Suitable for California Common, lagers and pilsners fermented at ambient (ale) temperatures.

Yeast Strain Description

A unique lager strain that has the ability to ferment at ale temperatures without the associated off flavors. Extended lagering periods are also not required.

Technical Characteristics

STRAIN CLASSIFICATION: Saccharomyces cerevisiae
RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURE RANGE: 64 - 68°F (18 - 20°C)
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS: (5- high, 1- low)
ATTENUATION: (77 - 82%)
FLOCCULATION RATE: 4
COMPACTION: 4
VIABLE YEAST CELLS: >5 x 109 cells per gram
DRY WEIGHT: 93 – 96%
WILD YEAST: <1 per 106 cells
TOTAL BACTERIA: <1 per 106 cells
GMO STATUS: GMO Free

Observable Traits

AROMA CHARACTERISTICS:
California lager yeast produces a clean lager aroma without the associated sulphur this yeast is perfect for most kinds of lager.

FLAVOR/MOUTHFEEL CHARACTERISTICS:
California lager yeast produces clean and crisp lagers, this yeast is excellent for producing anything from a hoppy pilsner to a helles allowing excellent malt and hop character to be expressed.

HIGHER ALCOHOL BEERS:
With a medium alcohol tolerance this yeast is not designed for fermenting over 8.5%.