[brewaskew]

I have a Kolsch coming to the end of its lagering phase.  This is the first time I have ever made a brew that needed cold conditioning.  When I bottle it, do I need to keep it at the lager temp or should I just let it condition at normal cellar temp?  Would it be a good idea to add a little extra yeast?

Thanks.

[oscarvan]

Interesting...... I am brewing the Kölsch out of "Beer Captured" tomorrow and it mentions no cold anything until after conditioning.

[tygo]

You should let it condition at regular cellar temps or it will take forever to carb up.  No need to add yeast unless it was lagering for a very long time or it's a very strong beer.

[oscarvan]

After reading this again...... A Kölsch is an ale, isn't it? What lagering?

[4swan]

After reading this again...... A Kölsch is an ale, isn't it? What lagering?

Kölsch and Altbiers are ales, but they do usually benefit from lagering- meaning to store/condition at cold temperatures, not the yeast variety.

[oscarvan]

OK, I'll buy that.