I'm new to the forum and new to brewing after a 30 year absence. I ordered up a couple kits and had them sent to my cousins place because i work in Ft.Mac and I wanted to brew right after xmas. I called him and explained to dig around , find the yeast and put it in the fridge. Fast forward to a couple days ago. I go get the stuff and he said he couldn't find any yeast.(duh) so anyways the wyeast smack packs have been in room temp for over a week. Should i garbage them? make a starter and see if they live , but if i make a starter and it works i'm afraid I might get off flavour and some nasty shit.

Thanks Folks
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