C crclose New Member Joined Apr 5, 2008 Messages 1 Reaction score 0 Apr 5, 2008 #1 How long is can one expect packaged yeast to be effective? Gray Fox
homebrewer_99 Well-Known Member Joined Feb 1, 2005 Messages 19,581 Reaction score 1,217 Location I-80, Exit 27 (near the Quad Cities) Apr 5, 2008 #2 I've successfully used yeast that was expired over a year. Most recommendations are when making a starter to add 1 day for every month it's the expiration date. Just make a good starter about a week before you want to brew and you should be OK.
I've successfully used yeast that was expired over a year. Most recommendations are when making a starter to add 1 day for every month it's the expiration date. Just make a good starter about a week before you want to brew and you should be OK.