Perhaps our most popular lager strain, California Lager yeast is a very versatile strain that makes wonderfully clean beers without cold fermentation temperatures. In fact, Wyeast states that this yeast is not recommended for cold fermentation. With a temperature range between 58°F and 68°F, beers made with this strain purportedly keep lagers characteristics up to 65°F, though beers fermented warmer than this may also be very lager-like as well. It is known as the quintessential yeast in the production of California Common beer, coming from the California brewery that may have saved the style from being lost to history. Malty and highly-flocculant, this strain behaves like a slightly-cool fermenting ale yeast while producing extremely clear lagers.

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