Does dry yeast need to be kept cool?

[PassionForThePint]

When I'm having it shipped from the brewing shop?

 

[Golddiggie]

All yeast should be kept in a fridge/cool/chilled... Dry yeast is probably more resilient to warmer temps than liquid, but once you get it, put it in the fridge if you're not using it that day.

 

[ThePearsonFam]

Yes... store all your yeast in the fridge until you plan to brew.

I'd pull out the dry yeast the morning you're going to brew and get it to room temp in your kitchen.

I re-hydrate when I'm close flameout (on my wort boil) by boiling a cup of water and letting it cool to ~85 degrees. sprinkle the yeast on the top, let it sit (don't stir) for about 20 minutes. Once my wort is down to ~65/70 degrees (in the carboy and aerated) I'll gently stir the yeast to get it into suspension and pitch the contents into my carboy. Cap and put it someplace ~68 degrees and let it rip.

 

[jonmohno]

I would also recommend have it shipped in cooler weather stock up unless you can afford ice packs in the summer shipped.You dont want it in a box in 90 degree weather.
Just stick em in the fridge.Or cool dry place.

 

[wilserbrewer]

Dry yeast is very resilient, idealy store it in the fridge, but lets not stress. Liquid cultures are much more sensitive.

 

[ThePearsonFam]

Properly stored (in the fridge), dry yeast will remain viable for ~ 1 yr.

 

[Golddiggie]

Properly stored (in the fridge), dry yeast will remain viable for ~ 1 yr.

I think it depends on the yeast (strain and manufacturer)... I have some Lalvin yeast that is stamped 2013... I plan to use it long before then of course.

 

[PassionForThePint]

Thanks for the advice everyone. I know I really over think everything, but it's always nice to get advice from people who've been through it many more times than me.