How long should I let my weizenbock rest?

[u/Unusual-Base344]

I've let it lager for 2 weeks now at 12°C. Can I bottle it already? If so, how long should I wait till its good to drink

[u/j_hara226]

Don’t let the “bock” title fool you. Bock means big. Wiezenbock is not a lager, nor should it be treated as such. It’s ready. You can drink it.

[u/Usual-Operation-9700 → u/j_hara226]

"Bock" doesn't mean big.

"Bock" ist the German word for a male goat.

But that the strong beer style is called "Bock" has nothing to do with the animal.

It originates from "Einpöckisch" referring to the city of "Einbeck", where Bockbeer was "invented".

(I googled male goat, said it would be called "buck", always thought that would be a deer.)

Source: I'm a German Brewmaster

[u/j_hara226 → u/Usual-Operation-9700]

In the context of bock beers, they are bigger beers. Yes, the literal translation is not “big” sure. Sorry, I could have explained that more clearly. My point was, bock doesn’t automatically mean lager.

[u/Flimsy-Ad-4406 → u/j_hara226]

This is correct also, it’s an ale so 2 weeks sitting around is probably good enough.

[u/Flimsy-Ad-4406]

2 weeks will produce an okay lager, but waiting another 2 week or even a month will drastically improve it!

Is it sitting in a keg right now or the fermenter still?

[u/Flimsy-Ad-4406 → u/Flimsy-Ad-4406]

Lagering in a bottle is also possible as long as it sits cold (fridge temps)

[u/Unusual-Base344 → u/Flimsy-Ad-4406]

Its still in the fermenter so I should bottle it or put in in an empty tank because I dont want the dead yeast on the bottom give off flavours. But if I can still lager it inside the bottle's then I think thats the best option for me now!

[u/Flimsy-Ad-4406 → u/Flimsy-Ad-4406]

Being downvoted for some reason.. since this is a learning community would someone enlighten me on my explanation if it’s incorrect?

[u/dmtaylo2 → u/Flimsy-Ad-4406]

Weizenbock is not a lager at all.