Yeast Storage?

[sergiontx]

I have about three kits with dry yeast packets... My Question is: is it okay to leave yeast packets at room temp in kits till iI can get to kits (I keep my home around 75 degrees F) or would it be best to take the yeast packets and store in fridge?

 

[Iseneye]

Keep them refrigerated. Also, if they are generic yeast packets throw them away and get something better dependent on style.

 

[brew_darrymore]

As the poster above me said, keep the yeast packs in the fridge.

What kind of yeast is it?

 

[sergiontx]

Its "Saflager s-23" yeast, making a Stella Artois clone...

 

[unionrdr]

I keep all yeast, whether dry or liquid, in the lil butter cubby on the fridge door. Out of harm's way in there.

 

[sergiontx]

I keep all yeast, whether dry or liquid, in the lil butter cubby on the fridge door. Out of harm's way in there.

Thank You... Thats where my yeast is in fridge

 

[slym2none]

Agreed with the refrigerator - but (and I am speaking from personal experience here) not in the freezer. I had a half-pack of Nottingham in there for a couple months, in a freezer zip-top bag with all the air out, and when I went to hydrate it, it was sluggish and didn't form much bubbles or foam. Even an hour later, nothing new. So, I added 1/3 pack of fresh Notty, and 20 minutes later, had some nice action going on.

So, and I was talking to Yooper about this elsewhere sometime ago, freezing your yeast may not be the best thing for its health. Cold, yes - frozen, no.