[HopDen]

I have a 3 year old container of Briess Pilsen LME and 3 pkg's of WLP002 with a best by date of Jun. 01 19 and a MFG date of Dec.3 18. This is more for s***s and giggles. The LME smelled ok but was dark and tastes like prunes. Brought it to a boil and it gave up some, what appears to be hot break. I will make a starter at 1.035 OG and see what happens.

So, a question

1) Will the LME starter negatively affect the yeasts influence on a future wort? I would think not but I am not certain.

[denny]

Don't think so

[HopDen]

Don't think so

Well Im going to find out, just pitched the yeast into the nasty a$$ starter wort and I'll report back in a few days!! 7 come 11

[kramerog]

Don't think so either.  Make sure you decant!