Lager and Yeast Starter

[AbsoZed]

I've done quite a few ales, and I'm in the planning process for an Oktoberfest (I know I'm late, this one is going to age until next year, hopefully.)

With the recipe I have, looks like the OG is going to be 1.056.

I'll be using Wyeast #2633. I was going to pitch this into a 2L starter.

The plan so far is thus:

Brew day - 12/20/2014

Primary Fermentation End - 12/27/2014

Diacetyl Rest End - 1/1/2015

Rack to Carboy and Lagering Begin - 1/2/2015

Lagering End - 3/2/2015

Bottling - 3/3/2015

bottle aging commence until October!

Any thoughts on this particular idea? Will a 2L starter be sufficient for this? Also, any thoughts on such a long lager/bottle conditioning?

 

[MaxStout]

You might want to use a yeast calculator to determine the right starter size based on batch size, expected OG, viability of yeast and aeration method (shaking, stir plate, etc.). Keep in mind that for lagers you will need to pitch double the number of cells as compared to ales.

 

[AbsoZed]

You might want to use a yeast calculator to determine the right starter size based on batch size, expected OG, viability of yeast and aeration method (shaking, stir plate, etc.). Keep in mind that for lagers you will need to pitch double the number of cells as compared to ales.

I actually just thought of that. I'm not sure what possessed me to create a thread before I ran a calc.

With that question answered, any input on the second one? Would aging that long in a bottle have any ill-effects?

 

[JimRausch]

I'm just finishing up my 'Soxtoberfest' that I did last year in November. Has only gotten better in the bottle. This year's batch probably won't be started until your planned date.
But, caution- you probably already know, but the yeast have their own schedule, so don't be rigid. It may, or may not take longer than 1 week before she's ready for your D-Rest.
Good Luck!
edit: Although I don't know if I could be disciplined enough to not drink any before next October. Hell, I KNOW I wouldn't be.

 

[AbsoZed]

Yep, Yeast work on their own schedule!

That was just a general outline. I'll definitely be looking forward to this one until December now!