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PeteOz77 · 01-03-2008, 07:19 PM

I was advised by LHBS to always use a starter, as it gives the yeast a good head start, but more importantly, it gives you peace of mind that the yeast is definitely going to activate and work.

**tuckferrorists** · 01-03-2008, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Chad

On other point to note about lagers (not that I'm an expert or anything) is that because the fermentation temperatures are much cooler than for ales you absolutely need a starter for your yeast.

that's what I was responding to.

Obviously you don't need a starter.

oscareyes · 01-17-2008, 04:57 AM

brew a light american lager, bottle it in clear bottles and let it sit on the sun for a couple of hours to get hat skunk taste. that's all you need amigo.

APendejo · 01-17-2008, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by PeteOz77

Summer is upon us here in Aus, and I am brewing some things to drink in 6-8 weeks I wish I had longer to let it age, but I am not all that patient, and I will be drinking this type of beer in that time period, so it might as well be mine, even if it is young, it will be better than Corona.

I plan to brew a few of these in the later months of winter next year, so I have aged summer beers in summer, and aged winter beers in winter.

I am using a Cooper's extract, as I am not into Grain brewing yet.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to best brew one of these type of beer? Or should I just follow the directions on the kit and wait it out?

If you are looking for that funky skunky nose on your beer like Corona and something that won't take a lot of time use one of Cooper's Bavarian Lager kits. It will make the house smell like poo while it is fermenting, but actually turns out to be a nice lager/ale for a canned cold mix kit. I tried a couple of glasses of some that the guys at the lhbs supply made last year and made a batch myself. The OL and my daughter drank it all in 1 week.
AP

GloHoppa · 01-17-2008, 03:05 PM

what about a light hefe like a SA Summer? I know most of the people in my hometown dig SA over corona as the light beer? I know its not mexican but it would allow you to forego the lagering stage you would need for Dos Equis or Corona..

shunoshi · 01-17-2008, 03:45 PM

I have to give a +1 on the hefeweizen for a lighter summer beer. Great and refreshing during hot summer days. A simple American Wheat would do the trick too. Then you won't have to deal with lagering (unless you're capable, I'm not

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APendejo · 01-17-2008, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by shunoshi

I have to give a +1 on the hefeweizen for a lighter summer beer. Great and refreshing during hot summer days. A simple American Wheat would do the trick too. Then you won't have to deal with lagering (unless you're capable, I'm not

).

I figured you guys up there would only be doing lagers this time of year, being that it's what, 8-10* F.
Its been 65-70 here in SoCal and I have had to keep my fermenting beers in the ice water bath.

AP

shunoshi · 01-17-2008, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by APendejo

I figured you guys up there would only be doing lagers this time of year, being that it's what, 8-10* F.
Its been 65-70 here in SoCal and I have had to keep my fermenting beers in the ice water bath.

AP

Yeah, you won't catch me brewing a hefe in the dead of winter. Only thing I have rolling is a high ABV cyser and this monster 8-8-8 RIS. Once I get myself a modded cooler or fridge for lagering I'll have the schwarzbiers and marzens flowing for sure.

And actually, if you account for windchill.....it's -9*F right now.