Nick S

I am brewing my first Pilsner and am wondering whether or not to add more yeast. It has been fementing at about 50º for 2 weeks and I took it out to room temp for a few days. I did not notice any bubbling at all. Do I need to add more yeast before I put it back to colder temps? Gravity reading has read the same for 2 days - near 1.008. It also isn't as clear as I expected. I am researching also just to figure it out ASAP. But as a rookie any other ideas are more than welcome.

kfaulk211

50 degrees seems pretty warm for primary fermentation of a lager, especially something light like a Pilsner.

You may want to pitch a bit more yeast starter and leave it to ferment around 40 degrees if possible. Lager yeast does not work well at all at room temperature; it should have been left to ferment during primary in a cold place.