Lager curiosity...

[spriggan486]

What would be the result of fermenting a lager at room temp... say around 70F?

 

[Yooper]

Depending on the yeast strain, it may be fruity and maybe a bit sulfury. I don't think it would be bad, just not "lagerlike".

 

[beersydoesit]

There would be the possibility, not the certainty, of some off flavors.
I started reading "The Joy of HomeBrewing", and I am generally a believer that even sub-optimal conditions can produce good beer.

 

[Rhymenoceros]

I think its called a steam beer. Here's the brew wiki on it:
Steam Beer - Home Brewing Wiki

 

[VTBrewer]

If you can't get lagering type temperatures try finding a recipe that uses WYEAST California Lager or WL San Francisco Lager yeast. Both work in the high 60's, but do benefit from a mid 50 range fermentation.

 

[beersydoesit]

VT: Man, that is good advice.
Thanks!