Help with fermentation/lagering schedule

[Sublime8365]

Hi all,

I'm looking for some input as to how long you would recommend for primary and lagering phases for a big doppelbock. The numbers will be right around 1.092 OG and hopefully ~1.022 FG. Using the wyeast Bavarian lager strain. My plan was to primary 3-4 weeks at 50-52F and then lager for 6-8 weeks. Is that enough time for this big of a beer?

Thanks!

 

[progmac]

usually you'd lager longer than that, think about one week per 8 points of OG at a minimum.

i can have good beer without-off flavors before that, but usually i'll find it is just a smoother and nicer beer if i wait as long as texts recommend.

other people disagree with me and drink their lagers sooner. commercial breweries rarely lager for more than 4 weeks, INCLUDING primary fermentation. let taste be your guide and keep good notes.