redrocker652002
Well-Known Member
I am not sure if this goes here or not, but here goes. I have mostly done ales and IPA's but with the addition of my new fermentation fridge I want to give a lager or a pilsner a try. I have a recipe that seems pretty simple and I have most of the items needed already. The one thing I am not too sure of is lagering. When it says to lager at let's say 35 degrees, do I transfer to my keg before and lager in the keg? Or can I lager in the fermenter bucket before transferring to the keg or bottles? The recipe I have says to ferment for 3 weeks at 50 degrees and then lager for another 3 weeks at 35. Another question is, it is a 5 gallon batch, and the recipe calls for 2 packets of Safale w34/70. Is two packets needed? I have always just done one. I don't mind buying the second one if needed, just like I said, this is my first try and I am not very familiar with how this all works. Any input is appreciated.