I want to make a lager, but can't keep it cool, any suggesti
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I want to make a lager, but can't keep it cool, any suggesti
I would like to brew a lager, but I dont have the ability to keep it at a controlled temp while it ferments. Would I be able to use ale yeast and still make a lager beer ( I specifically would like to make a bock). I think I saw somewhere that I could use aan ale yeast and still get a lager tasting beer. Please let me know. Thanks, Ed.
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cooling it
There's a couple of options for keeping your fermentation temperature down. Once easy method is to wrap a wet towel or cloth around the fermenter and leave it in a drafty/breezie place. The evaporative cooling will help keep the temperature down.
I've just done a Euro Pilsner using Saflager yeast. It fermented at around 20 deg C (10-15 would have been better) but it's turned out fine.
I've just done a Euro Pilsner using Saflager yeast. It fermented at around 20 deg C (10-15 would have been better) but it's turned out fine.
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Thanks for the Info
Dave,
thanks for the info, is 20 deg about 68 degrees F??? I think its closer to that, I think after my initial ferment I am going to put it in my closet which stays at about 52 degrees F, which is about 11 degrees C. I think this will be sufficient. I used some dry lager yeast. The recipe is for a Harp clone. You can check it out in the recipe section. I think that I am going to start doing all grain with my next batch, and am already getting the necessary equipment to sparge and lauter. Thanks again and enjoy your beer. Ed
thanks for the info, is 20 deg about 68 degrees F??? I think its closer to that, I think after my initial ferment I am going to put it in my closet which stays at about 52 degrees F, which is about 11 degrees C. I think this will be sufficient. I used some dry lager yeast. The recipe is for a Harp clone. You can check it out in the recipe section. I think that I am going to start doing all grain with my next batch, and am already getting the necessary equipment to sparge and lauter. Thanks again and enjoy your beer. Ed