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Thanks for the replies guys. I think I was in a hurry and left some info out. I'm going to make a lager, use Wyeast ACT2633 Liquid Oktoberfest Lager Yeast, and a stir plate. Here's what I did...

I'm getting ready to get my supplies ordered up for my Oktoberfest, but I need some clarification on making my yeast starter. I'm looking at the Midwest Supplies Oktoberfest Extract kit. Mr Malty says that with a 1.064 OG, 2 week old yeast (87% viability), and using a stir plate that I need a...

I've personally never done a tower conversion with a mini-fridge, but just doing quick math the fridge you're looking at is $288.99 and a 2 tap tower conversion kit from Micromatic with CO2 tank is $273.90 + shipping, probably around $15. You're looking at about a $580 investment to build you...

Thanks for all of the great info guys! I can't wait until I get these kegs so I can fill them and finally see how my brew turned out.

Yeah, the Irish Red was my first brew, which is why I moved it. I followed the directions step by step, but I've since read a ton on leaving it in the primary and skipping the secondary. My thoughts were just that, let the yeast compact more at a lower temperature, but I think I'll skip that...

I have a Irish Red that's been in the secondary for 5 weeks and a Kolsch that's been in the primary for just over 5 weeks. I'm getting 3 new kegs on Friday, thank you KegConnection.com. I'll think I'll transfer my Irish Red first. I'll probably carb at 50 degrees and about 15 psi for a week...

Perfect. Thank you for all of the input. I hate to go off topic, but do you see an issue with serving out of the keg that I lager in?

I was actually wondering if it was ok to do that. I guess the only issue would be the time it takes to lager. It could be a few months for an Oktoberfest, right? I agree. That's why I've been using the cheap water bath with aquarium heater. I really appreciate all of the replies and...

I use a water bath with heater for ales. I won't use the water bath for lagers. I just wanted to see if there's a yeast that ferments at a lower temp, like the WYeast 1007, so I didn't have to use the water bath. Sorry about the confusion. I'm new to brewing and I'm just seeing what other...

That's what I'm currently doing. I use a dual probe digital thermometer to monitor both the water bath temp and the "ambinet liquid temperature", for lack of a better phrase. It stay's at a steady 50 degrees.

I took advantage of the Valentine's Day special and ordered 3 corny's, the commercial to homebrew conversion kit, and a few other parts on the 16th. I'm scheduled to received it on Friday and I'm super pumped! :ban:

Thanks for all of the replies. I didn't really take into account that the temperature inside of the fermentor would be higher than the ambient temperature of the room. I guess I could always wrap a towel or blanket around the fermentor if it's a few degrees to cold.

Thanks for the reply. The water bath sits at about 65 to 67. Since I don't have the capacity to lager any more than 1 keg at a time I would be looking for a yeast that can ferment around 50 without having to be lagered. I've looked both the White Labs and Wyeast strain sheets and...

This is probably a super n00b weird question, but I wasn't really able to find an answer... My fermenting room sits right around 50 degrees. I use a heated water bath for my ales. Obvioulsy this is good for a lager fermentation, but that isn't always an option. My fridge only has room to...

Here's my kegerator. 2 tap kit from Micromatic.

Same here!

I'll take one of each please... or just any one would be fine too!

Repost link... https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f12/suggestions-first-oktoberfest-extract-lager-recipe-300851/

Any suggestions for an Oktoberfest extract kit and type of yeast to use? This is going to my 3rd brew and my first lager. I have a root cellar that stay's right around 50 degrees all year. Is that ok for conditioning/ lagering or is it too warm?

Thanks guys. I think I'll repost in the Recipe fourm.