Hi All,
My first attempt at a lager and using my new fermentation chamber and I'm wondering if it's normal for it to ferment so quickly: it's the BYO Bohemian Pilsner recipe, Wyeast Urquell Lager (2001). I made a big starter (4L in two steps), and pitched into OG 1.055 wort at 10C. When I check 7 days later, it was at 1.020, and as I was expecting 1.016 or so FG, I started the diecytl rest, bringing it up to 18C. 2 Days later it was at 1.010 (the low FG is a separate issue I may have mashed too low temp) and holding steady.
Is it normal for a lager to ferment so quickly (less then 10 days incl rest)? Everything I read said lagers take 2-3 weeks to ferment. Did something go wrong, or should I just proceed with the normal steps now (rack and lager)?
thanks!
My first attempt at a lager and using my new fermentation chamber and I'm wondering if it's normal for it to ferment so quickly: it's the BYO Bohemian Pilsner recipe, Wyeast Urquell Lager (2001). I made a big starter (4L in two steps), and pitched into OG 1.055 wort at 10C. When I check 7 days later, it was at 1.020, and as I was expecting 1.016 or so FG, I started the diecytl rest, bringing it up to 18C. 2 Days later it was at 1.010 (the low FG is a separate issue I may have mashed too low temp) and holding steady.
Is it normal for a lager to ferment so quickly (less then 10 days incl rest)? Everything I read said lagers take 2-3 weeks to ferment. Did something go wrong, or should I just proceed with the normal steps now (rack and lager)?
thanks!