Why is my lager so cloudy

I have brewed 6 all-grain beers and just tried my first lager. It was a Noble Pils. It is very cloudy, almost white. I had it in primary for about 10 days at 50 degrees, raised it to 68 for 2 days and lagered at40 degrees for 3 weeks. It used 5 ounces of hops and i didn't strain it when I put it in the primary, would that cause a cloudy beer? Should I have strained it? Also I wonder if it would clear if I waited longer. What do you guys think?

lager longer and colder

what was the OG?

what was the wort like? and how's the flavor? was it cloudy from day 1? what yeast?

OG was 1.052

The yeast was White Labs Southern German Lager

Noonan says, "one week per 2 degrees plato (or 8 points)"

52 / 8 = 6.5 weeks of lagering

i'd also drop the temp about 5F

So If I just leave it in my Kegerator at 36 degrees (where it is now) for a few more weeks will it clear?

leave it a little longer at the colder temp and I think you will be pleasently surprised.....

advgman52 said:

So If I just leave it in my Kegerator at 36 degrees (where it is now) for a few more weeks will it clear?

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yes. but the first couple pints will be cloudy because, well, it settles to the bottom next to your dip tube.