lagering

[toddfore]

Have a 3gall. batch lagering in a fridge for 6 weeks. Need that space for something else but don't want to bottle yet since it's for Xmas. Can I just put it in my basement for another month(70* right now) or will that hurt it somehow? Thanks.

Todd

 

[AntonioMartins]

I believe is safer (to avoid contamination) if you bottle and then store on the basement.

The beer will keep aging any way.

 

[Curtis2010]

Whats the batch in now?

 

[toddfore]

fermenting plastic bucket

 

[sfgoat]

Either bottling or keeping in the same vessel and moving it won't hurt but I would probably just move it and get back in the fridge to finish lagering. I would probably transfer it to a secondary first just to keep from shaking all that trub back up into the beer.

 

[Curtis2010]

fermenting plastic bucket

If appropriate plastic (like HDPE) then OK. I trust glass or stainless (kegs) more for long term.

 

[user 70770]

I would definitely bottle now. I don't think it's a good idea to leave beer in a plastic bucket for weeks. Plastic lets oxygen in which could affect your beer negatively for long term storage. Bottle bow and that will let you beer keep longer.

 

[toddfore]

thanks everyone!