I transfer from Primary to another Carboy (5Gal) and it goes in my Upright Keezer for the bulk of the lagering time. I will usually then transfer to a keg and let it sit another week or so before I carbonate it. Timing really depends on wether I did it erly in the year or like this year waited...
Mine has to be ready for my annual Oktoberfest party the end of Sept. Normally the longer lagering helps accentuate the malt character but with a shortened time frame I adjust the ibu's to try and account for the shorter lagering time. Think I got lucky and nailed it. We'll see when everyone...
Just brewed this again 4weeks ago and sampled it lagering. Almost kegged it last night but decided to wait 2 more weeks. Super clear and tasty now but a little more time and it’ll be just right!
It was Regular Munic (9 srm) and Caramunich I, I did use Munich Lager the first version and it was maltier, the Oktoberfest blend was by far the best for me and won the most awards. This years version is with Bavarian Lager WY2206. Started it very late this year and couldn't get the 2206 quick...
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I really need to update this post, it actually is a Marzen under the 2015 BJCP guidelines. The latest iteration of this recipe took a 1st in the 2017 Novembeerfest and a Gold medal at the...