California Lager
| Brand: | Mangrove Jack |
|---|---|
| Type: | Yeast |
| Packet: | Dry |
| Comparison | Compare with other yeast |
Description
California Lager yeast produces clean and crisp lagers, this yeast is excellent for producing anything from a hoppy pilsner to a helles, allowing excellent malt and hop character to be expressed. California Lager yeast produces a clean lager aroma without the associated sulphur, this yeast is perfect for most kinds of lager.
Brewing Properties of California Lager
The functional properties of brewing yeasts have a direct impact on the performance, quality and economics of the resulting beer.
| Alcohol Tolerance The alcohol tolerance determines the ABV at which yeast cells go dormant and stop fermenting. |
Unknown |
|---|---|
| Attenuation Attenuation refers to the percentage of sugars converted to alcohol and carbon dioxide, as measured by specific gravity. |
77-82% |
| Flocculation Flocculation refers to the tendency of yeast to form clumps called "flocs" that drop in order to make the beer clear. |
High |
| Optimal Temperature The optimal temperature is the range in which the yeast performs best without putting off any off-flavors. Pitching the yeast into wort usually happens at the low end of the temperature range. |
64-68° F (18-20° C) |
Comparable Beer Yeast
If you cannot find California Lager anywhere, you can substitute one of the following yeasts for a similar result.
Common Beer Styles using California Lager
These are the most popular beer styles that make use of the California Lager yeast:
Lagers & California Common
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