yeast storage temp

[kosmokramer]

I finally purchased an extra fridge last week for fermentaion and sunday after i washed my 1056 yeast from a porter i threw the jars in the ferm fridge. Question is: is the 60-65 degree temps adequate for storing the yeast or should it be down in the 40's like the food fridge?

 

[BigB]

Fridge temp.

 

[ajf]

That's food fridge temp.

-a.

 

[kosmokramer]

they have been at 45-60 since monday (n controller yet), are they still good... got two super thick slurry's, would hate to lose em

 

[BigB]

That's food fridge temp.

-a.

Yes... this. Thanks AJF!

Your yeast should be fine... just move them to a lower temp now.

 

[ajf]

they have been at 45-60 since monday (n controller yet), are they still good... got two super thick slurry's, would hate to lose em

No problem with those temperatures for a week or two, but keeping them at food fridge temperatures will keep them fresher for longer.

-a.

 

[kappclark]

They will be fine...try to keep at food fridge temps..

I keep mine in the kegerator at 38

 

[nefarious_1_]

they have been at 45-60 since monday (n controller yet), are they still good... got two super thick slurry's, would hate to lose em

60 way too high. 45 is better.

40 is best

I keep mine in the kegerator at 38

uh, huh.

 

[kosmokramer]

ahhh i didnt think about the kegerator, trying to all this pint jars of washed yeast start taking up alot of space in the food fridge and the swmbo isnt too happy,,,lol