Yesterday I noticed that the krausen on my Pre-Prohibition lager had fallen and I had missed it happening. It probably happened over night or I didn't realize it was happening when I last checked it. Is it still okay to do a diacetyl rest, or is it even needed?
Fermentation took 10 days with White Labs American Lager Yeast WLP840, pitched at 69F (I know I should have cooled it more). Brought down to 54F within the first 24 hours. I have no temp controller yet, but was able to keep temp mostly between 48 - 50F, with occasional short time low of 47.8F and high of 52.5. I am slowly bringing the temp up to 55.
Should I rack it or rest it first?
Fermentation took 10 days with White Labs American Lager Yeast WLP840, pitched at 69F (I know I should have cooled it more). Brought down to 54F within the first 24 hours. I have no temp controller yet, but was able to keep temp mostly between 48 - 50F, with occasional short time low of 47.8F and high of 52.5. I am slowly bringing the temp up to 55.
Should I rack it or rest it first?