opus152003
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Hello, I bought a Hefeweizen kit 2 weeks ago and did open today. I did know I was supposed to refrigerate the liquid yeast. It has been in cold dark garage however. Can I still use it or do I need to order more?
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mashpaddled
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Should be fine unless the yeast underwent several rounds of freezing. If the temps stayed above freezing in a cool space, it's probaby not much different from storing the packet in the fridge.
If you have any suspicion temperatures reached freezing over that time period I would try making a starter and see if there is viable fermentation. If you don't have the ability to make a starter or a few days to see if the starter takes off, might as well buy fresh yeast.
Hefeweizen yeast are hardy yeast so outside of freezing I wouldn't be too concerned.
If you have any suspicion temperatures reached freezing over that time period I would try making a starter and see if there is viable fermentation. If you don't have the ability to make a starter or a few days to see if the starter takes off, might as well buy fresh yeast.
Hefeweizen yeast are hardy yeast so outside of freezing I wouldn't be too concerned.
I did pretty much the same thing... left in basement in the mid-60s for a couple of weeks. Mine was fine. Mashpaddled's suggestion on making a starter is a good one.
Also depends on how fresh that pack of yeast is.
If it's close to the "expiration date," or when in doubt about her health, make a yeast starter, if you can.
Aside from growing more cells, and rejuvenating the existing ones, it proves viability.
If it's close to the "expiration date," or when in doubt about her health, make a yeast starter, if you can.
Aside from growing more cells, and rejuvenating the existing ones, it proves viability.
