Craft Beer & Brewing Library

Lager Harder with Bierstadt Lagerhaus (Audio)

If you'd like to watch the video, head to this link: https://beerandbrewing.com/video-course-bierstadt/

In this course, the Bierstadt cofounders discuss:

• why and how they decoct
  
• mashing for higher attenuation
  
• the beauty of first-wort hopping
  
• boiling to eliminate DMS
  
• the when and why of kettle hop additions
  
• how they do dark lagers differently
  
• considerations for water profile
  
• how they whirlpool and knockout
  
• getting the fermentation right
  
• why you want a cold liquor tank
  
• yeast choice and fermentation temps
  
• watching your dissolved oxygen
  
• filtration and packagaing
  
• the importance of proper service