From the Alps of southern Bavaria, this yeast produces a beer that is well balanced between malt and hop character. The excellent malt profile makes it well suited for bocks, doppelbocks, and Oktoberfest-style beers. A very versatile lager yeast, it has gained tremendous popularity for use in classic American-style lagers.

YEAST SPECS:

• ATTENUATION: 70-76%
• FLOCCULATION: MEDIUM
• ALCOHOL TOLERANCE: MEDIUM (5-10%)
• FERMENTATION TEMPERATURE: 48F-55F
• STA1: NEGATIVE

SUGGESTED BEVERAGES & STYLES:

• AMBER LAGER
• BALTIC PORTER
• BOCK
• DARK LAGER
• DOPPLEBOCK
• HELLES
• PILSNER