How long without yeast will wort last?

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by Southern-Pol, Feb 25, 2021.

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  1. Southern-Pol

    Southern-Pol Initiate (136) Dec 12, 2020 Alabama

    This seems logical, thanks.
     
    #21 Southern-Pol, Feb 27, 2021
  2. HerbMeowing

    HerbMeowing Maven (1,295) Nov 10, 2010 Virginia
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    am interested to find out how this turns out for you ...
     
    #22 HerbMeowing, Feb 27, 2021
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  3. Southern-Pol

    Southern-Pol Initiate (136) Dec 12, 2020 Alabama

    Latest update on shipping...delayed yet again. Undecided on starting over vs. attempting to salvage.
     
    #23 Southern-Pol, Feb 28, 2021
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  4. Southern-Pol

    Southern-Pol Initiate (136) Dec 12, 2020 Alabama

    I decided to start over. Replacement yeast arrived hot without an ice pack.
     
    #24 Southern-Pol, Mar 12, 2021
  5. PortLargo

    PortLargo Pooh-Bah (1,831) Oct 19, 2012 Florida
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    As a resident of a state where it's hot a lot, I feel your pain. But a suggestion: always (as in always) make a starter. Primary purpose of a stater is to confirm yeast is healthy . . . extra quantity is a bonus. Spend a day and 8 oz of dme to confirm what's going on. The last yeast I ordered (in dead of winter) arrived warm . . . but started just fine.

    Also, consider an oversized starter and pouring off the excess to be stored in your fridge. You know it's good, the date, storage conditions . . . can easily be re-started up to 4 months out. Lots of free yeast calculators to help along the way. Kiss-off the Heat Demons . . .
     
    #25 PortLargo, Mar 12, 2021
  6. Southern-Pol

    Southern-Pol Initiate (136) Dec 12, 2020 Alabama

    As a neophyte my fault for not being prepared. This was for a low gravity brew and did not anticipate needing a starter. Do not have the ingredients on hand. For my higher gravity brews I have made starters with great success. Lesson learned.
     
    #26 Southern-Pol, Mar 12, 2021
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