Using lager yeast from a starter for tonight's brew. Help!

[amcclai7]

I have never brewed a Lager before. I used Southern German Lager yeast from White Labs and did a 2 step starter (1.5 L both times) It has been in the fridge for about a week now and the "beer is crystal clear. Here's my question:

Since its a lager should I take it out of the fridge and let it raise to room temp before decanting and pitching or just pitching temp, which is 50F? Perhaps I should leave it in the fridge and then decant just before pitching. Ideas?

 

[gtmaus]

For my lagers I usually let the starter warm to pitching temps, decant then pitch. I pitch my lagers at 48 and then let it rise to 50

 

[osagedr]

You can just decant and pitch, or let it rise to pitching temp.

 

[LLBeanJ]

I decant and pitch lagers right from the fridge. No warm-up necessary.

 

[schematix]

decant and pitch. if its fresh and you've pitched enough it'll take off in about 24 hours.

 

[amcclai7]

Thanks for all the replies. I'm just going to wait till its time to pitch to decant.