Can I use this yeast?

[Danbcha]

I purchased a packet of Nottingham yeast and forgot that it was in my car. It's been 4 days in weather ranging from 75 degrees to 40 degrees. Can I still use this yeast in a batch of Cider? Wanted to get it started tonight, but it's the only yeast I have.

 

[phug]

Was your car in the sun or the shade?

 

[Danbcha]

both, the yeast was in a bag under some clothes, so the packet wasn't directly in sun light, but Oklahoma sunshine warms things up quickly.

 

[Yooper]

Yes, it'll be fine.

 

[GHBWNY]

While cooler is better, the 75F for a few days is probably not going to hurt it. Especially since it had nothing to react with. Keep in mind rehydrating takes place at 95-105, and some yeasts are pitched at ~75F. It was vacuumed sealed, so it should be OK. I'd not be afraid to use it.

 

[soccerdad]

Maybe it will tone it down a half step. Sometimes Notty wants to eat the paint off the walls.

 

[Danbcha]

Thanks guys and gals. Life Savers I tell ya.