White labs yeast after 7 days in a ups truck, still good?

[kazmiekr]

So I ordered a pumpkin ale kit from morebeer.com and I got the whitelabs yeast with it. The problem is that I didn't see on their site that they suggest you ordering expedited shipping with ice packs. Do you think the yeast is still usable after sitting in the truck for 7 days? I ordered two packs of dry yeast to keep on hand in case I need them so I have a backup.

Let me know what you think

Kevin

 

[Brewing Clamper]

Make a starter and that way you'll be sure.

 

[Beerthoven]

Here is information on how to make a starter: http://www.howtobrew.com/section1/chapter6-5.html

This is why I use dry yeast. No need for starters and you're never wondering if your yeast is gonna work. Plus I can buy 6 packets of dry for what it costs to get one tube of wet.

 

[Evan!]

it'll be fyeeeeen. Maybe if it was the middle of july, I'd be concerned. Where do you live, and where did it ship from?

 

[kazmiekr]

shipped from cali to west virginia.

 

[kazmiekr]

i'll make a starter and see what happens, i have some dry yeast packets for backup in case.

mmm pumpkin spice.

 

[libs]

I'm sipping a Sam Adams Summer Ale clone from AHS that I brewed back in July. The White labs yeast seemed warm when I got into the box, so I made a starter. Everything was fine and it made a real good clone!!

Good luck!!!!

 

[Ó Flannagáin]

I bet it is. I used to live in Germany and it took about 9 days to get to me. Always worked.