Lagering

Hi there,

I started a lager/pilsner brew some time ago now and didn't end up having time to bottle before going on holidays. So I left the brew layering at zero degrees in my fermenting fridge while on holidays. In total the brew has been fermenting for 4wks and then layering for 8 wks.

My question is do you think my yeast (Saflager W-34/70 Lager) will still be ok for me to use for the carbonation when bottled? Or will I need to pitch some more yeast? Hope I have given all the info that is required for some help. If not just yell out.

Cheers,
Sheets

Cheers for the quick reply Gash. I have some spare yeast sitting in the fridge so may as well put it in to make sure I definitely get some carbonation. I would be a bit pissed if I have wasted my time for the past couple of months.

As the beer is still sitting at zero deg. should i raise to 10 deg. C so the new yeast I add doesn't get to much of a shock?