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I have the same issue when I moved to AG. 6 batches down the drain and I haven't figured it out yet. Did you ever figure out the cause?

Thanks BruceL. Assuming my yeast is ok to reuse, can you critique my method? 1) Pitch yeast into wort - both at 50 degrees before adding yeast 2) ferment at 50 degrees 3) D-rest (60 degrees) at about 75% of fermentation - (about when the krausen starts to fall back in) 4) rack into secondary...

I made my first batch of lager and was disappointed to find out that the taste was very buttery. I thought I had done everything I was suppose to do, but apparently not. I did a D-rest at the height of krausen to clean up any off flavors, but it was a no go. After further research, I realized I...