Yeast & DME Storage?

[redskinweasel]

Hi, I have just bought a load of yeast sachets (SAFALE 04) for my next brews and to ensure I have spares as recommended on this forum.

As money is really tight, I was just wondering which way is best to store the yeast. The packs just say cool dry place which is a bit vague, so I just wondered if anyone could recommend how I store it for optimum performance (i.e. refridgerate)?


I have also purchased quite a bit of spray malt and wondered if I should be putting this in the fridge also?


I know these are probably stupid questions, but I'd be gutted if all the gear had gone off by the time I get round to using it.


Thanks

[Jerry Cornelius]

I store my yeast in the fridge and spray malts in the larder. If they're opened (the DME, that is), I put them in an air-tight container as well. So far I've had no problems.

[redskinweasel]

Cheers Jerry,

Will move the yeast in to the fridge. The DME will probably be fine under the stairs then as it has not been opened yet.


Cheers

[sparky Paul]

I keep yeast in the fridge, but you can keep dried yeasts longer term in the freezer, just allow it to come back to room temperature before use. I Also keep hops and open malts in the freezer.