Bottle carbonation of Kolsch

[byronyasgur]

I have a Kolsch fermenting at the moment. I'll be lagering it for 2-4 weeks after it's done but I'm confused as to what to do then. I'm assuming after lagering I'd bottle and prime it and then store it for a while at room temp? to carbonate it ... is that correct? I know I could probably lager it in the bottle either but if so should I prime it first. I think ideally i'd lager it and then prime it but tbh I'm a nubie.
How long would it need to carb up or it is the same for any beer - wondering how much yeast would be left in suspension.

 

[meatcleaver]

after fermentation is complete, batch prime & bottle.
allow 2-3 weeks at room temperature (68-72°f) to fully carbonate.
then lager as long as you like. I like 6-8 weeks @ 34°, but they start getting nice @ 3-4 weeks & are amazing after 3-6 months.

 

[Paulaner]

http://braukaiser.com/wiki/index.php?title=Fermenting_Lagers Scroll down to the bottom and he talks about your question.

 

[byronyasgur]

after fermentation is complete, batch prime & bottle.
allow 2-3 weeks at room temperature (68-72°f) to fully carbonate.
then lager as long as you like. I like 6-8 weeks @ 34°, but they start getting nice @ 3-4 weeks & are amazing after 3-6 months.

http://braukaiser.com/wiki/index.php?title=Fermenting_Lagers Scroll down to the bottom and he talks about your question.

Thanks, those have answered my question perfectly. I think I'll probably bottle first and lager later.