Lager and Frozen Beer

Brewing Processes
1

Hello Everyone,

I just started the lagering process and didn’t monitor my temperature correctly and the beer is frozen. What can I do at this point?

Thank you.

David

2

You can either separate the beer from the ice and have a Eisbock or let it warm up and settle again. No worries either way. Ive done that also.

Cheers!

3

Let it thaw and you’ll be fine.

4

Thanks for the positive replies. I read something online about pitching yeast again and others saying no necessary.

Thank you, again.

David

5

How far along was the fermentation when you started lagering?

6

Was the beer fermenting or lagering? If it was fermenting it might be a good idea to pitch some dry lager yeast to be safe. If it was done fermenting and in the lagering stage then just warm it back up.

7

I’ve (accidentally) frozen my beer in the keg more times than I care to admit. It turns out fine after thawing.