Trying out first lager a Dortmunder Export. This German Lager did not have the requirement to ferment at 40 degrees. The basement in the winter is a pretty constant 60 degrees, which should work. Ground the two types of grain, the first was ground too fine, almost like flour. Made some adjustments to just crack the next bag of grain. The color was a nice pilsner shade while steeping. Boiled the wort in the smaller pot and John caught it just before another boil over. Added the two types of hops at three different times. The wort chiller on the inside and 30 lbs of ice cooled the wort down quickly. Poured the wort through a filtered funnel. Made lots of foam in the carboy, perhaps too much. Cooling 3 gallons of boiled, sterile water while we had dinner. Added the water to bring to about 5 gallons. Setup the big tube to allow the air bubbles to escape into a pan of water. A little clean up and we are done. A good brew day!