European coopers kit

[beire79]

Hi all. I've  a european coopers lager kit on since last night. I'm going to leave it ferment for 2 wks and bottle it then was hoping to have it at Xmas which would leave it bottled for 5 wks is this enough time!!?. or should i put on a  different  batch for xmas!.any  comments greatly appreciated cheers

[oconn]

think that comes with real lager yeast so watch the temp try keep it low.

[beire79]

Thanks oconn. yeah it is real lager yeast and it currently  19 deg so hope it OK

[LordEoin]

if it's real lager yeast you should have it at about 12-14C or else you'll get weird flavors in your beer
more about yeast here: http://www.nationalhomebrewclub.ie/forum/index.php/topic,660.0.html

[beire79]

Good info on that link many thanks lordeoin!! I'll bring temp down to closer to 14 deg