depper
Apprentice
So I started my first lager yesterday (Brewer's Best German Oktoberfest). I followed the instruction to a T except that I rehydrated the yeast, according to the packet's directions. I had the yeast's temperature down to about 65 degrees F and added it to my wort, which was about 58 degrees F. I did all this in a primary bucket. Then I poured it all into a carboy for fermentation. When I did this, it foamed A LOT, then eventually settled down. She is now resting in my "beer fridge" at a steady 55 degrees F (like the kit says), but there is no bubbling going on with the airlock. Since I haven't done a lager before (or rehydrate yeast) am I to assume this is normal?? I'm just worried I didn't screw up the yeast somehow since I pitched it in a cooler temp wort. As you all can tell, I'm still learning Thanks for all your advice, time and help!
Tim
Tim