permo
Well-Known Member
My kolsh fermented in primary for two weeks at 62 degrees like a champion. 1.051 SG and 1.010 FG. So I racked it to secondary and stuck it in the garage a few days ago. Well, now the coldest weather in 100 years is here and it's -30 or worse outside...but my garage holds about 25 degrees. I know that is cold, very cold but i have been checking and my yeast has dropped out like a rock...and there is no ice at all anywhere on the surface of the beer. I have covered my carboy with blankets to help..so I should be OK.....
I am just wondering if there are any detrimental or positive effects to lagering VERY cold......like pushing the envelope to almost freezing it? I hope I don't ruin it! It tasted great after two weeks primary. I am also hoping that I have enough yeast to bottle carb still in suspension after 2-3 weeks.
I am just wondering if there are any detrimental or positive effects to lagering VERY cold......like pushing the envelope to almost freezing it? I hope I don't ruin it! It tasted great after two weeks primary. I am also hoping that I have enough yeast to bottle carb still in suspension after 2-3 weeks.