Yeast

[Curtisc34]

Hello, new to the forums here. I have a quick question regarding Yeast and refridgeration.

I ordered a whitelabs yeast vial about 12 days ago, and it didnt come before i left for a business trip to Nashville. when i got home my secretary had accepted the shipment and put the box in my office.

The yeast was taped to a ice pack that obviously wqsnt cold any longer. The room temperature probably got about 82 at the highest. Is this yeast good to use?

Thanks for your help!
~Curtis

 

[Rick500]

Welcome!

Make a starter with it. If it ferments the starter, you're good.

 

[weirdboy]

More than likely fine. If you are making a 5 gallon batch you probably should make a starter anyway, so Rick's advice is good.