yeast storage

[VermontFreedom]

I store my dry wine yeast (mostly Lavlin EC1118, K1V1116, 71B1122, Red Star Montrachet, etc.) in a refrigerator. Is that necessary? Is it damaging?

Never had a problem until a current batch of apple wine. Tried to proof a package of K1V1116 - no reaction. Next night, a packet of 71b1122 barely proofed.

 

[Yooper]

I always keep my wine yeasts in the fridge. I put them out at room temperature about 24 hours before I pitch. I've never had a problem. Make sure you check the dates on them, maybe that's the problem.

Lorena