SafLager S-189 Lager Yeast 11.5g

SafLager S-189 Lager Yeast 11.5g is a bottom-fermenting strain originating from the Hürlimann brewery in Switzerland. It produces elegant, highly drinkable lagers with a fairly neutral flavour profile.

Depending on fermentation conditions, the strain can also develop noticeable floral and herbal notes. This makes it an interesting choice when you want a clean lager with some additional aromatic character.

SafLager S-189 Fermentation Characteristics

This Swiss lager strain combines a relatively neutral fermentation profile with subtle floral and herbal characteristics. Therefore, it works well in beers where balance and drinkability are important.

Fermentis recommends an ideal fermentation temperature of 12–18°C. The recommended dosage is 80–120g/hL.

Yeast Type: Bottom-fermenting lager yeast
Origin: Hürlimann brewery, Switzerland
Fermentation Profile: Fairly neutral with floral and herbal notes
Ideal Fermentation Temperature: 12–18°C
Dosage: 80–120g/hL
Net Weight: 11.5g

Suitable Lager Styles

S-189 is well suited to elegant lager styles where a clean base and restrained aromatic character are wanted. Its profile allows malt and hop flavours to remain noticeable without producing an overly dominant yeast character.

Fermentis recommends this strain for traditional hoppy beers such as Bohemian Pilsners and special lagers. It can also be used for modern styles such as Cold IPA.

As a result, the strain gives home brewers plenty of flexibility. It can suit traditional lager recipes as well as beers where hop character plays a more prominent role.

Using Fermentis Swiss Lager Yeast

The dry yeast can be pitched directly onto the wort. Progressively sprinkle it over the wort surface to help prevent clumping and achieve good distribution.

Alternatively, the yeast can be rehydrated before pitching. Fermentis recommends using at least ten times the yeast’s weight in sterile water or boiled and hopped wort at 15–25°C. Allow it to rest for 15–30 minutes, gently stir and then pitch into the fermenter.

Good temperature control and an appropriate pitching rate are particularly important when brewing lager styles. Therefore, always consider your wort volume, fermentation temperature and brewing conditions.

Ingredients

Yeast (Saccharomyces pastorianus), emulsifier E491.

For current dosage, pitching, rehydration and storage information, see the official Fermentis technical information.

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