SilentAutumn
Well-Known Member
Working on a lager. Sat in primary for two weeks. Brought it up to 64 degrees for a D rest. Work/life schedule got hectic. Been sitting at 64 degrees for about 8 days now. It's going into a secondary for lagering this evening.
Any ill effects from this? I searched the forums and found people do a D rest for 2-7 days (most recommend 72 hours). I haven't read anything bad about keeping it at a D rest for too long. But no one has clearly explained what would happen if it rests for too long, or rather, keeping the beer at a warmer than ideal fermenting temperature for an extended period of time.
And I haven't tasted it or taken an SG since bumping it to D rest. Smells good through the airlock. We'll find out tonight.
Any ill effects from this? I searched the forums and found people do a D rest for 2-7 days (most recommend 72 hours). I haven't read anything bad about keeping it at a D rest for too long. But no one has clearly explained what would happen if it rests for too long, or rather, keeping the beer at a warmer than ideal fermenting temperature for an extended period of time.
And I haven't tasted it or taken an SG since bumping it to D rest. Smells good through the airlock. We'll find out tonight.