From the Alps of southern Bavaria, this yeast produces a beer that is well balanced between malt and hop character. The excellent malt profile makes it well suited for bocks, doppelbocks, and Oktoberfest-style beers. A very versatile lager yeast, it has gained tremendous popularity for use in classic American-style lagers.
YEAST SPECS:
- ATTENUATION: 70-76%
- FLOCCULATION: MEDIUM
- ALCOHOL TOLERANCE: MEDIUM (5-10%)
- FERMENTATION TEMPERATURE: 48°F-55°F
- STA1: NEGATIVE
SUGGESTED BEVERAGES & STYLES:
- AMBER LAGER
- BALTIC PORTER
- BOCK
- DARK LAGER
- DOPPLEBOCK
- HELLES
- PILSNER