I just got back from my LHS the other day, and the guy gave me a recipe for a Lite American Lager - All Grain, and a Pumpkin Spiced Ale. I went ahead and purchased all the ingredients for the Lite American Lager.
The ingredients are as follows:
5lbs. 2-Row
1lb. Corn Sugar
2/3 oz. Mt. Hood - 60 minutes
1/3 oz. Mt. Hood - 5 minutes
American Pilsner Lager 840 WLP840 Liquid Yeast
The instructions state to pitch yeast in room temperature wort and let ferment for 5-7 days. Then rack to secondary and bring water down to 40F over two days and let ferment for 3-4 weeks.
My question is, am I suppose to let this beer ferment for 5-7 days primary at room temp because my thermostat is set at 82F in the house. Or is there a desired temp? Any modifications to the recipe/steps that could make the beer taste better would greatly appreciated.
The ingredients are as follows:
5lbs. 2-Row
1lb. Corn Sugar
2/3 oz. Mt. Hood - 60 minutes
1/3 oz. Mt. Hood - 5 minutes
American Pilsner Lager 840 WLP840 Liquid Yeast
The instructions state to pitch yeast in room temperature wort and let ferment for 5-7 days. Then rack to secondary and bring water down to 40F over two days and let ferment for 3-4 weeks.
My question is, am I suppose to let this beer ferment for 5-7 days primary at room temp because my thermostat is set at 82F in the house. Or is there a desired temp? Any modifications to the recipe/steps that could make the beer taste better would greatly appreciated.