Re pitching Yeast

[SMP Brewery]

So I have this yeast that’s been in the fridge since April, it was Lallemand Verdant and want to use it at the weekend.

Do I just chuck it in as is, or should I make a starter with some of it and then add both to the fermentor. I’m looking at about a 5.5% brew.

That’s presuming it looks OK

 

[Agentgonzo]

Give it a sniff. If it smells bad, Chuck it.
If it smells ok, it'll work just going into the beer but will benefit from a starter

 

[SMP Brewery]

OK. I’ll try that and get a back up yeast just in case.