B bassballboy Well-Known Member Joined Nov 3, 2011 Messages 134 Reaction score 2 Location Fishers Aug 4, 2013 #1 My friend is going to try making his first lager. We're quivering what temperature to pitch the yeast at - the fermentation temp (48 or so) or room temp (72).
My friend is going to try making his first lager. We're quivering what temperature to pitch the yeast at - the fermentation temp (48 or so) or room temp (72).
FuzzeWuzze I Love DIY Joined Jun 19, 2012 Messages 3,144 Reaction score 460 Location Newberg Aug 4, 2013 #2 I'd pitch it as close to fermentation temperature as you can. I'll also add that i hope hes made a big starter because there is not nearly enough yeast in Wyeast or White labs vials for a Lager.
I'd pitch it as close to fermentation temperature as you can. I'll also add that i hope hes made a big starter because there is not nearly enough yeast in Wyeast or White labs vials for a Lager.