeast starter".

 

[lucasp]

Thanks for the info!

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[Pie_Man]

I see. Yeah, the liquid yeast just needs a starter which is standard even for refrigerated yeast. After you learn about the starter process, use yeastcalc.com or mrmalty.com to determine the proper volume for the starter.

 

[C-Rider]

I keep all my dry yeast in the fridge in one of the trays for veggies. LHBS also keeps dry and liquid yeast cooled.

 

[boydster]

Dry yeast can lose 4% viability per month at room temp, which is pretty good. If you need to store it longer than a few months, it will lose about 4% viability per year in the fridge.

No question, liquid yeast should be kept in the fridge, but if you make a starter like others mentioned, you can build the cell count back up.