BrewingBenny Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 I have had my lager in the FV for 2 weeks at between 10-12 degrees. Today was warm and it has reached 20. Not to worried Diacetyl Rest taken care of. Going to bottle. QUESTION: Can I bottle them and put them in a fridge to Lager?? I'm assuming they will carbonate during that process is that right OR do they need to be fridged then pulled out after a while and carbonated at normal temps down the track, PLEASANTLY CONFUSED with that step. [innocent] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wal Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 G'day Benny, I have got 2 lagers on the go at the moment and going on advice I have gained I am going by this plan. 9 days at 10 degrees - done. Raise temp to 20 degrees - done. Leave in FV until a total of 3 weeks (this is partly due to timing it with weekends), then bottle them. Allow to carbonate for maybe 3 weeks. Then, lager at low temp for as long as I can bear it... [innocent] , not sure how long that last step will last just yet!!! [bandit] Not sure if this helps you or not, I'm a bit in unknown territory myself but I have a fair bit of confidence in my source of advice given the quality of his brews. I am happy to hear other opinions as well. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrewingBenny Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 I bottled and then fridged, looks like i've done it ass about, ill take them out of the fridge and put them in the cupboard then by the looks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH1525226084 Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Hey guys The point of lagering is to clear it up - and minimise the amount of extra stuff that goes into the bottle. If you lager in the bottle, all the gunk is still in the bottle - so if you move them you can stir all the gunk back in, rendering your lagering process as invalid. At least that's my understanding of it - and what I'm doing at the moment. I'm lagering in a second FV after four weeks in the primary fermenter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wal Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Keeping them warmer will ensure that they carb up properly. Then cooling will help condition and clear the beer. The waiting in between is the bit that sucks.[crying] Sorry Adam, you beat me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH1525226084 Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 I didn't cover bottling because all the lagering is done before bottling. Once you bottle, its just normal store them at 18 for a few weeks to carb up. Then chill and drink. Treat it as an ale once it's bottled. The lagering before bottling is what clears it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wal Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Thanks for the input Adam. I might give this method a try as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrewingBenny Posted September 5, 2012 Author Share Posted September 5, 2012 ah ha, now i'm on the same page, i'll keep them at 18 or thereabouts and chill them down to drink later on. Need to invest in a second FV I think. I'm partial to the lager.[kissing] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Lagering is more than clarification and you can lager in the bottle. Generally it is done before bottling, and it may be more efficient due to the larger volume, but it can be done in the bottle. Below is a link to an article in BYO about lagering in the bottle: BYO - Lagering Just do whatever works for you and suits the equipment that you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH1525226084 Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 interesting.... I don't think i can be careful enough with the bottles to Lager while bottled, plus I have the means to do it before bottling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 My problem is too many bottles of beer in the fridge. Every time I open the fridge I can hear them calling "drink me, drink me". [biggrin] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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