Dunkelman

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Hi all,

I'm brewing my first lager, and started the d-rest a few days ago at 1019 gravity, I just checked it and it's at 1012, which is what the recipe calls for (1012-1014). Do I need check it again in two days to see if it's gotten any lower, or should I put it in the lagering fridge now?

Yooper

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Yes, check it again in two days to make sure it's done. Then you can rack and begin lagering.

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liquiditynerd

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Did you taste the hydrometer sample? If there isn't a slippery, kinda creamy, buttery scotch flavor than you are on target. Are you transfering to secondary for the lager? ( of course you are, right?)

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Dunkelman

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Thanks! and yes, of course I'm transfering to a secondary for lagering! Actually I wasn't going to, I had read on here many people who say secondarying is unnecessary unless you're dry hopping or adding fruits. Is that not so when it's a lager? Looks like I have to make another trip to the LHBS...not that I'm disappointed.

Yooper

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I would never lager on the yeast cake. I'm fine with a long primary for ales, but lagers are "clean" and crisp and without yeast character. Leaving it sit on the yeast for 8 weeks just doesn't seem like the right thing to do.

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Dunkelman

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I will definitely get it off the yeast cake then. Thanks for the education!

liquiditynerd

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Pshewww. Just had to make sure, sounded iffy for a sec.

Ps. If yooper says it, believe it! Jus messin, no I'm not seriously. Good luck.

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Dan

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Liquidity.

( Sorry all )

Nice avatar you have there, a big roaring fire, comfy arm chair and man's best friend. Doesn't get much better!

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