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Safe lager attenuation in pilsner

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bhensgens

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My buddy used safe lager in a Pilsner, did not take gravity. Primary for two weeks with constant action at 44 degrees then five weeks I'm secondary at 34. Still under attenuated? Does safe lager just need really long in primary?:mug:
 
Saflager appears to have an ideal temp range of 53-59f. And is rated 48-71f.

Looks like you fermented on the cold end. Yeast will work much slower and some will go dormant.

Also after fermentation it's a good idea to warm the lager yeast up to room temp 68-71f for 3 days for a diaxetyl rest this also helps achieve final gravity.

After those 3 days lager it nice and cool for an extended period.
 
Check the gravity now and see what it is. If it doesn't change for another 4 or 5 days I'd move to your next step (keg/bottle/secondary) and brew on.
 

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