Going for my first lager, will use dry S23, here are the steps and questions:
1)Pitch at 65F, wait fermentation to start
2)Drop temp to 54F
3)Let ferment to 2/3 done
4)Increase temp to 65F for D-rest
5)Leave at 65F for 3 days, then rack to secondary/lagering carboy
6)Drop temp to lager temp, about 40F
7)Lager for 3 to 4 weeks then rack to bottling carboy
8)Prime, bottle and leave at room temp
How fast should I do steps 2, 4 and 6, without issues from a stressed yeast?
1)Pitch at 65F, wait fermentation to start
2)Drop temp to 54F
3)Let ferment to 2/3 done
4)Increase temp to 65F for D-rest
5)Leave at 65F for 3 days, then rack to secondary/lagering carboy
6)Drop temp to lager temp, about 40F
7)Lager for 3 to 4 weeks then rack to bottling carboy
8)Prime, bottle and leave at room temp
How fast should I do steps 2, 4 and 6, without issues from a stressed yeast?