Mr. Beer kit expired in 1999

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Mr. Beer kit expired in 1999

user13672

2016年5月13日 19:24

After reading some reviews online I'm most definitely sure the malt extract is no good, I was wondering if the yeast would be any good (just curious).

Topic kits homebrew

Category Mac

xec86 · Accepted Answer · 2016年5月11日 12:14

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xec86 answered at 2016年5月11日 12:14

Yeast isnt so much the worry, its the extract and grains. Ive brewed with LME's that have sat on the shelf for a year or so and it leads to a very unpleasant cardboard taste and thats the nice way to describe it.

Evil Zymurgist · Accepted Answer · 2016年5月10日 14:21

That's old. Its' ingredients are toast for a drinkable beer. Yeast is dead for sure. Hops will have nothing to offer either.

But the extract you can still make use of for yeast starters, just crash and decant the beer off. But still wouldn't be as good as using fresh DME.

The hardware should be fine, just check the plastics for cracks etc.

jsled · Accepted Answer · 2016年5月10日 03:45

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jsled answered at 2016年5月10日 03:45

17 year old dried yeast? Which costs maybe $5 new? And is the most critical factor in the production of beer? (Brewers make wort, yeast make beer).

Replace it.

Mr. Beer kit expired in 1999

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