Lagering...Carbonation

[roguejim]

If I'm lagering a pils for 30 days, any reason I can't slow carb the beer over the final 10-14 days of lagering?  Any ill effects?

[greatplainsbrewer]

In my limited lagering experience there is no reason not to go ahead and put the CO2 on.  It has worked well on the last six lagers I've brewed.

[tygo]

Yep, that's fine.  No need to wait for the final 10-14 days.  If you want, put the gas on right away.  I prefer to do it that way so the keg is fully pressurized while it's lagering.

[s rails]

I've always force carbonated at the beginning of lagering.  I believe in Germany they seal up the lagering vessel near the end of the fermentation just to get natural carbonation while it lagers.

[bluesman]

No worries here. I would go ahead and plan to slowly carb the beer during lagering. Carbonating the beer will also help extend the shelflife of the beer.

[davidgzach]

Best way to have the beer ready when you are done lagering so you don't have to wait another 3-4 days!