Just wanted to check what the go is with the lager fermenting process as I'm doing on for the first time.
Once boil is complete I chill to 10 C in the fermenter then add yeast. Ferment until complete at 10 C ( roughly 2 weeks ), then raise to 16 - 18 C for a ~2 day diacetyl rest.
Once this is done, can I leave it in the same primary fermenter to lager ( 1 - 3 C ) or do I need to siphon it to a secondary fermenter to lager for ~ 4 - 6 weeks so it's off all the old yeast and muck. I'd prefer to leave it in the primary and not fk with it if that's an ok thing to do.
Also once the lagering is done can I just bottle it as normal and condition it in a room temperature cupboard in my garage like i do with my ales, or do I have to bottle condition it in the fermenting fridge at lager temps?
Cheers for any feedback.
Once boil is complete I chill to 10 C in the fermenter then add yeast. Ferment until complete at 10 C ( roughly 2 weeks ), then raise to 16 - 18 C for a ~2 day diacetyl rest.
Once this is done, can I leave it in the same primary fermenter to lager ( 1 - 3 C ) or do I need to siphon it to a secondary fermenter to lager for ~ 4 - 6 weeks so it's off all the old yeast and muck. I'd prefer to leave it in the primary and not fk with it if that's an ok thing to do.
Also once the lagering is done can I just bottle it as normal and condition it in a room temperature cupboard in my garage like i do with my ales, or do I have to bottle condition it in the fermenting fridge at lager temps?
Cheers for any feedback.