Cooling lager.

[mikeonbigbar]

Hi guys, I've made my first lager, and it's still fermenting. It was lagging for 72 hrs. I put 1/4 of dry yeast package too get it going. The dry yeast helped it start fermenting. It's been a week in primary. I'm going to rack to a secondary. Now What temp do you recommend for secondary.
Thanks mike.

 

[brewd00d]

36 deg, for a few months. I just made a Yuengling lager clone and i plan on laggering it for about 3 months @ 36 deg F

 

[brewd00d]

Most of my lagers dont start for a few days mostly because its fermenting at a lower temperature so it takes a little while for the yeast to do their thang. Just be patient with the lager. It takes a lot of time, but in the end you will have a nice looking lager.

 

[mikeonbigbar]

Ok, I should be able to get my spare fridge set to that temp. Thanks. Should I do that right after racking to secondary.

 

[mikeonbigbar]

Hi guys, looking for advice on diacetyl rest. I've had my lager in primary for 10 days. At a temp of 60-62. You think it's been through a diacetyl rest at that temp? Should I increase the temp to 68 for 48hrs before chilling to 38F.,
Thanks mike.

 

[beerman0001]

What yeast where you using? Lagers usually ferment in the low 50s. If you are in the 60s diacetyl is not an issue.

 

[mikeonbigbar]

I used wyeast 2112 California lager. It's recommended temps are 56 - 68 for fermenting. Ok I put it in the fridge to chill then.

 

[aryoung1980]

If you're using a California lager yeast you don't need to lager in the mid-30s. At least this is what I have been told.

 

[mikeonbigbar]

Oh really. Ok I'll look into this. What temp do you recommend. I think I'll email wyeast labs too.

 

[aryoung1980]

The recipe I have for a California Common has primary at 63 and secondary around 72.