I was a CE (aks SSR) for 5 years until I couldn't take their BS any longer. You could still order the spring hooks from Mechanicsburg when I left in 2020. Sorry to derail. Back to NWHF...
Why are you showing me your yeast spreadsheet? I really don't care. I don't make starters from dry yeast. Yes, I have a frozen yeast bank too, congratulations.
Been making starters for 15 years, but not with dry yeast. If I have to make a starter I'll just use one of the other strains I have on hand. For me, dry yeast is for convenience.
I got two packs of Diamond Lager out of the refrigerator last night that were much older than I though. Time flies... I know it's not usually a big deal for dry yeast to be expired, but this stuff is a darker brown color than I'm used to seeing in dry yeast. Never used this yeast before is that...