So my first real lager is in the lagering phase. I moved to secondary and slowly dropped the temp to my available minimum in the fridge (approx 4c).
My question is, when does the timer start? Does the temp drop phase count or is it just when it hits the colder temps to aid with clearing?
The second part of the question is how long do I HAVE to wait? It's been 2 weeks at min temp, 3 weeks since going into secondary. I'm not overly fussed about clarity, but I do want flavour to be good. I'm also low on brew and need the fridge back to get the next one going
I'll be bottling this beer, so it will have some bottle conditioning time too.
Thanks in advance
My question is, when does the timer start? Does the temp drop phase count or is it just when it hits the colder temps to aid with clearing?
The second part of the question is how long do I HAVE to wait? It's been 2 weeks at min temp, 3 weeks since going into secondary. I'm not overly fussed about clarity, but I do want flavour to be good. I'm also low on brew and need the fridge back to get the next one going
I'll be bottling this beer, so it will have some bottle conditioning time too.
Thanks in advance