EvisTheGreat
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This is my first lager, and I have a few questions. I have a standard Light American Lager kit and am using White Labs WLP800 Pilsner Lager Yeast. The general process is to boil, then ferment at 55 degrees until I get a stable hydro reading. Then rack to a secondary @ 35 degrees for up to a month, and then bottle.
My questions are:
1.When in this process do I perform the diactyl rest? And what temperature, over what amount of time, does this entail?
2. Is the secondary fermentation required for the entire month? Too short, too long?
3.I think the secondary fermentation needs to be performed in a new container, is this correct?
4.I should add Irish Moss to clarify the beer further, Pros/cons? When and how do I add Irish Moss?
Thanks,
The New Guy
My questions are:
1.When in this process do I perform the diactyl rest? And what temperature, over what amount of time, does this entail?
2. Is the secondary fermentation required for the entire month? Too short, too long?
3.I think the secondary fermentation needs to be performed in a new container, is this correct?
4.I should add Irish Moss to clarify the beer further, Pros/cons? When and how do I add Irish Moss?
Thanks,
The New Guy