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Offline russell

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Yeast and Hops not in fridge
« on: April 19, 2017, 02:42:31 pm »
I bought my malts, yeast (Wyeast 1098), and hops for a beer about 3 weeks ago. the only problem is I didn't put the Yeast and the Hops in to the fridge and they were at about 60 F to 64 F for all that time. Do you think I should run get replacements for them. I am afraid the yeast especially and the hops wont be good.
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Re: Yeast and Hops not in fridge
« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2017, 02:44:25 pm »
The hops could be OK.  Open them and see if they smell cheesy.  If not, they're probably good.  Yeast, hard to say...I'd make a starter and see what happens.
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Re: Yeast and Hops not in fridge
« Reply #2 on: April 19, 2017, 07:02:35 pm »
Since it is Wyeast, why not try smacking the pack?  You can still make a starter that way...
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Re: Yeast and Hops not in fridge
« Reply #3 on: April 19, 2017, 08:27:55 pm »
Agreed.  Hops if vacuum sealed you're most likely fine.  If you are worth the wait on your brew day, get a good starter going to check your viability.  However I would not shock your yeast.  Make a small starter .25L and work your way up.  JMHO

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