Keg Temperature for 2nd stage

[Lee]

Hi All,

I'm just about ready to add the brew to the keg for the second stage of fermenting. Ideally, what kind of temperatures should it be exposed to? I have an option of putting it outside but it's going to be pretty darn cold out there. Would just make it a bit easier.

Also, I can only find the amount of sugar to add for the second stage if I'm bottling it (which I'm not) - how much should I add to a 25 litre mix?

Finally, If I brew it in the keg inside and want to move it to a better location for a party how long should I leave it to stand for?

Thanks!

 

[darrenwest1]

as for the sugar i am unsure
what kit is it
and for temp it should normally be kept in room temp to allow the yeast eat the sugar and give you the fizz
i normally leave it there for 10 days then
put it somwhere cold ie in the shed

 

[Mark1964]

Usually its 2oz for a 25 l keg i think and if you put it outside could get frosty and ruin your ale

 

[Lee]

Thanks guys - It's a Coopers European Lager kit. Will have add a bit of sugar and see what happens. Slightly worried about putting it in a keg - apparently bottling is better but I don't have the time to grab them this week so will just sod it and see.

How long should I leave it in the keg? Does lager matter out in the cold? My flat is stupidly warm, about 22 most of the time. Will probably leave it inside for a couple weeks then wrap it up in a blanket on the balcony. Yay? Nay?

Thanks!

 

[nickmcmechan]

I'm sure the Coopers European Lager is a 12 week brew and needs lower temperatures?