Help pls on timings for dry hopped pilsner kit with S-23

[redhousebrewing]

Looking to brew a Wilko Pilsner using S-23 yeast and dry hop with Saaz - I've read the threads on using S-23 but unsure how dry hopping affects timing...

This is my plan at the moment:
Rehydrate the S-23 at 23degC, letting it cool to pitch into around 20 litres of wort at 18degC, letting it all cool gradually to 12degC.
Leave for 7-10 days at 12degC
Rack to secondary for 2-3 weeks at 12degC
Drop SV temp (can probably get down to 5-6degC in the cellar) for a further 3 weeks
Bottle via bottling bucket with 100g sugar

I mainly want hop aroma from the Saaz (normally use 30-50g) so where in this timing should they be added and for how long?
Suggestions from those with experience on the dry hopping and timings in general appreciated!

Thanks
Stuart

 

[kev]

Personally I'd make a hop tea and put it in at the very beginning.

Failing that I'd put it in 7 days before you move to secondary. Just after the vigorous initial ferment has calmed down.

K

 

[Dizzle]

I made the exact same kit with the exact yeast at those exact temps and I chose to dry hop for 7 days at lagering temps in secondary (during lagering) with 1oz of Saaz. You could definitely get a strong hop aroma but that's what I like. Not your usual expectation from a lager but I thought it worked well, if you are after a more regular style lager I would recommend less hops and maybe halfway through fermentation so some aroma is expelled with the fermentation.

P.s. I lagered at around 4c for 2 months and this made a cracking lager considering it was a cheap wilko kit. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I did mine :

 

[redhousebrewing]

Thanks for the suggestions - I've adjusted my plan and kicked it off just now, really looking forward to seeing how using S-23 compares with the supplied yeast.
Everyday a school day!
Stuart