Neglected to refrigerate my WLP300

[SweaterMonkey]

I received my order (trying to do a hefeweizen for the first time) earlier this week and just now opened it. After inspecting my yeast I see that it's supposed to be refrigerated. It sat at room temp for about 3 days. I've since moved it to the fridge but I'm curious if its still usable. I almost exclusively use SAF Ale-05 so I never really pay attention to when I open my orders. Bad on me.

What say you?

 

[JonM]

I bet it's fine. Make a starter before you brew and i bet it takes off.

 

[homebeerbrewer]

I second the starter. As long as it didn't freeze or get too hot, it should be ok.

 

[flars]

Break a small part of the seal while it is still cool. Opening a vial warmed to pitching temperature may cause an eruption of yeast.

 

[zacster]

I've had yeast shipped to me during the hottest days of summer and they were fine.

 

[SweaterMonkey]

Thanks guys. I'll go with a starter and see how she goes.