trav77 wrote:
> Tom S wrote:
>
> > If it's been in the freezer (assuming dry powdered culture) for the past 2
> > years it should be OK.
> >
> > If not, it wouldn't hurt to try it anyway. Are you sure your wine didn't
> > already go spontaneous ML?
>
> It's a WYeast liquid culture that's been in the fridge. I guess there's
> not much harm in trying it out.
>
> I'm sure my wine didn't undergo spontaneous ML because the wine doesn't
> exist yet. I'm getting the grapes this week... just wanted to make sure
> I had everything before I get going, as winemaking supplies can be hard
> to find here.
>
> Travis
The WYeast liquid cultures generally have an expiry date of 6 months or
so. You can still try but it might be a good idea to do a starter from
it with apple juice first to see if it's still viable - I think the
instructions are on the package.
Pp
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