Suitable for California Common and lagers M54 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 flavours. Extended lagering periods are also not required.
Technical Characteristics
STRAIN CLASSIFICATION: Saccharomyces cerevisiae
RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURE RANGE: 18 – 20°C (64 – 68°F)
KILLER FACTOR: Sensitive
ATTENUATION: 77 – 82%
FLOCCULATION RATE: Medium – high
COMPACTION: Medium – high
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
AROMA CHARACTERISTICS
California lager yeast produces a clean lager aroma without the associated sulphur: this yeast is perfect for most kinds of lager.
FLAVOUR / 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 9% ABV.
