Bru
Well-Known Member
Im about to brew my first lager with my soon-to-be completed fermentation chamber. Please tell me where I go wrong :
1.) Cool wort to 60F and pitch starter
2.) Immediately put primary into fermentation chamber and chill to 50F
- do I need to wait for fermentation to start before chilling ?
- Can I drop temp straight to 50F or must it be done gradually ?
3.) After +-3 weeks (once fermentation is complete) gradually raise temp to 60F for four days.
4.) Rack to secondary
5.) Gradually cool to 35F for four weeks.
6.) Add carbonation sugar and bottle.
- Do I need to add more yeast before bottling ?
- Is it better to lager in the bottle in this case ?
- When fermenting and lagering how constant does the temp have to be ? Is a 5F variation OK ?
Did I go wrong anywhere ?
1.) Cool wort to 60F and pitch starter
2.) Immediately put primary into fermentation chamber and chill to 50F
- do I need to wait for fermentation to start before chilling ?
- Can I drop temp straight to 50F or must it be done gradually ?
3.) After +-3 weeks (once fermentation is complete) gradually raise temp to 60F for four days.
4.) Rack to secondary
5.) Gradually cool to 35F for four weeks.
6.) Add carbonation sugar and bottle.
- Do I need to add more yeast before bottling ?
- Is it better to lager in the bottle in this case ?
- When fermenting and lagering how constant does the temp have to be ? Is a 5F variation OK ?
Did I go wrong anywhere ?