A unique lager strain that has the ability to ferment at ale temperatures without the associated off flavors. Extended lagering periods are also not required.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

• STRAIN CLASSIFICATION:  Saccharomyces cerevisiae
• RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURE RANGE:  64 - 68°F (18 - 20°C)
• PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS:  (5- high, 1- low)
• ATTENUATION: (77 - 82%)
• FLOCCULATION RATE:  4
• COMPACTION:  4
• VIABLE YEAST CELLS: >5 x 10⁹cells per gram
• DRY WEIGHT: 93 – 96%
• WILD YEAST:  <1 per 10⁶ cells
• TOTAL BACTERIA:  <1 per 10⁶ cells
• GMO STATUS:  GMO Free

OBSERVABLE TRAITS

• AROMA CHARACTERISTICS:
  California lager yeast produces a clean lager aroma without the associated sulphur this yeast is perfect for most kinds of lager. 
• FLAVOR/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 8.5%.

USAGE DIRECTIONS

• Sprinkle directly on up to 23 L (6 US Gal) of wort. For best results, ferment at 18-20 degrees C (64-68 degrees F).

STORAGE RECOMMENDATION

• Store in the fridge.