I plan on brewing a lager next weekend and I have never lagered before. I plan on using Saflager W-34/70 and fermenting at 50 degrees for about 2 weeks. Going to bring the temp up to 64 for a diacetyl rest for 2 days, then lager around 32 degrees(whatever is the coldest my my mini fridge can get) for 2-3 weeks. From there it will go to keg. I am going to ferment in a 6.5 gallon plastic big mouth bubbler and my concern is when I start lagering concerning potential oxidation from air suck back through the air lock. I have an S-shaped airlock. Do I not worry and lager as is? Should I transfer to my 5 gallon big mouth bubbler before lagering to reduce headspace? Any other recommendations?
Also, after I keg it, is it ok to sit at room temperature for a month or two while the other kegs in rotation get emptied?
As always, thanks in advance!
Also, after I keg it, is it ok to sit at room temperature for a month or two while the other kegs in rotation get emptied?
As always, thanks in advance!