The_Dtrain
Well-Known Member
EDIT: Not sure how to change the subject line--should read "Question for The Lagerers"
A earlier post on cold conditioning got me thinking:
I am currently cold conditioning 10gal of kolsch. Using 2 coolers and some 2" foam covers I made I am able to get the temps to about 38-40 deg F while swapping out 2 frozen 2-L bottles every day or so.
I have read up a bit on lagering and it said that adding some yeast may be necessary for it to carb up in the bottles. While I'm not truly lagering (maybe I really am?) will I need to add yeast to this kolsch in order for it to carb up in the bottles?
Now that I have realized that I can get these temps pretty low, I think I'm going to brew an oktoberfest/marzen.
A earlier post on cold conditioning got me thinking:
I am currently cold conditioning 10gal of kolsch. Using 2 coolers and some 2" foam covers I made I am able to get the temps to about 38-40 deg F while swapping out 2 frozen 2-L bottles every day or so.
I have read up a bit on lagering and it said that adding some yeast may be necessary for it to carb up in the bottles. While I'm not truly lagering (maybe I really am?) will I need to add yeast to this kolsch in order for it to carb up in the bottles?
Now that I have realized that I can get these temps pretty low, I think I'm going to brew an oktoberfest/marzen.