liquid yeast temp question

[parrothead600]

I am going to be brewing a batch this weekend. I will be using Wyeast 3942 Barvarian Wheat yeast. If I understand correctly, I should activate this pack approx 3 hours prior to starting the boil & allow it to swell. My question is: should I allow it to come up to room temperature before I activate the pack or will it be OK to activate it right out of the refrigerator?

 

[inhousebrew]

Just smack it and put it on the counter. You'll be good.

 

[parrothead600]

Wow! That was quick! Thanks

 

[wolfman_48442]

Exactly right. Activating the packet just makes nutrients available to the yeast.
They'll start eating it when they're ready