I'm not sure the outcome and effects of this, but can I pitch yeast into an Oktoberfest after it had been lagered for three weeks?
My FG was 1.020 and I got a wild hair to try to dry it out a bit but not sure if it's possible. I assume slowly bring the temp back up to 50 degrees and pitch for 10 days. Diacetyl rest at 60 again for two days then re-lager for three more weeks. Champagne yeast is the obvious answer but that will eat all available sugars and parts of the keg-too dry I'm afraid. I would like to try to bring it down 8-10 points if at all possible and am considering pitching the same yeast used to brew the beer, Munich Lager from Wyeast. Oxygen issues, is there enough sugars left for this strain, yeast viability in the alcohol, off flavors, ect are my concern and I have no idea how to calculate the potential effects of pitching one smack pack. Any suggestions?
My FG was 1.020 and I got a wild hair to try to dry it out a bit but not sure if it's possible. I assume slowly bring the temp back up to 50 degrees and pitch for 10 days. Diacetyl rest at 60 again for two days then re-lager for three more weeks. Champagne yeast is the obvious answer but that will eat all available sugars and parts of the keg-too dry I'm afraid. I would like to try to bring it down 8-10 points if at all possible and am considering pitching the same yeast used to brew the beer, Munich Lager from Wyeast. Oxygen issues, is there enough sugars left for this strain, yeast viability in the alcohol, off flavors, ect are my concern and I have no idea how to calculate the potential effects of pitching one smack pack. Any suggestions?