Opiate42
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So I cracked open a few packets of the recently rebranded Lallemand (formerly Danstar) BRY-97 dry yeast today and the colour and smell was way off. Expiry isn't until January 2023 so that's not an issue.
Darker brown, and smelled toasty. Not the usual cream colour and smell I'm used to. Been using it for years and never experienced this before. All packets I opened (5 in total) were all the same, same lot and expiry date too.
Anyone else using this yeast experience this? Any wayward results?
It used to be a normal creamy colour when hydrating. Now it looks like chocolate milk and the toasty smell has me a bit worried. Should have taken a picture before pitching (still pitched as I don't have an alternative).
Thanks for any input, already have tried contacting Lallemand with the lot number but as yet no response.
Darker brown, and smelled toasty. Not the usual cream colour and smell I'm used to. Been using it for years and never experienced this before. All packets I opened (5 in total) were all the same, same lot and expiry date too.
Anyone else using this yeast experience this? Any wayward results?
It used to be a normal creamy colour when hydrating. Now it looks like chocolate milk and the toasty smell has me a bit worried. Should have taken a picture before pitching (still pitched as I don't have an alternative).
Thanks for any input, already have tried contacting Lallemand with the lot number but as yet no response.