Yeast left in car for 4 days.

Wed Feb 06, 2008 3:20 pm

Is it still good? The package is slightly swollen. It was a suprise present and the person giving it to me didn't know to keep it cold. Is the yeast screwed?
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Wed Feb 06, 2008 3:33 pm

With the weather we've had it should be ok. I'd make a starter with it just to make sure. I'd also have a plan B yeast handy.


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Wed Feb 06, 2008 4:17 pm

Plan B yeast? Never heard of an abortion yeast.
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Thu Feb 07, 2008 10:41 pm

Poor yeast!!! Your "friend" should be turned over to the yeast police, pronto.

What was the weather like over those 4 days? And what's the difference between this and folks who UPS Ground their yeast from Northern Brewer or B3?

You'll probably be ok but absolutely make a starter. And make sure your friend never does this again :D
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