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So, I have my 2 lagers, lagering...been in there for a week at 35°. I open the freezer once a day to make sure they're not frozen (just in case). Well, the last couple days, it smells a little "rubbery" in there. I don't think it STINKS necessarily, just smells different.

These lagers are my first 2 and I'm fairly certain the smell is coming from the first AG, not the other one.

Is this something i should expect from Lagers? I'm not one to panic, I'm just curious. I do tend to get a little pissed though when the freezer occupation has kept me from brewing just to find out my batch is fucked...

Lagers always throw more sulphur compounds and so they STINK way bad compared to ales.

HTH-

Thanks. Even while lagering? I was expecting it during fermentation. Just took me by surprise in 35° temps.

As long as it doesn't smell like my farts this morning you are probably OK. I can't even walk back in my room after 20 minutes.

I had a tasty medium rare burger last night, but I am paying the price! How's that for TMO!!!!

Chupa LaHomebrew wrote:As long as it doesn't smell like my farts this morning you are probably OK. I can't even walk back in my room after 20 minutes.

I had a tasty medium rare burger last night, but I am paying the price! How's that for TMO!!!!

Well, I guess I'm thankful my beer does not smell like your ass.