I bought a cheaper Wyeast (2308) a month or so ago which was dated 05April05. The pack is now slightly swollen but the yeast sachet inside is still intact - though it is swollen also.
I'm concerned that there may be some nasties in the nutrient pack and if I use it I'll be asking for trouble. On the other hand; if some of the yeast has escaped the sachet and gone to work on the nutirent it could still be OK.
Has anyone had any experience with this sort of thing? Should I make up the starter a see how it tastes or should I just chuck it out and go for a new one?
I'm concerned that there may be some nasties in the nutrient pack and if I use it I'll be asking for trouble. On the other hand; if some of the yeast has escaped the sachet and gone to work on the nutirent it could still be OK.
Has anyone had any experience with this sort of thing? Should I make up the starter a see how it tastes or should I just chuck it out and go for a new one?