Freestyler Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Hi All, Well I've been pretty much out of the game for a few weeks lately. Havent been home much or had much free time when I have been home. I have had a batch of European Lager in my chest freezer set to 10C for probably 9 or 10 weeks now with no chance to sit down and bottle it. Im thinking this will either be fantastic or a huge bust, probably the bust. Will the yeast be too compact at the bottom to carbonate the bottles or will the whole batch just be sour or off at the moment. Its been in there and barely opened at all for the last few weeks so it has been kept in a clean environment as much as possible. Should I toss it and save myself some time and bottles by getting onto the next batch or would this be ok to go? Thanks guys, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH1525226084 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Hi Freestyler. I haven't had anything for that length of time so can only go off what I've read - in John Palmer's how to brew he said he had one sitting on the yeast cake for a few months without any adverse affects. But it seems that you can start to get some funky flavours after extended periods. I suggest taste it now and see what it tastes like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Eh!L Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Hey Free, I think it'll be fine. Like Adam said, give it a taste. I'm sure you'll be impressed. I recently let a Mild ale sit in a glass carboy for 7 weeks. It turned out quite nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Hi Brew Masters, I have had a Lager down for 10 days,OG = 1042 ,last 3 days readings have been 1015,Temp is 18*-20* Qeenslander here without a temp fridge.So can i bottle yet.Please don't say leave for another week then bottle.Spring hits tomorrow & so the temp is comming.[annoyed] [annoyed] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamB8 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Leave it another week Ash [devil] its finished fermenting anyway right? your just clearing it up now mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Ash, it is hard to comment without knowing the recipe. Is 1015 your estimated FG? Also, are you brewing a lager at 20 degrees or the lager kit with an ale yeast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freestyler Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 Thanks guys, Well its bottled and smelt and looked clear and decent so lets hope. I checked and it was 10 weeks since putting the brew down, ouch! Can I then also wait a shorter period before drinking? I see they recommend 3 months after bottling, as I've spent two months in the FV would it be ok to try this after one month or should I stil give it 2-3 months from bottling date? Thanks guys, I'll keep you posted on how it turns out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Eh!L Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Hey Free, Go a head and try it in a month. You have already aged it for two months![joyful] I betcha' it'll be nice and clear with not much sediment in the bottles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wal Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 G'day Fellas, This is a question rather than a statement. Given that the brew has been in the FV for a long period and possibly the yeast has settled out of it, is it possible that the carbonation process will be adversley affected? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Eh!L Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 G'day Fellas, This is a question rather than a statement. Given that the brew has been in the FV for a long period and possibly the yeast has settled out of it, is it possible that the carbonation process will be adversley affected? Cheers Hey Wal, It`s popular belief that there will be enough yeast still in suspension. There had better be anyway since I have a Marzen/Oktoberfest that I have been lagering for 5 months that I plan to bottle up in the next week of so.[unsure] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wal Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Thanks Canadian. I'm sure it will work out well for you Freestyler, be sure to let us know. [biggrin] There had better be anyway since I have a Marzen/Oktoberfest that I have been lagering for 5 months that I plan to bottle up in the next week of so.[unsure] Maybe you should send me one of your Oktoberfest [love] . Just for research purposes, perhaps there is a difference between the hemispheres that needs to be determined!!! [whistling [innocent] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Eh!L Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Maybe you should send me one of your Oktoberfest [love] . Just for research purposes' date=' perhaps there is a difference between the hemispheres that needs to be determined!!! [whistling [innocent'] Maybe I will, Wal. I've never posted anything to Toowooba before![biggrin] I think it would be better if you showed up for my backyard Oktoberfest party where this brew is to be the feature beverage.[joyful] note: I'm not much of a partier any more so the chances of the bash going down is 60:40 or maybe 54:40.[innocent] [wink] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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