Questions tagged [lager]
A style of beer that is fermented with a bottom-fermenting yeast at low temperatures, with extended cold conditioning.
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Decoction Weyermann Bohemian Pilsner vs Malte Pilsen Floor Bohemian
Im making a recipe to brew a czech lager,
im planning to do a triple decction mash, but i see many opinions about them.
It does not work as a decoction in Bohemian Pilsner because it is much modified. ...
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Own recipe, any hints or tweaks?
A newbie here.
I've brewed thousands of litres of good, bright tasty wine over the years, but this year I've turned my hand to beer. I brewed a Yorkshire bitter already, and am currently brewing a ...
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Safety of a forced diacetyl test
I'm brewing a lager and did a forced diacetyl test similar to the one found here - https://spikebrewing.com/blogs/ask-a-pro/an-easy-diy-diacetyl-test
OSHA recommends less than 25 ppb for short term ...
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When Lagering outdoors
Can you lager outdoors, in the Winter as long as you keep the beer out of the light?
I don't have the means or the containers needed to Lager.
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What style of beer is Carling Black Label
It’s obviously a Lager, but that only describes the yeast. In what style of beer is Carling Black Label made. I drink just about only craft beer, but if I pushed for what I think is a great commercial ...
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Can I make a "lager" with ale yeast?
On the kegerator website, I found this method to make a "cheat lager":
To brew a great “hybrid” lager, I’d recommend using one of the
following yeast strains: White Labs WLP001, Wyeast 1056 or ...
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Brewing Low ABV Lager
Good day!
My question is simple, me and the wife love lager, I like a good 5% ABV but the wife is a light weight and likes a 3.5% ABV so the question is:
How can I brew a nice lager (similar to ...
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Taking sample on primary
I've decided to brew my very first Lager, after some good results on my Ales. I did a proper research on methods to try a refined process, specially when it comes to fermentation schedules and ...
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Lager vs Ale a comparison
Would it be incorrect to say a Lager is a lighter (in flavor) beer that takes a long time to make, while an Ale is a heavier more flavorful beer that can be made in less time than a lager? Ignoring ...
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What is the difference between a lager and an IPA?
What is the difference between a lager and an IPA in the brewing process?
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Lager got warmed when doing secondary fermentation
I'm brewing lager for the first time. Primary fermentation is completed in 2 weeks without anything negative under 8-10 Celcius. But after putting it to the secondary fermenter it seems my fridge has ...
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How can I brew lager at room temperature?
I would like to try to make lager at room temperature (around 30 C). I plan to reduce yeast and fermentation in 2 weeks in order to avoid the off favor and fusel alcohol in beer.
Can I do this by ...
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How do lager kits let you brew at room temperature?
I am thinking about making some Mexican-style lager using one of the following kits:
Coopers Mexican Cerveza
Bulldog Beer Kit - Cortez Gold Mexican Cerveza
Better Brew Bandit, Tequila and lime
Now I ...
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Dry hopping a lager in secondary
I've just moved my first lager into a secondary bucket, it had been in primary for about 3 weeks. Currently sitting in the keezer at about 10c.
The recipe I'm following calls for the addition of ...
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What happens if I ferment a lager at room temperature?
I was wondering what are the effects of fermenting a lager at room temperature as now I don't have any way to keep my fermenter at the low temperatures required.
I have read that when yeast ferments ...
