SafLager W-34/70 Lager Yeast 11.5g

Description

SafLager W-34/70 Lager Yeast 11.5g is a famous bottom-fermenting strain originating from Weihenstephan in Germany. Widely used throughout the brewing industry, it produces clean and highly drinkable lagers with balanced floral and fruity aromas.

Its versatile fermentation profile makes it suitable for a wide range of traditional and modern lager recipes.

SafLager W-34/70 Fermentation Characteristics

This lager strain is known for producing a clean fermentation profile while retaining a balanced level of floral and fruity aroma. Therefore, it is a useful choice when you want a classic lager character without excessive yeast-derived flavours.

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

Yeast Type: Bottom-fermenting lager yeast
Origin: Weihenstephan, Germany
Fermentation Profile: Clean with balanced floral and fruity aromas
Ideal Fermentation Temperature: 12–18°C
Dosage: 80–120g/hL
Net Weight: 11.5g

Suitable Lager Styles

W-34/70 is a versatile brewing strain that can be used across many lager styles. Its clean character allows the malt and hop profile of the recipe to remain noticeable in the finished beer.

It is particularly suited to recipes where a crisp and highly drinkable lager character is wanted. As a result, home brewers can use it across both traditional European-style lagers and more modern lager recipes.

The combination of clean flavour and restrained fruity and floral character also makes this strain useful when brewing beers where balance is more important than a dominant yeast profile.

Using Fermentis Lager Yeast

The dry yeast can be pitched directly onto the wort or rehydrated before pitching. For direct pitching, progressively sprinkle the yeast over the wort surface to help prevent clumping.

Alternatively, the yeast can be rehydrated before it is added to the fermenter. Always follow the current Fermentis instructions for pitching rates, rehydration and storage.

Temperature control is particularly important when brewing lager styles. Maintaining suitable fermentation conditions helps the yeast perform consistently and develop the intended clean lager profile.

Ingredients

Yeast (Saccharomyces pastorianus), emulsifier E491.

For current dosage, pitching, rehydration and storage information, see the official Fermentis SafLager W-34/70 technical information.

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