Wyeast straight from the fridge to the fermenter?

[Randomnoob]

So I decided to brew tonight. It’s an extract 20 minute boil. I didn’t have time to get the yeast out earlier today and so I’m wondering if it’s cool to just smack the cold yeast pack and dump it in right away? Will that cause any problems?

 

[Bobby_M]

It would warm up plenty in about 30 minutes. The bigger concern is what is the OG of the batch and how old is the pack of yeast?

 

[Randomnoob]

It would warm up plenty in about 30 minutes. The bigger concern is what is the OG of the batch and how old is the pack of yeast?

It’s pretty new. The expected OG according to the sheet says 1.060-1.070.

 

[hawkwing]

The instructions on the pack say that it’s fine. As long as you cool the wort down and oxygenate. Only thing is it might take a few days to show signs of fermentation.