California Common lovers rejoice! San Francisco Lager Yeast from White Labs is the classic strain used for producing California Common style beers. This clean-fermenting strain retains lager characteristics even at warmer fermentation temperatures of up to 65F, and can ferment successfully as cool as 50F. It can be used to create an incredible California Common ale, as well as American style lagers of all kinds, from paler classic American lagers to darker amber beers. It can also be used for darker European beers such as schwarzbiers and Doppelbocks. San Francisco Lager yeast is great for brewers who want to make lagers but do not have access to the precise temperature control that normal lagers strains often require. An excellent all-around strain!
Product Features
- A clean-fermenting California Common yeast strain from White Labs.
- Produces clean, lager-like beers even up to 65F.
- Perfect for a wide range of styles, and for brewers who want to make lagers without precise temperature control.
ICE PACK INCLUDED
We include complimentary ice packs with ALL liquid yeast orders (if required), but cannot guarantee that the ice packs will stay cold during transit, and thus the yeast can potentially be exposed to hot temperatures. We highly recommend ordering dry yeast during the hot summer months or if you are ordering from a warmer climate. Many times during the winter an ice pack is not needed so we make the determination based on current temperatures and the destination!
Yeast Specifications
Temperature Range: | 58 - 65F |
Flocculation: | High |
Cell Count: | 7.5 million cells/mL |
Attenuation: | 65 - 70% |
Alcohol Tolerance: | 8 - 12% |
Typical Styles: | California Common, Koslch, American Light Lager, American Lager, Bock, Pilsner, Märzen, Münchner Dunkel, Doppelbock, Schwarzbier, München Helles, Vienna Lager
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About White Labs Pure Pitch NEXT GEN Packaging
PurePitch Next Generation for Homebrewers was developed to allow homebrewers to pitch a consistent 7.5 million cells/mL, which is a commercially recommended pitching rate for standard ale ranges. Pitch like the pros without a need for starters! The cap allows for ease of use, no more scissors or fumbling with two layer film. Every strain has 38 quality check points, ensuring the highest quality yeast for your beer. A QR code on each package directs you all the necessary information about the yeast, including a quality report of every lot, strain specific information, data and recipes, as well as a custom online pitch rate calculator. White Labs strains are propagated in their patented FlexCell technology process, and the PurePitch Next Generation packs have a proprietary film designed specifically for White Labs that allows for one way of-gassing to promote yeast health and viability. Try White Labs' Next Generation yeast technology and experience the difference!