3 weeks primary/8 wks lagering do I need to repitch yeast before bottling?

[stevehardt]

Sorry about all the lagering questions. After 25+ ales I finally have the ferm chamber with temp control I need to brew lagers. I'm real excited about it.

I have a Octoberfest lager that will spend 3 weeks in primary and 8 weeks lagering in secondary. When I go to bottle at the end of secondary, do I need to add a half pack of dry yeast to make sure there's enough yeast left to carb it up?

Thanks!

 

[twistr25]

Once the beer warms up to room temperature after bottling, the yeast should rouse enough to get the job done. Would definitely want to give it the full 3 weeks to carb up and it could take a smidge longer, but it should be ok.