too warm to brew lager?

[Kyral210]

I want to brew a big batch of lager, but im worried its too warm now in the UK. What do you think?

Do you have any tips for brewing larger in the spring? Are there any styles/ yeast strains I should be thinking about?

I can just about do it, but its going to be a tight brewing schedule.

 

[graysalchemy]

Not in my workshop were I brew still sub arctic in here :lol: :lol:

 

[Aleman]

Try Wyeast 1056 or Chico or Whitelabs Californian . . . Ferment clean at 15C

If you are relying on lagering at 0C to deal with the chill haze etc you are out of luck . . . Hence the brewing fridges for making lagers when it's warmed up

 

[Kyral210]

Is chill haze going to affect my taste? In short, will I get a good lager without the very low temperatures?

 

[Dunfie]

Is chill haze going to affect my taste? In short, will I get a good lager without the very low temperatures?

Chill haze doesn't effect the taste but as most poeple also taste with their eyes then the overall impression can be dented.

 

[nuggitmv]

was going to do a post like this, what is the max temp my shed can be for brewing a larger

 

[Dunfie]

was going to do a post like this, what is the max temp my shed can be for brewing a larger

It all depends on the yeast you plan using and if possible you should have alook at the yeast characteristics page for guidance.

For example, if you have a look at the Fermentis website for the Saflager yeasts you can get a hold of the characteristic sheets for S-23 and W34-70. Both of them state the same information: Recommended fermentation temperature: 9C – 15C, ideally 12C.

That is as good a rule of thumb any.