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I've been lagering an American light lager for a week or so and I have a few questions. I'm sure the answers are in the forums somewhere, but after reading and reading I just can't find the answers I'm looking for. So, my apologies if this is redundant...
Is it necessary to lager in secondary? I did not. My other (ale) batches have turned out well without a 2dary so I did not see the need. However... I've seen posts that gettin the beer off the yeast and trub may be desired for the long lagering process. However I have yet to see anyone say "I wish I would have transferred because the beer would have improved."
If I do decide to rack to 2dary, is there any harm on interrupting the lagering process for a 15 minute transfer?
Before I lagered I took a hydrometer reading.. The FG was ok, but the beer did not taste so great. Is this normal for the style?
Thanks
Is it necessary to lager in secondary? I did not. My other (ale) batches have turned out well without a 2dary so I did not see the need. However... I've seen posts that gettin the beer off the yeast and trub may be desired for the long lagering process. However I have yet to see anyone say "I wish I would have transferred because the beer would have improved."
If I do decide to rack to 2dary, is there any harm on interrupting the lagering process for a 15 minute transfer?
Before I lagered I took a hydrometer reading.. The FG was ok, but the beer did not taste so great. Is this normal for the style?
Thanks