Lagering screw up

[billhauser]

Well, I just tried my first batch of lager as per one of Charlies recipes. I pitched the yeast and nothing happened for two days, so I shook the carbouy to reaerate the wort and got a reaction the next morning. It had strong fermentation activity so I let it go for about 4 weeks in the primary, it was getting pretty clear so I just bottled it after 6 weeks in primary.The beer has an astringent flavor. My question is should I have moved it to secondary to get it off the trub for better flavor?

 

[Mikey]

Yes, and it doesn't sound like you've lagered it yet. The lagering process includes letting it sit at near freezing temperatures for a few months after primary fermentation has finished.