I'll make it simple, what could I expect if I mixed a lager grain bill with ale yeast? Would I not get a very "clean" beer? How would it effect the overall flavor of the beer? I realize that different yeasts will contribute different flavor to a beer, but I was think a common ale yeast. Something like S-04, since I happen to have that laying around. Opinions?
The main reason I asked this is because I have a very solid grain bill but no place to lager in my basement. I don't have a fridge to spare...my basement is probably around 62 during the day and 55 during the night. I have a garage that sits right at 40 + or - 3 degrees. Perhaps I can lager in my house by using my basement and/or my garage? I would love to try that, but I want some kind of promise that it would still be ok. I'm moving in a few months and I want to brew something I can drink while I'm moving my crap.
The main reason I asked this is because I have a very solid grain bill but no place to lager in my basement. I don't have a fridge to spare...my basement is probably around 62 during the day and 55 during the night. I have a garage that sits right at 40 + or - 3 degrees. Perhaps I can lager in my house by using my basement and/or my garage? I would love to try that, but I want some kind of promise that it would still be ok. I'm moving in a few months and I want to brew something I can drink while I'm moving my crap.