Lagering a lager
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Lagering a lager
hi,
I started a czech lager a couple few weeks ago and it is now ready for conditioning\lagering. I was going to move it into a cornie and then keep that in the fridge at 3-4c for 4 weeks or so. Then I would server straight from the cornie.
I was going to add some finings or polycleer to make sure it come out really clear. Should I be adding this now into the cornie or would this have to be done as a separate step and vessel?
thanks,
C
I started a czech lager a couple few weeks ago and it is now ready for conditioning\lagering. I was going to move it into a cornie and then keep that in the fridge at 3-4c for 4 weeks or so. Then I would server straight from the cornie.
I was going to add some finings or polycleer to make sure it come out really clear. Should I be adding this now into the cornie or would this have to be done as a separate step and vessel?
thanks,
C
Re: Lagering a lager
I usually put finings into the cornie
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Re: Lagering a lager
You don't really need to add finings. After three weeks in primary and a month lagering it should be pretty clear on it's own.
I don't use finings and have never had a lager that didn't come out clear, although I usually lager for two months, or more. I must admit to not owning a corny which could make a difference.
I don't use finings and have never had a lager that didn't come out clear, although I usually lager for two months, or more. I must admit to not owning a corny which could make a difference.
I'm just here for the beer.
Re: Lagering a lager
Lagering for weeks and months is not necessary. A couple of weeks is enough with modern methods and temperature control.
Rick
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Re: Lagering a lager
hi all,
thanks for the replies.
I am going to keep it for the 4 weeks just because that is when I will want it to drink - I might sneak a taster before then!
Think I will put the fining in as I have a sachet and do want it to be as clear as possible.
thanks for the replies.
I am going to keep it for the 4 weeks just because that is when I will want it to drink - I might sneak a taster before then!
Think I will put the fining in as I have a sachet and do want it to be as clear as possible.
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Re: Lagering a lager
Rick_UK wrote:Lagering for weeks and months is not necessary. A couple of weeks is enough with modern methods and temperature control.
Rick
But that's how I've always done it.
I'm just here for the beer.
Re: Lagering a lager
Got yr own alpine cave and glacier presumably?!Rookie wrote:Rick_UK wrote:Lagering for weeks and months is not necessary. A couple of weeks is enough with modern methods and temperature control.
Rick
But that's how I've always done it.
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Re: Lagering a lager
No, but I turn my radio on every Saturday looking for Fibber McGee & Molly.Rick_UK wrote:Got yr own alpine cave and glacier presumably?!Rookie wrote:Rick_UK wrote:Lagering for weeks and months is not necessary. A couple of weeks is enough with modern methods and temperature control.
Rick
But that's how I've always done it.
I'm just here for the beer.
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Re: Lagering a lager
I would think that owning a corny would help - you can finish lagering in the corny and draw off the trub that settles out easily.Rookie wrote:You don't really need to add finings. After three weeks in primary and a month lagering it should be pretty clear on it's own.
I don't use finings and have never had a lager that didn't come out clear, although I usually lager for two months, or more. I must admit to not owning a corny which could make a difference.
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