Best before 11 Feb 08

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llannige

Best before 11 Feb 08

Post by llannige » Thu Apr 17, 2008 12:16 am

Hi,
I found a WLP013 English Ale yeast(White Labs) at the back of my fridge,that I had forgot about.
Is this O.K.to use,or should I just chuck it? it?

Thanks in advice.

llannige
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iowalad
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Post by iowalad » Thu Apr 17, 2008 12:25 am

I would work up a starter and see how it smells
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mysterio

Post by mysterio » Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:37 am

Is that not London ale yeast?

I've recovered quite a few tubes that are long out of date, like IL says make a starter. If you decide to chuck it... send it to me instead :=P
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llannige

Post by llannige » Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:19 am

Yes it is a London ale yeast.
I will make up a starter as you both suggest.
Many thanks for your help IL and M.
Cheers.
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Post by Rookie » Sun Apr 20, 2008 2:23 am

Last sunday I brewed a coffee stout using a WLP013 dated best by from early feb. '08.
I did a one quart starter the week before and had signs of fermentation four hours after pitching the yeast.
I'm just here for the beer.
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