Think i've made a mistake before i've even started!

[dangermouse]

Hi, first post! (hope i did it right!)
Ok, so i've just bought a lager making kit. Havent started yet, but i've read through the instructions.
Now i've realsied that you need to refridgerate for 4+ weeks. this may be a problem as i only have a tiny litle shared fridge! is there anything i can do, or should i just not even bother?!

cheers

[Scroogemonster]

You don't need to refridgerate!
Once primary fermentation is complete (3-7 days) transfer to a barrel or bottles with priming sugars. Leave for a week somewhere warm (18-20 degC) then store in a COOL place for four weeks for conditioning (under the stairs or in the garage is ideal.)
If you have a fridge then great, I don't and it makes no difference to me.
Hope this helps
Kevin

[dangermouse]

Oh cheers!
Well thats a bit of good news, i'll set work on my brew tomorow then!

Thanks again

[Shn00dleS]

does this apply to lager aswell, does it need to condition as much as ale??.

[smok3y666]

All the brews i've done, lager, ale, cider all say leave for 3-4 weeks to condition when moved to a cool place. The longer you leave it the better the results.