The Brew Master Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Hi Paul, I read in one of the other threads that it is recommended to leave bottles of European Lager for 12 weeks before drinking. How long would you suggest I leave a keg to naturally condition? Cheers, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PB2 Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 If you are using the recipe of Euro + BE2 to 23 litres and kit yeast, fermented at 13C-15C it may only need 6 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brew Master Posted May 21, 2009 Author Share Posted May 21, 2009 Thank's Paul, I will see how it goes in 6 weeks. Cheers, Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
housecat Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 I brewed this beast back in November and due to work commitments was unable to drink it until march. It was stored in my keg for a bit over 3 months and was one of the best tasting brews i have made to date. Wish i had made a double batch as it all went in just under two weeks :( Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieJosh Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 housecat....how did you keep your brewing temps low enough to brew european Lager in November??? I will be putting down my first EL in about a week so its ready for drinking in September for my birthday! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
housecat Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 I don't usually worry about that sort of thing :shock: The way I see it, as long as the temp doesn't go above 20 - 24 degrees, I'm a happy camper. I like to keep it as simple as possible. If I started to worry about temp controlling and different yeasts etc, I'd prob go back to buying cartons. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THIRSTY MATT Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 josh, if ya interested in temperature control, then search this forum mate, there is heaps on it! cheers matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted May 25, 2009 Share Posted May 25, 2009 Hi Josh, I bought a mashmaster temp controller off Country Brewer for about $50. It runs my old beer fridge and keeps the temp stable no probs at all! I use it to run a heat belt as well. Just get a sparky mate "wink, wink, nod, nod!" to wire it up for ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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