German Lager yeast from White Labs is purported to be the Weihenstephan 34/70 strain, which is the most popular lager yeast in the world! This lager strain is malty yet clean, working well on a range of different beers. While it is most notably used in the production of German and Bohemian Pilsners and Vienna Lagers, some brwers also report excellent results when using it to make California Common beers and other amber lagers. It is a versatile yeast that can ferment cleanly above the typical temperature range of a lager yeast, still yielding beers that are clean and have a good malt backbone. It is known to produce some sulfur during fermentation that will dissipate with time. As with most lager strains, a diacetyl rest is recommended near the end of primary fermentation to reduce the chance of diacetyl carrying through to the finished beer.
Product Features
- A classic German lager yeast strain from White Labs, the most popular lager yeast in the world.
- Produces beers with a malty yet clean profile.
- Very versatile, perfect for almost any lager style beer.
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: | 50 - 55F |
Flocculation: | Medium |
Cell Count: | 7.5 million cells/mL |
Attenuation: | 74 - 79% |
Alcohol Tolerance: | 5 - 10% |
Typical Styles: | American Lager, Bock, Pilsner, Märzen, Münchner Dunkel, Doppelbock, Schwarzbier, München Helles, Vienna Lager |
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!