SafLager S-23 Lager Yeast 11.5g

Description

SafLager S-23 Lager Yeast 11.5g is a bottom-fermenting brewing yeast originating from Berlin, Germany. It is particularly suited to brewers looking for fruitier and more estery lager characteristics.

The strain produces lagers with good length on the palate. Its aromatic character also makes it an interesting alternative to more neutral lager strains.

SafLager S-23 Fermentation Characteristics

This lager yeast is designed for cool fermentation and can produce a more expressive flavour profile than neutral lager strains. Therefore, it is a good choice when some yeast-derived fruit and ester character is wanted in the finished beer.

Fermentis recommends a dosage of 80–120g/hL at an ideal fermentation temperature of 12–18°C. The correct pitching rate is especially important when fermenting lager wort at cooler temperatures.

Yeast Type: Bottom-fermenting lager yeast
Ideal Fermentation Temperature: 12–18°C
Dosage: 80–120g/hL
Net Weight: 11.5g

Suitable Lager Styles

S-23 works well across a range of traditional and modern lager recipes. In particular, its fruitier and more complex profile can complement both malt-driven and hop-driven beers.

Suitable styles include Helles, Vienna Lager and Märzen. In addition, Fermentis recommends the strain for hoppy lagers where its fermentation character can work alongside the hop profile.

This makes it a useful option for brewers who want more aromatic expression from their lager yeast rather than an extremely neutral fermentation.

Using Fermentis Lager Yeast

SafLager dry yeast can be pitched directly into the wort. Alternatively, it can be rehydrated before pitching.

For direct pitching, progressively sprinkle the yeast over the surface of the wort to help avoid clumping. When rehydrating, always follow the current Fermentis instructions for water quantity, temperature and resting time.

Fermentation conditions can influence both yeast performance and the flavour of the finished beer. Therefore, temperature control and an appropriate pitching rate are important when producing lager styles.

Ingredients

Yeast (Saccharomyces pastorianus), emulsifier E491.

For current dosage, pitching, rehydration and storage information, see the official Fermentis SafLager S-23 technical information.

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