Lager fermantation

[jmac2472]

Hi, just brewed a imperial pilsner, recipe from HBT. Should I be seeing krausen? Or does it take a lot longer when lagering to see it foam up?

 

[edecambra]

It takes longer. You may not see it at all but should see some activity

 

[Cyclman]

Lagers have much less dramatic and slower fermentations in my experience.

 

[TopherM]

My last few lagers had a very weak foamy ring of a krausen at best. A slow lager fermentation without much activity is definitely a good sign. Just make sure you are tracking gravity to make sure everything is AOK.

Good luck!

 

[dcp27]

I don't entirely agree with these other posts. My lagers have a lil bit more lag than ales (say 24-48 hours, vs 12-24), but theres still definitely a full krausen, albeit maybe half the size, and visible activity. My ales usually finish in 2-5 days while the lagers are 4-7 days.

 

[jmac2472]

All is good thanks for the advice!!