Farley23 Member Joined Mar 13, 2011 Messages 15 Reaction score 0 Location Harrisburg Apr 24, 2011 #1 Can you take bottles out of the fridge (they have been in less than 24 hours) to get the yeast active again??? New at this and I think I got a little anxious!
Can you take bottles out of the fridge (they have been in less than 24 hours) to get the yeast active again??? New at this and I think I got a little anxious!
Priemus Well-Known Member Joined Aug 26, 2009 Messages 448 Reaction score 3 Apr 24, 2011 #2 Ive never actually put bottles straight in the fridge after priming them, but getting em cold wont kill the yeast, just make em a little sad. Take em out, put them somewhere roomtemp-ish for 2 weeks, pop one, see how it is, wait 2 weeks, repeat . Maybe it takes a little longer to get em going because of the fridge, but I doubt you done any serious damage.
Ive never actually put bottles straight in the fridge after priming them, but getting em cold wont kill the yeast, just make em a little sad. Take em out, put them somewhere roomtemp-ish for 2 weeks, pop one, see how it is, wait 2 weeks, repeat . Maybe it takes a little longer to get em going because of the fridge, but I doubt you done any serious damage.
OP OP Farley23 Member Joined Mar 13, 2011 Messages 15 Reaction score 0 Location Harrisburg Apr 24, 2011 #3 thanks!
Revvy Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc HBT Supporter Joined Dec 11, 2007 Messages 41,288 Reaction score 3,791 Location "Detroitish" Michigan Apr 24, 2011 #4 Just find a warm place and leave them alone for AT LEAST 3 weeks @ 70 degrees.