JakeFegely
Well-Known Member
I'll be brewing my first lager on friday - a 1.057 O-fest. I've read a lot but have a couple questions. My fermentation plan is
primary at 52 F (WLP 838) until 75-85% attentuated
d-rest for 2 days at about 62 F
drop back to 52 F over 2-3 days, ferment until fermentation is complete
rack to secondary, rinse yeast from primary and store in frig
lager at 34 F for 4 weeks
bottle
My questions are:
1) When is the best time to rack to the secondary? I want to re-use the yeast later, so I assume at the end of fermentation so I get the late flocculaters.
2) Will I need to add yeast for bottling? If so, would it make sense to add a small amount of the yeast that was rinsed from this batch?
Any other comments?
Thanks,
Jake
primary at 52 F (WLP 838) until 75-85% attentuated
d-rest for 2 days at about 62 F
drop back to 52 F over 2-3 days, ferment until fermentation is complete
rack to secondary, rinse yeast from primary and store in frig
lager at 34 F for 4 weeks
bottle
My questions are:
1) When is the best time to rack to the secondary? I want to re-use the yeast later, so I assume at the end of fermentation so I get the late flocculaters.
2) Will I need to add yeast for bottling? If so, would it make sense to add a small amount of the yeast that was rinsed from this batch?
Any other comments?
Thanks,
Jake