Pitch It, Don't Toss It! Using Yeast That's Past It's Prime

[andrewmaixner]

@MrSnrub Mostly because the English language often doesn't follow its own rules. How many nouns/pronouns can you think of where the possessive form lacks the apostrophe? It's not a huge deal, and it's pretty easy to figure out the meaning from its context

 

[sakeyfour]

Excellent timing on this article. A friend just asked me to brew a kit they bought and never had the time to brew. It was over a year old. I had some hops to add to the older ones, but not the yeast. Followed the process and have very vigorous fermentation after 8 hours. Thanks

 

[guitarpat]

@broadbill Oh, I wasn't suggesting saving it that long. I was just saying I did do it once and it worked. I usually don't hold it for more than two weeks

 

[mkyl428]

@sakeyfour Glad I could help! Good luck & enjoy your beer!

 

[SeraW]

Found this article using the Search function. Came in handy as I revived a friend's harvest of White Labs American Farmhouse Ale yeast that was harvested an unknown number of months ago and stored in the back of my fridge that occasionally freezes back there. Starter activity is now very strong and I'm ready to brew tomorrow.