This yeast is characterized by a malty finish and balanced aroma. It is a strong fermentor, produces slight sulfur, and low diacetyl.
Style Performance Listing
A listing of how this style ranks amongst different brew styles, on a scale from 0 to 4.
Style | Rating | Style | Rating |
German Style Pilsner | 4 | Bohemian Style Pilsner | 2 |
Munchen Style Helles | 4 | European Style Pilsner | 2 |
American Style Light Lager | 2 | American Style Lager | 2 |
American Style Premium Lager | 2 | American Style Specialty Lager | 2 |
Vienna Style Lager | 4 | Americn Style Amber Lager | 2 |
German Style Marzen & Oktoberfest | 4 | European Style Dark & Munchner | 4 |
American Style Dark Lager | 2 | German Style Schwarzbier | 2 |
German Style Dopplebock | 4 | Bock | 2 |
Reviews
Feedback and experiences from previous customers.
“VIGOROUS AND MALTY”
I used this to brew a Schwarzbier and an Oktoberfest. I prepared a 2L starter, fermentation took off in less than 12 hours, and I was surprised at how vigorous it was for a lager yeast. I fermented at about 52F, diacetyl rest at 65F, and lagered at 30F. Both the schwarzbier and oktoberfest are incredible. Probably two of the best beers I’ve ever brewed. I got about 76% attenuation, and clarity is excellent.
This yeast definitely accentuates the malt flavor. I detect almost no hop aroma/flavor in my beer (which is perfect for the styles I brewed). If you want a yeast that will bring out the delicious complexities in your malt bill, this is it. I’ve found my house lager strain!