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My wife got me a couple of extract kits for my birthday. They've been sitting in the basement for a couple of weeks (65 degrees). One of the yeast packs was already swelled when I opened the kit, package date is 4/14/08. Is it safe to use?

I'm halfway thru brewing a Witbeer extract (kit) and just realized that whoever put the kit together forgot the yeast :( . I have two packs of Lalvin EC-118 wine yeast in the fridge. Can I use one or both of them?

I got this corny pin lock free from a friend. It's full of Mellow Yellow pre-mix (recent date on the tag so it's still good) so I'm sure it's pressurized. How do I relieve the pressure from this thing so I can safely get the lid off? http://img409.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc01708jd1.jpg

I found an older post that touched on this topic but not directly. How important is it to use food grade Co2 when kegging? I just found a used 20lb Co2 tank from a guy ($70) and was going to take it to the local welding shop and get them to fill it. My wife is concerned about "dirty" Co2...

This is my first post on this site. I've learned so much from you guys I thought I should share this info. Found this on ebay this morning. Bought 6. Worked out to $22 per keg including shipping. :rockin...