Octoberfest Lager blend is a specialty blend of lager yeasts that were specially selected to produce classic Oktoberfest and Märzen beers. Deep, rich, malty and somewhat sweet, Wyeast's Octoberfest Lager strain produces excellent traditional festival beers of the spring and fall. It is also a wonderful strain to use in other beers where a pronounced malt character is desired, such as Vienna Lagers and Rauchbiers. It has been noted that this strain produces a relatively low level of sulfur, as compared to some other lager strains. It is also not usually used in making Pilsners, as the malt character is thought to interfere with the cleanliness of Pilsners that allows hop character to become pronounced.
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: | 48-58 F (9-14 C) |
Flocculation: | Medium-Low |
Cell Count: | 100 Billion |
Attenuation: | 73-77% |
Alcohol Tolerance: | 9% ABV |
Typical Styles: | Baltic Porter, Classic Rauchbier, Oktoberfest/Märzen, Vienna Lager |