discokid2k
Well-Known Member
So before we start, this is my 2nd true lager. I have brewed for 8 or so years and consider myself relatively knowledgeable. I have done many pseudo lagers but this only my 2nd lager ever, sad I know. That being said, I have read way to many threads and have spent too much time studying beer, much to the shegrin of my dog. I have a basic question that I hope someone else has experienced below.
The facts: made a lager on Saturday, 8/13. OG was 1.050, hit my marks exactly. Made a 3l starter (3 steps) for the brew. Used wlp830 because I liked it from the first lager I made. Chilled wort to 50 and pitched, kept the temp at 52, so the excess fermentation heat would stay around 55.
I checked the gravity today 8/17 and it came out to 1.013, and my fg should be 1.012. I know this yeast generally requires a d-rest so I ramped up the temp to 65, hopefully for just 24-48 hrs depending on the taste.
Question: both lagers I have made have used wlp830 and both times, about 5 days into the primary when I check my gravity, I have sailed clear past the 75% mark recommended for d-rest. I have read that if the starter is large enough, its no big deal. I have also read a president Trump will make America great again😳. Either way, I'm not 100% on either point. 830 is known to be a slow starter but my experience has been the opposite. Any advice for a novice lager maker?
The facts: made a lager on Saturday, 8/13. OG was 1.050, hit my marks exactly. Made a 3l starter (3 steps) for the brew. Used wlp830 because I liked it from the first lager I made. Chilled wort to 50 and pitched, kept the temp at 52, so the excess fermentation heat would stay around 55.
I checked the gravity today 8/17 and it came out to 1.013, and my fg should be 1.012. I know this yeast generally requires a d-rest so I ramped up the temp to 65, hopefully for just 24-48 hrs depending on the taste.
Question: both lagers I have made have used wlp830 and both times, about 5 days into the primary when I check my gravity, I have sailed clear past the 75% mark recommended for d-rest. I have read that if the starter is large enough, its no big deal. I have also read a president Trump will make America great again😳. Either way, I'm not 100% on either point. 830 is known to be a slow starter but my experience has been the opposite. Any advice for a novice lager maker?