We made a Pilsner Urquell Clone on Dec 11, 2011 and used Saflager w- 34/70 yeast. It was fine out of Primary and Secondary. It had a nice flavor and was golden in color. We let it lager at 33 degrees till now. It is very clear but has darkened to an amber color and has a sorta cheap scotch aftertaste. I am surprized by the color change and the aftertaste. We use the standard Cornelius keg for Primary, Secondary and Lager Kegs. All transfers were done in a CO2 enviroment ( Target Keg Purged with CO2) and via a Black to Black transfer hose. Any ideas? BTW, the SRM at the transfer to the serving keg was about 3.5. It is now about 15.
9.5 Pilsner Malt 1L
0.5 Crystal 10L
.12 Munich Light 10 L
2.6 oz Saaz 29 HBU 90 min
1.0 oz Saaz 5 HBU 15 min
0.6 oz Saaz Flameout
Mash for 90 minutes
Saflager w- 34/70 Pitched with Welding Oxygen at 67 Degrees Quick cooled wort with a Plate Chiller.
50 Degree Primary (11 days with 3 day Rest at 67).
About 40days in secondary till start of Lager at 35 degrees.
OG 1.052
FG 1.015
9.5 Pilsner Malt 1L
0.5 Crystal 10L
.12 Munich Light 10 L
2.6 oz Saaz 29 HBU 90 min
1.0 oz Saaz 5 HBU 15 min
0.6 oz Saaz Flameout
Mash for 90 minutes
Saflager w- 34/70 Pitched with Welding Oxygen at 67 Degrees Quick cooled wort with a Plate Chiller.
50 Degree Primary (11 days with 3 day Rest at 67).
About 40days in secondary till start of Lager at 35 degrees.
OG 1.052
FG 1.015