Yeast Durability

[WalkingStickMan]

I was brewing tonight, and absentmindedly sanitized the top of the yeast package with boiling water (!). It was only in there for about 2 seconds, but what do you think the chances are of the yeast surviving. No signs of fermentation yet, but it's only been a couple of hours. I know only time will tell, but what do you guys think?

 

[squeekysheep]

you dropped yeast into boiling water ? probably not going to be a good thing.

 

[Jaybird]

just the top and only for 2 seconds? You'll be fine.

 

[WalkingStickMan]

Thanks for the quick responses guys! I'll let you know how it turns out after a couple of days.

 

[Bizoune]

No need to worry. 2 seconds isn't long enough to do any harm.

 

[david_42]

Assuming packet = dry yeast, no problem. Dried yeast isn't as tough as spores, but it's tough.

 

[WalkingStickMan]

It was liquid yeast, but looks like they pulled through, at least from what my brew partner is telling me over the phone. We'll see, was thinking about repitching anyway depending on what looks to be happening over the next couple of days.