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You really don't have to do a 2 stage though.

I very rarely do a 2 stage.
I usually leave my beer in the fermentor for 14 days.
By the time I'm ready to keg, It's crystal clear and ready to drink.


I just sit back Relax and Not Worry and Have a Homebrew

I agree, John....

I've had beers do that a few times.
Even when kegged and cold conditioned.

If that yeast wants to start up again, It will no matter how cold you get the beer.
I've seen this happen a few times with Ale strains more than Lager.

I can tell you first hand. I exclusively Batch Sparge. I use a 48QT Igloo Ice Cube and SS Metal Braid (Toilet Braid) to Lauter. I typically see 75% to 80% efficiency. Depending upon my brew session, Your grain crush has a lot to do with it. When you Batch Sparge and crush till your scared you win yo...

Real high temps will also cause some strains to eat and make more alchol and other by products.

Some of this may require extended aging times.
Also some cold conditioning can help.

Luckily September is almost here and with it cooler temps.

I'm not far from there, John....

Another 9 years...

I've said it before and I will say it again....

Star San is the way to go..
It's not as expensive as you may think.

I bought a 32oz Bottle 3 years ago, I still have a quarter of a bottle.
The stuff is great, I've not had an infected anything since the first bucket full...

I would like to brew the AG Dortmunder. I still don't have the facilities to Lager. Will the WYeast #2212 still taste ok if I use it at ale temps ~65 deg. Or is there a different yeast I should use, or should I wait unti lI can Lager??? You can still use Lager yeast at Ale Temps. You will just have...

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I feel a Tom Petty song coming on

No kidding there, John....

It's been a few years since I've came home to an empty cylinder..

When you want a beer and your out of Gas at 11:00PM...
Makes a thirsty man cry....

I've also fermented with Lager yeast at Ale temps when I've had too.

As long as you Lager it, No problems here

I'll also add that it isn't complicated or rocket science to make a good Lager beer. Patience and time will be your friend. It's also not hard to do a D-Rest if you need to by the style. I would also recommend using WLP830 if it is your first Lager. I've never failed to make a good Lager beer to jus...

Problem that you may run into is, If your connections aren't tight or you have a leaking keg...

I always double check connections and make sure my seals are good.

I agree with John... With a Beer like say, Alt Bier you will want at least two weeks of Initial fermentation at Lagering Temps. Aging between 2 weeks to 1 Month in a cold Keg. Preferably at least 1 month. I've made Dortmunder's that Lagered two weeks and Aged in Keg two weeks. This works awesome for...

I have a Fridgidaire Chest Freezer I got a few years back at Sears on sale. When I moved back to Ohio, It came with me. My Gas Gauge doesn't work at all, So I just count Kegs. I usually get about 19-20 out of a 5LBer. Results May Vary... hehe Note: One thing I need to do is create a Gas to Keg seper...