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The most widely used lager strain in the world, finally available in the Escarpment Labs catalogue. This cold-adapted variant of the popular strain produces exceptionally clean results from the first generation and can be easily harvested and repitched. 

Ferments clean and crisp, with a balanced maltiness. Can accentuate hops in styles like pilsner as well as dry-hopped beers such as West Coast Pils and West Coast IPA. A versatile all-purpose lager if you are looking for a house lager strain that can be used in a wide range of styles.

Regular pitch sizes are based on our standard pitch rates. Are you looking for a custom pitch rate? Not sure how much yeast to order? Contact us for assistance.
Key Characteristics
Standard Supply Rate

1.2 Trillion Cells / hL

Attenuation

72-82%

Temperature

8-15ºC (46-59ºF)

Diastatic

Non-Diastatic

Fermentation Rate

Medium-High

Suitable Beer Types

All lager styles, West Coast IPA, Dry Hopped Lager

Flocculation

Medium

Alcohol Tolerance

Medium (10%)

Biotransformation

Medium

Flavour Profile

Balanced, Hop Accentuating

Standard Supply Rate

Our standard supply rate per single pitch. If you prefer a different rate, we can work with you to determine the optimal amount of yeast for your target recipe.

Attenuation

Attenuation values are always dependent on the type of wort brewed and represent an average. Depending on the wort that is produced, the yeast attenuation values may fall outside this range.

Temperature

Temperature range is a suggestion and not the rule. Some brewers like to ferment with Saison strains hotter than the suggested range and Lagers colder than the suggested range. Feel free to experiment!

Diastatic

Diastatic yeast strains contain the STA1 gene which lets them break down more carbohydrates than a typical yeast resulting in very dry beers (High). Some strains have a deletion in the gene promoter which weakens this effect (Medium).

Fermentation Rate

Based on attenuation at 48 hours fermentation in a standard wort fermentation.

Suitable Beer Types

This doesn’t mean you can only use this yeast for these styles. Feel free to experiment!

Flocculation

Criteria are based on the ASBC flocculation method. Wort production criteria such as calcium ion concentration and pH can impact actual flocculation performance in fermentation.

Alcohol Tolerance

Alcohol tolerance can depend on additional criteria like yeast health and nitrogen supply. Low: <8%, Medium: 8-10%, Medium-High: 10-14%, High: 14-16%+

Phenolic

Many beer yeasts have mutations in the genes PAD1 and FDC1 that eliminate phenolic aroma production. Most Belgian, Saison and Wild yeasts have this trait intact, lending a distinct spicy character to the beer.

Biotransformation

Based on production of beta-citronellol from geraniol in a standard wort fermentation (terpene biotransformation). Note that the concept of biotransformation also includes other aroma active compounds such as thiols and esters.

Flavour Profile

Flavour descriptions are based on a combination of analytical data (GC-MS) and sensory experiences.