WineXpert Old Kit - Still Good?

[tonyportale]

Hello,
I've had this WE Island Mist, Sangria / Zinf. Blush kit for a few years now.
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Do you think it is still O.K. to make? Is yeast still within acceptable shelf life?
Thank you

 

[salcoco]

depending on storage method should be good to go. Hydrate the yeast to see if viable, if not replace. definitely replace the K-Meta and sorbate they are marginal at one year. good luck

 

[sour_grapes]

April 24, 2012 seems to be the manufacturing date.

Personally, I would switch the yeast. You can get new yeast at any LHBS for about a buck or two.

 

[bkisel]

From an RJS customer service rep I was told that they were comfortable with a 2 year shelf life on their low end (VdV and below) kits. If the concentrate looks and smells good I say go for it.

Check the expiration date embossed on your yeast packet. If it is beyond the exasperation date then get some fresh yeast.

 

[tonyportale]

April 24, 2012 seems to be the manufacturing date.

Personally, I would switch the yeast. You can get new yeast at any LHBS for about a buck or two.

Thank you,
Can you recommend a good yeast replacement?

 

[sour_grapes]

Your kit probably came with Lalvin EC-1118. In any event, I would use that yeast -- it is a reliable fermenter.

 

[the_rayway]

From an RJS customer service rep I was told that they were comfortable with a 2 year shelf life on their low end (VdV and below) kits. If the concentrate looks and smells good I say go for it.

Check the expiration date embossed on your yeast packet. If it is beyond the exasperation date then get some fresh yeast.

Lol, I hate it when my yeast is 'Exasperated'

I did a three year old kit on my first go (purchased in 2009, made in 2012) and it was just fine. Check your yeast and powders, and make sure the juice doesn't look brown.

 

[tonyportale]

Your kit probably came with Lalvin EC-1118. In any event, I would use that yeast -- it is a reliable fermenter.

I just check the contents. The yeast is Red Star Primere Cuvee. I could not find a date on the package. If I'm going to get a fresh package, is there something better to buy?
Thank you

 

[Duster]

Premiere curvee is a good yeast and I use it a lot also as mentioned ec1118 is another good choice

 

[sour_grapes]

My understanding is that Redstar Premier Cuvee and Lalvin EC-1118 are basically the same thing. Either one would be fine.

 

[Dino466]

I spotted a KenRidge Founder Series Brunello - I know they are discontinued - I would think it is still good. Never done a Founder Series is the Brunello a good one - I know it is subjective but was wondering if anyone has done this kit and had any success with it.

 

[GaDawg]

I think you could probably ferment rocks with EC-1118

 

[Duster]

I think you could probably ferment rocks with EC-1118

What would you suggest as an F-pack for this recipe


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