I’m currently fermenting a Weihenstephaner Helles clone recipe that calls for the following ferment/condition/lager schedule:
Ferment at 50F to FG
Transfer to secondary (for me, a keg) and condition at 45F for 10 days
Lager at 32F for 30 days
Carbonate
I don’t have the ability to do the true lagering so I’ll be keeping it at 45F for 3 to 4 weeks as I’ve done for my other light lagers. My question is whether there is likely to be a significant difference if I carbonate as soon as it is in the keg at 45F or if I should condition and “lager” first and only put it on gas when it has matured. I usually put light lagers on gas right away but I’m curious if there’s any benefit to waiting.
Ferment at 50F to FG
Transfer to secondary (for me, a keg) and condition at 45F for 10 days
Lager at 32F for 30 days
Carbonate
I don’t have the ability to do the true lagering so I’ll be keeping it at 45F for 3 to 4 weeks as I’ve done for my other light lagers. My question is whether there is likely to be a significant difference if I carbonate as soon as it is in the keg at 45F or if I should condition and “lager” first and only put it on gas when it has matured. I usually put light lagers on gas right away but I’m curious if there’s any benefit to waiting.
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