Bottle condition a lager

KimJohansen · Sep 19, 2014

Hi,

I'm currently fermenting a Rauchbier with Wyeast 2124 and while I do have the capacity to ferment around 50 - 55, I do not have the capacity to lager it on the tank. Therefore I was thing about lagering on mini kegs and bottles. Should I bottle condition it at room temperature and wait 3 weeks before I start the lagering in the fridge?

/Kim

Cyclman · Sep 20, 2014

Yes, exactly.

NTexBrewer · Sep 20, 2014

+1

I routinely do this with my lagers. I have found that my lagers take a little longer to condition compared to ales. I wait 3 weeks minimum before I test one to see if it is fully carbonated.

KimJohansen · Sep 21, 2014

Thanks, will definitely give it a go then. What is your experience with lagering? Do you get a significant flavor change? Less yeast, sulphur etc?

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