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Hi Guys,
I'm about to start a 46 litre batch of Coopers Heritage Lager [2cans] andwill put the fermenter in the fridge at 12C. My first question is, is that the best temp to ferment lager? Also,I don't know if the Coopers yeast will work that cold so I've bought some SAFLAGER S23.
Can I get away with using one packet of yeast? Will it work if I re-hydrate it and then put it in a pyrex container with some pre-boiled, cooled dextrose for a few hours before I throw it into the fermenter? Maybe I'm a tight-arse but $14 for 2 pkts of yeast seems a bit rich to me.If I can manage with 1 pack it'll save me some $$$ in the long run.
Also, would WYEAST Danish lager yeast or something else be a better choice?, I haven;t been brewing long [obvious, i know] and because I expect it will be at least a month or so before I can keg it so I want tto try and get it right [or at least acceptable] first time.
Thanks for any pointers,
Cheers, Chris.
I'm about to start a 46 litre batch of Coopers Heritage Lager [2cans] andwill put the fermenter in the fridge at 12C. My first question is, is that the best temp to ferment lager? Also,I don't know if the Coopers yeast will work that cold so I've bought some SAFLAGER S23.
Can I get away with using one packet of yeast? Will it work if I re-hydrate it and then put it in a pyrex container with some pre-boiled, cooled dextrose for a few hours before I throw it into the fermenter? Maybe I'm a tight-arse but $14 for 2 pkts of yeast seems a bit rich to me.If I can manage with 1 pack it'll save me some $$$ in the long run.
Also, would WYEAST Danish lager yeast or something else be a better choice?, I haven;t been brewing long [obvious, i know] and because I expect it will be at least a month or so before I can keg it so I want tto try and get it right [or at least acceptable] first time.
Thanks for any pointers,
Cheers, Chris.