B BonzoAPD Well-Known Member Joined Sep 4, 2012 Messages 353 Reaction score 9 Location Congers Jul 1, 2013 #1 I want to brew an octoberfest for October. When should I brew it so that it will be at its prime?
CastleHollow Well-Known Member Joined Dec 27, 2010 Messages 655 Reaction score 102 Location Midlothian Jul 1, 2013 #2 I brewed mine in April, it's still lagering but I'll probably bottle it soon. I'd get it brewed this month.
I brewed mine in April, it's still lagering but I'll probably bottle it soon. I'd get it brewed this month.
jtratcliff Supporting Member HBT Supporter Joined Feb 7, 2013 Messages 2,257 Reaction score 1,355 Location Pasadena Jul 1, 2013 #3 Depends on your recipe, I would imagine. Traditionally they brewed in March and lagered till October. I've made biermunchers OctoberFast for a quick turnaround.
Depends on your recipe, I would imagine. Traditionally they brewed in March and lagered till October. I've made biermunchers OctoberFast for a quick turnaround.
homebrewdad Well-Known Member Joined Jan 19, 2012 Messages 3,283 Reaction score 403 Location Birmingham Jul 1, 2013 #4 Yep, you're already a good bit beyond the traditional timeframe, but you can still get it done. Time to get hopping for sure, though.
Yep, you're already a good bit beyond the traditional timeframe, but you can still get it done. Time to get hopping for sure, though.