I took the plunge and moved to all-grain and did my first lager at the same time. I know, I know, I'm changing to many things at once, but it's more fun this way.
Anyway I'm making a black lager which started at 1.063 2 weeks ago.
Last night it was 1.022. BeerSmith predicted 1.020 for a FG.
I brought this up from my basement where it had been going at about 53F and put it in a small room with a constant ambient temp of 65F.
Now for my questions.
1) am I too late for the Diacetyl rest that I've been reading about?
2) the beer is very sharp at this time. I know I've had plenty of ales that have mellowed and I'm presuming that the lager will too, right?
Thanks for any help or suggestions you can offer.
Anyway I'm making a black lager which started at 1.063 2 weeks ago.
Last night it was 1.022. BeerSmith predicted 1.020 for a FG.
I brought this up from my basement where it had been going at about 53F and put it in a small room with a constant ambient temp of 65F.
Now for my questions.
1) am I too late for the Diacetyl rest that I've been reading about?
2) the beer is very sharp at this time. I know I've had plenty of ales that have mellowed and I'm presuming that the lager will too, right?
Thanks for any help or suggestions you can offer.