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I am brewing my first Pilsner and am wondering whether or not to add more yeast. It has been fementing at about 50º for 2 weeks and I took it out to room temp for a few days. I did not notice any bubbling at all. Do I need to add more yeast before I put it back to colder temps? Gravity reading has read the same for 2 days - near 1.008. It also isn't as clear as I expected. I am researching also just to figure it out ASAP. But as a rookie any other ideas are more than welcome.

2007-12-19 11:34:46 · 3 answers · asked by ndbman 2 in Food & Drink Beer, Wine & Spirits

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You don't need to add anymore yeast. You've hit target gravity and did your rest. Rack it into secondary and let it sit another two weeks before racking it. It'll clear once you give it a chance.

2007-12-19 12:16:27 · answer #1 · answered by dogglebe 6 · 1 0

50 degrees seems pretty warm for primary fermentation of a lager, especially something light like a Pilsner.

You may want to pitch a bit more yeast starter and leave it to ferment around 40 degrees if possible. Lager yeast does not work well at all at room temperature; it should have been left to ferment during primary in a cold place.

2007-12-19 19:39:38 · answer #2 · answered by Soda Popinski 6 · 0 0

The yeast multiplies on its own, so you don't need to add more. Since your FG is stable, it is time to keg it or bottle it. The clarity may improve slightly, but was more affected by what you did at the end of your boiling, so you won't change it much at this point.

2007-12-20 16:09:34 · answer #3 · answered by brews 3 · 0 0

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