how to pseudo-lager?

[Mojzis]

I have been looking all morning and can't find an exact answer in the threads. I want to make a boston lager clone but I don't have lagering equipment. I think what I want to do is pseudo-lager it. I have my recipe and figured I would use kolsch yeast or maybe notty and put my fermenter in my insulated mash tun. I would throw in some ice once in a while. I figured I would primary it like this (~50-60) for 3 weeks then bottle and store in the fridge for another 3-4 weeks. And i'm not looking for an exact replica, I just want to see if I can get it in the ballpark.

Does anyone have an idea on how to actually pseudo-lager? I'm looking for a step by step so I know exactly what to do. Thanks in advance,

 

[TimTrone]

The steps you mentioned will get you what you're looking for. I'd recommend the kolsch yeast over Notty. Notty is clean, but kolsch is very lager like.

 

[Brew-boy]

I would use the Wyeast007 or WLP810 for the temps you have. Wont be a clone of that beer because of the wrong yeast, but should make a good beer.

 

[Patirck]

I like 011 euro ale for a lager like ale yeast - ferment in low 60s.