Can I Lower The Temp Straight To 35°F When I Lager

[PakDat]

When you lager, do you need to bring the temperature -5°F each day? Or can you just bring the wort to 35°F right away?

Thinking about lagering soon and its my first time. I've looked up different instructions on how to lager but would like to get expert opinion.

 

[JimRausch]

After my D-Rest, I bring it directly down to lagering temps. No noticeable problems in 6 lager batches over two years.

 

[Weezy]

If you can lower it more slowly, a couple degrees a day, it helps prevent chill haze.

 

[VladOfTrub]

Temperature can be reduced slowly or it can be reduced quickly. It depends on how long the brewer wants to wait before drinking the beer. Lowering temperature quickly to 30-35F reduces lagering time.

Good luck with the 1st Lager.

 

[Cyclman]

I have done it both ways, see little difference. All my lagers have been crystal clear, super clean flavors. Best luck, once you homebrew lager, you'll fall in love with them.