Lager transfer to secondary

[LewBrew88]

Hey guys, I'm starting my diacetyl rest on an Oktoberfest I just brewed and was wondering if it mattered at all if I transfer into a secondary right before I start going down to lagering temps or can I do it once it gets there? Seems to me it would be fine if I waited (I have a scheduling conflict) because I don't plan for it to sit there long on the yeast at all.

 

[giraffe]

It shouldnt matter at all. I transfer to free up the primary/harvest the yeast, but its not necessary.

 

[BigFloyd]

I like to crash the primary in the mid-30's for a week after the d-rest and then rack to keg (my "secondary") for lagering. It really helps to clear the beer.

 

[LewBrew88]

Thanks guys! Think I'll go ahead and rack after the drop this weekend so I can clear up the cooler for another lager.