Out of Date?

[Scott]

I have been given a homebrew kit (it's stout which isn't usually my thing but it is free so thort i'd give ot a go) but it is out of date.

anyone got any idea which part will be out of date?

If it is something that can be replaced then i'll just change it.

[Parva]

I'd just brew it regardless, it'll likely be absolutely fine.

[StrangeBrew]

How far out of date?

I would change the yeast.

[Garth]

like Strangebrew says, change the yeast and it'll be fine

what kit is it btw?

[kenny850]

its always the yeast that deteriorates first

[Scott]

It's about 4-5months out.

Will change the yeast and give it a go.

Thanks.

[Lillywhite]

It's about 4-5months out.

I didn't a Wherry recently that was out of date in August 2008 and the malt made the brew a lot darker than the normal Wherry so you may find the same.

[stevezx7r]

Get it brewed - I've made a kit that was several years out of date and the only thing I changed was the yeast.

[Lillywhite]

Get it brewed - I've made a kit that was several years out of date and the only thing I changed was the yeast.

I was surprised to find that the yeast in my kit which was at least two years old was fine so you never know although a spare yeast might come in handy.

[boingy]

It was free and its only a few months out of date.
Go on. Live dangerously! Brew it with the original yeast.