The only place I can control temps is in my freezer. If I do the 2 lagers I would have to wait 6 weeks to brew another batch becasue one lager has an extended cold crash. You know what? I think I will just do the Kolsch and forget about the rest for now. LOL

I think I will brew the CP and PPL, ferment at 48 for 7 days. Then brew the Kolsch and raise the temp to 56 for 7 days. Then cold crash the CP and PPL at 40 while pulling out the Kolsch from the cooler and let it sit in the pantry until it reaches a temp of 64. Then place the Kolsch in the...

I wanted to make an AG Kolsch but I was not able to get to the fermentation temp of 56–64°F. I bought a nice 15 CF chest freezer and put a temp controller on it. Here is my dilemma. I have ordered three kits to lager. KÖLSCH(NB): Optimum temperature: 56–64°F CZECH PILSNER(NB): Optimum...

Is there someone who can explain how to use this calculator? I specifically need help with: Target Pitch Rate: Choosing from the drop down box. How do I choose the correct one? Cell Density: Do I use the default? Yeast Pitch Rate: Always use •Middle of the road Pro Brewer 0.75 (ale) for O.G...

I am definitely a newbie. My first batch is tomorrow. I am glad to be on this forum. I am also on the Northern Brewer forum. I will have a lot of questions. LOL Brent