First lager question

[SuchSweetThunder]

Hello all,

I have my first all-grain pilsner lagering as I type. I am wondering about the post-lagering stage. I plan to keg the batch, but due to fridge space maybe not have it on tap for a bit. Is it ok to keep it in a keg closer to room temperature after lagering, or should I keep it cold from this point forward?

Thanks!

 

[Cyclman]

Yes, the lagering will drop out lots of stuff, it will age faster but be OK at room temps.

 

[ibrewmyown]

I've never let a lager get above serving temperature so I can't say if it would affect it or not. How long have you had it at lager temperatures (28-32)?

 

[dk21]

It should be fine. If you go out and buy a lager, it doesn't need to be kept cold while it's on the shelf. In the future, consider planning it out so you can just keg after fermentation and lager right in the keg.

 

[beerkench]

I would say it will be fine but will lose it's freshness much faster so it depends on how long you want to keep it.


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[SuchSweetThunder]

I've had it lagering for 2 weeks at this point...going to let it stay in there a bit longer before kegging (I actually need a keg in which to put it first). I'm hoping I can squeeze two kegs into my ancient craigslist kegerator, otherwise I either need to down a stout real fast before summer or put the pils on first...

 

[Smellyglove]

I would say do whatever you can to keep it cold. From (limited lager) experience there will be a difference.

 

[brian320fo]

Definitely try to keep it cold. Kegged beer is not pasteurized like bottled or canned beer and can go sour if left too warm for too long.

http://www.micromatic.com/beer-questions/temperature-store-beer-aid-46.html