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Dear fellow brewers,
I am brewing a Pilsner style beer. I am nearly 3 w into fermentation at 14C, using Saflager W-34/70. Although nearly all online sources recommend a diacetyl rest for this style, I could not find an unambiguous answer to the question: should this be done in the fermentor, or should I first rack the beer, then perform the rest? Maybe there is no good reason to make a fuss about this?
After the diacetyl rest, my plan is to lager in kegs at 2C for 3-4 w.
TIA,
Michael
I am brewing a Pilsner style beer. I am nearly 3 w into fermentation at 14C, using Saflager W-34/70. Although nearly all online sources recommend a diacetyl rest for this style, I could not find an unambiguous answer to the question: should this be done in the fermentor, or should I first rack the beer, then perform the rest? Maybe there is no good reason to make a fuss about this?
After the diacetyl rest, my plan is to lager in kegs at 2C for 3-4 w.
TIA,
Michael