sdt7618
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Having done a few lager kits now, mainly the
Youngs harvest but using a proper lager yeast my process goes something like this.
Make up the kit as per instructions but ditch the yeast. I have used saflager s 23 with good results. Us the brew fridge and keep it constant, I used 12 degrees. For 7 days, then up the temp to say 15 degrees for a few day. Back down to 12 for another week or until finished fermenting.
Dry hop now for 5 days or so and then transfer to a secondary and drop the temp as lo as you can get it. 1 or 2 degrees would be great.
Leave it for 4-6 weeks!
Bottle as normal and leave in the warm to carb up. Will take much longer as the amount of yeast left is tiny, but 3 weeks no rly has it ok.
Condition as normal then drink and enjoy.
Long process but crystal clear crisp lager can be had and enjoyed.
Youngs harvest but using a proper lager yeast my process goes something like this.
Make up the kit as per instructions but ditch the yeast. I have used saflager s 23 with good results. Us the brew fridge and keep it constant, I used 12 degrees. For 7 days, then up the temp to say 15 degrees for a few day. Back down to 12 for another week or until finished fermenting.
Dry hop now for 5 days or so and then transfer to a secondary and drop the temp as lo as you can get it. 1 or 2 degrees would be great.
Leave it for 4-6 weeks!
Bottle as normal and leave in the warm to carb up. Will take much longer as the amount of yeast left is tiny, but 3 weeks no rly has it ok.
Condition as normal then drink and enjoy.
Long process but crystal clear crisp lager can be had and enjoyed.