A Carlsberg type yeast and most widely used lager strain in the world. Produces a distinct malty profile with some ester character with a crisp finish. Well balanced profile produces a wide range of lager beers. Will ferment in the mid 40’s to mid 50’s for various beer styles. Benefits from diacetyl rest at 58°F (14°C) for 24 hours after fermentation is complete. Also used for pseudo ale production with fermentations at 75°F, (24°C) which eliminates sulfur production.
AKA 34/70
- Probable origin: Weihenstephan, Germany
- Beer Styles: Pilsners, Hellas, Dunkel
- Commercial examples may include: Ayinger, Sam Adams, Stroh, Sudwerk
- Flocculation: Low – Medium
- Apparent Attenuation: 73-77%
- Temperature Range: 45-68°F (8-22°C)
- Alcohol Tolerance: 9% ABV
Activator packages are designed for direct inoculation of 5 gallons of standard wort. Activator packages contain at least 100 billion live yeast cells in a liquid slurry. This yeast slurry is packaged in an optimum condition for storage, while maintaining the ability for rapid and complete fermentation.
