Old Pack Of Wyeast 1098 - British Ale

[nabs478]

I have a pack of Wyeast 1098 that I bought about a year ago and never used. Its been in my fridge all that time, and I am thinking of making an English Brown Ale, which I could use it for. The pack is slightly puffed up, but the interior pocket isnt pieced.

Any thoughts or advice about this one?

 

[newguy]

Smack it, let it swell up completely, step up in a starter & pitch. I use old packs very very frequently. No issues at all if you use a starter.

 

[Ross]

Just smack it & see if it fires....It should be fine, but will probably take a few days to puff up.

cheers Ross