The Pol
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Okay, I am brewing my first lager this weekend... a Helles. I have been trying to read up on the process for the ferment and here is what I have, opinions and ideas welcome!
#1 Cool the wort to 55F (WLP833 ferment temp) as well as the starter to avoid shocking the yeast.
#2 Ferment at 50-55F for 1-2 weeks
#3 Rack beer to secondary and allow it to warm to approx 60F for 2 days for a diacetyl rest
#4 Cool beer to approx 40F for 3-4 weeks (or longer)
#5 Keg and carbonate.
What a pain, but, it will be worth it!
#1 Cool the wort to 55F (WLP833 ferment temp) as well as the starter to avoid shocking the yeast.
#2 Ferment at 50-55F for 1-2 weeks
#3 Rack beer to secondary and allow it to warm to approx 60F for 2 days for a diacetyl rest
#4 Cool beer to approx 40F for 3-4 weeks (or longer)
#5 Keg and carbonate.
What a pain, but, it will be worth it!