What does freezing during lagering do?

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  1. redmaw

    redmaw Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2013 Pennsylvania

    So I have an old fridge I was using to lager my beer, I started last night, I was just hoping it was going to be cold enough to lager, so I didn't bother setting up a temp control. I just set it to max, and walked away. Poor choice. I got home late today, and the bottles are frozen solid (luckily nothing burst as far as I can tell). So what effect will this have on the final product?
     
    #1 redmaw, May 10, 2016
  2. jbakajust1

    jbakajust1 Pooh-Bah (2,552) Aug 25, 2009 Oregon
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    Already bottled?
     
    #2 jbakajust1, May 10, 2016
  3. OldBrewer

    OldBrewer Maven (1,385) Jan 13, 2016 Canada (ON)

    As long as you de-thaw them properly in a fridge for a couple of days, and none of the carbonation has escaped through the cap, they should be fine.
     
    #3 OldBrewer, May 10, 2016
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  4. ryane

    ryane Initiate (0) Nov 21, 2007 Washington

    If it had carbed Id say partially thaw and drink your eis'd beer
     
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  5. inchrisin

    inchrisin Pooh-Bah (2,013) Sep 25, 2008 Indiana
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    I think you'll have tasty beer. Be careful prying the lids off, as the glass may have weakened.
     
    #5 inchrisin, May 10, 2016
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  6. premierpro

    premierpro Savant (1,060) Mar 21, 2009 Michigan

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    Here is a picture of my frozen Pilsner. No harm to the keg when thawed and the beer was excellent!
     
    #6 premierpro, May 11, 2016
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  7. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    Yum, Pilsner flavored Water Ice!!:slight_smile:

    Cheers!
     
    #7 JackHorzempa, May 11, 2016
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  8. redmaw

    redmaw Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2013 Pennsylvania

    That's good to hear, i would hate to think I ruined a pretty much finished batch with one poor choice.
     
    #8 redmaw, May 11, 2016
  9. inchrisin

    inchrisin Pooh-Bah (2,013) Sep 25, 2008 Indiana
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    Get me my spoon!
     
    #9 inchrisin, May 12, 2016
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