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- From: kelly@spyro.cray.com (Matt Kelly)
- Subject: Diacetyl Rest
- Message-ID: <1993Jan22.133841.8336@walter.cray.com>
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- Sender: kelly@spyro (Matt Kelly)
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- Date: 22 Jan 93 13:38:41 CST
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- Brewers,
-
- I am about to make my first steam beer. I have, to this point, brewed
- only with ale yeast. My mail-order brew shop hosed up this time,
- however, and sent me Wyeast 2112 (California Lager) instead of the
- 1056 (Chico Ale) I requested. I figure this is a good opportunity
- to experiment!!!
-
- I have read articles about doing a diacetyl rest when brewing lagers.
- What are the details of performing a diacetyl rest? I know that is
- involves changing the fermentation temperature for a period of time
- to get rid of diacetyl, but, specifically, how??????
-
- Is it necessary to do this for a steam beer? I am planning to ferment
- at ~54F.
-
- Thanks in advance,
-
- Matt K.
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