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Issue on starter page

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There is an issue on the starter page. When changing the batch brew date there is a change in number of yeast packs needed, yeast cells with starter, and other items.  Photo attached.

 
This is a consequence of the yeast aging rate. You need to put in the packaging date of your yeast, then BeerSmith calculates the yeast viability based on the brew date relative to the packaging date. If you push the brew date out by two months without changing the yeast packaging date the yeast will be less viable and you will need more packs or need to build more of a starter.

--GF
 
GigaFemto said:
This is a consequence of the yeast aging rate. You need to put in the packaging date of your yeast, then BeerSmith calculates the yeast viability based on the brew date relative to the packaging date. If you push the brew date out by two months without changing the yeast packaging date the yeast will be less viable and you will need more packs or need to build more of a starter.

--GF
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Unless its properly stored dry yeast! then its pretty much not going to degrade.
 
Somehow I missed this. In 5 years of using Beersmith this hasn't come up.

Thanks
 
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